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Climate change 101
Accordingto a recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) the Earth's average surface temperature has increased 1.3degrees F over the past 100 years. What may seem like a…Continue
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Started Mar 24, 2010
Climate Change and MDG's
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Why has climate change generated so much hype over the years? That’s a question I wanted to find the answers to. The simplicity of this question did notprepare me of the outcome of my neophyte…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by NANGAR SOOMRO Mar 16, 2010.
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SUCCESS STORY:REPLICABILITY OF THE INITIATIVE(RAIN WATER HARVESTING) AND LESSONS LEARNT
Rainwater harvesting is not a new phenomenon in Kenya except for magnitudes and proportions. Kenyan communities have practised different techniques in rainwater harvesting for a long time but in varying scales and conditions. Most applicable harvesting techniques are simple, acceptable and replicable across many cultural and economic settings. Success stories abound that can be cited, particularly in the arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya where rainwater harvesting is a principal… Continue
Posted on March 30, 2010 at 9:47am
MAINSTREAMING/SUSTAINABILITY OF RAINWATER HARVESTING
Water impoundment in dams, ponds and wetlands has been encouraged by the Kenya Government for a very long time. Although it is not mandatory for institutional buildings to construct rainwater harvesting facilities, necessity has made many institutions such as hospitals and schools, especially in rural areas, to install rainwater harvesting facilities. As an incentive, tax rebates on roofing materials and guttering facilities have been applied by the Government.To underscore the importance… Continue
Posted on March 30, 2010 at 9:42am
Rainwater Harvesting Vs Environmental Issues of MDG Targets
Global Water Partnership has described Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) as an ecosystem approach that ensures the coordinated development of water, land and related resources to optimise economic and social welfare without compromising on the sustainability of environmental systems. Rainwater harvesting fits very well in this description.
In Kenya, rainwater harvesting is crucial for both economic and social activities that can improve living standards. From one harvesting… Continue
Posted on March 30, 2010 at 9:40am
Water and sanitation Campaign 2020
THE ACTION
I will hold a massive water and sanitation campaign dubbed WATER IS LIFE:END WATER POVERTY 2020 in collaboration with major stakeholders;Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Wildlife; Ministry of Water Resources Management and Development; and Ministry of Agriculture. Several NGOs and other Community-Based Organizations at national and local levels.…
Posted on March 30, 2010 at 9:35am
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Fourth of July on the Lake
This past weekend was the annual celebration at the lake house in Connecticut. It is amazing that the lake is still so clear and beautiful after all these years. The watershed association has done a wonderful job protecting these waters from the damaging effects of development.The wood grill was finally ready to cook on, so we didn't miss the propane tank fueled grill anymore. The food actually tasted fresher than in the past and was easy to keep fueled.Dad was very proud of the solar hybrid…See More
Stinging Nettle
In this blog post I will focus on a plant that is abundant in our nature, and which is immensely nutritious. It's of course the Stinging Nettle. Let's start with the chemical constituents of this plant:37 % Non-Nitrogen-Extracts19 - 29 % Ash9 - 21 % Fiber4 % Fat22 % ProteinOnce the leaves are drid, their protein content can reach an astounding 40 %, which is much higher than beef, which even under the best of circ**stances can never exceed 31 % protein. In addition the Stinging Nettle consists…See More
The meal
It is 7'oclock, I was late home from work due to an assignment that i wanted to get ahead on. By the time I get home I am feeling extremley tired and I cannot be bothered to make a proper meal. I walk to the fridge and open it to see what there is for me to eat. All of the out of date foodstuffs have been automaticaly thrown away by the fridge, they will be recycled tomorrow as animal feed or something. I see i have organic local eggs and some local cheese. Foods are vacc** sealded for easy…See More
Future
FutureToday is 2020/1/1. It is just like yesterday. The war is still continuing. It has started since 2010. In 2010, that year was a horrible year. Almost every energy ran out. Every country’s governments were crushed down at the same time. There were riots everywhere. All of the big company’s bosses were killed xdeadx in the riots. Troops fought each other everywhere. Food was bought up xawayx at once. There were no more food supplies in any shops. The economy was all crushed down. All the…See More
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I hope my garden will be completed as planned.
ten years ago i walked your land
from the moment of arrival, through the fumes in the airport,
i breathed home
when arriving in the countryside
the joy filling my heart and filling my eyes with tears
undescriblable
to this day that visit home remains the most powerful experience of my life
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