The iHouse
Clayton Homes has introduced what they call “a home with form, function & features for a less dependent, more responsible living environment.” – the iHouse.
The iHouse has nothing to do with the iconic Apple Inc., even though Clayton CEO and President Kevin Clayton said the following about it:
We love what it represents. We are [...]
In 2006, Al Gore gave a talk during the TED Global conference in Monterey California.
In this talk on averting climate crisis, Al Gore outlined 15 ways we can address climate change. Watch this talk at the TED web site or download the video file (zipped MP4, 57MB).
Al Gore later gave another TED Talk titled ‘New [...]
Rural vs Urban
The other day, I left the city for my cradle-land. The place has this soothing effect on me…. words simply cannot be used to express it!
The Clean Air Fix
A very striking difference between urban and rural areas is the difference in the quality of the air between the two places. The air is [...]
The Copenhagen Climate Summit has officially begun, and leaders from all over the world have converged there to deliberate on the prevailing climate crisis that threatens to plunge the entire planet in peril unless drastic changes are effected soon.
In Pursuit of Profits
I am a going-green enthusiast, and honestly believe that every passing day brings us [...]
This past week, I went over to Kenyatta University.
I took time to walk around and really enjoyed their well manured lawns, very many trees and well-kept flower beds.
Natural Shade
Adjacent to the University Library, there is an expansive room – The Reading Area. My area of interest was the pavement that connects the reading area to [...]
Welcome Back
Green Kenya is back… Howdy partners!
Hiatus
The last post on this blog was on 3rd September, 2009.
The core reasons why no more posts have been forthcoming are detailed on The Walkabout.
New Home and Identity
As you’ll notice, we have changed the Green Kenya identity (hope you like the new logo) and found a new home at [...]
Cold and Wet
Today was a particularly cold day. And a wet one too. That is what makes it different from the recent past.
Lately, it’s been all dusty and really hot. The Meteorological Department has predicted El Nino rains in coming months. Where I live, it was all dull and foggy today.
The last time these rains [...]
It Hits the Fan
There has been much talk about adverse changes in the climate, the Mau complex, the drying Mara river and other unpleasant things.
I have just come across another very unpleasant human activity – an emerging dump site just behind the Moi International Sports Complex in Kasarani.
The Moi International Sports Complex – Kasarani
From Thika [...]
Guest post by Megan Jones.
The United States House of Representatives just voted on a bill looking to slash carbon dioxide pollution blamed for global warming, with the Democrats narrowly winning the victory. With the recent influx of information relating to the global climate change and subsequent global warming that is occurring, the United States has [...]
Well, it’s been quite a while since I posted on Green Kenya. And sure enough, a lot has happened while I’ve been away.
In this post, I share some wonderful recycling and reusing initiatives I have come across on the web. Here we go:
Bricks from cow dung
These are building bricks made from cattle waste. They are [...]
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