What is air pollution? Air pollution is when the air around us gets dirty with harmful substances like smoke, dust, and chemicals. These things can make it hard for us to breathe in fresh, clean air. How Does Air Pollution Affect Us? When we breathe in polluted air, it can make us sick. It […]
Nairobi, March 1, 2024 – The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) concluded today, following a week-long series of deliberations and negotiations among Member States. The assembly, held at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, saw participation from over 5,600 delegates representing 190 countries. Under the leadership of Leila […]
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) held an important meeting called UNEA-6 at its headquarters in Nairobi. It was a gathering of influential leaders, including heads of state like President William Ruto of Kenya and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, along with representatives from various countries, all coming together to discuss urgent environmental issues. During […]
Ubaguzi wa kimazingira na uchafuzi wa mazingira unaleta tishio kubwa kwa afya na ustawi wa watoto kote ulimwenguni. Masuala haya huathiri hasa jamii zilizotengwa, ambapo mara nyingi, watoto ndio hukabiliwa na matokeo mabaya zaidi. Zaidi ya hayo, kukabiliwa na ubaguzi wa rangi na uchafuzi wa sumu utotoni kunaweza kuwa na madhara ya kudumu kwa afya […]
Environmental racism and toxic pollution are posing significant threats to the health and well-being of children around the world. These issues particularly affect marginalized communities, where children often face the most severe consequences. Additionally, exposure to environmental racism and toxic pollution during childhood can have lasting effects on health throughout a person’s life. Furthermore, the […]
Air pollution can lead to fetuses developing black carbon particles in their organs as early as in the first trimester according to a new research. The research indicated that pregnant mothers who are exposed to air pollution, specifically black carbon nanoparticles birthed babies with the same degree of black carbon particles. In addition the newborns […]