Conservation and Sustainability
In our increasingly digitised world, data generation has become ubiquitous, driving innovation and convenience. However, a significant yet often overlooked environmental challenge looms: the burgeoning "dark data" problem. Dark data refers to the vast quantities of digital information collected, processed, and stored by organisations that subsequently remain unused for any meaningful purpose. This inert data,… Continue reading Deconstructing the Environmental Cost of Dark Data
As the global population continues to expand, the demand for food places immense pressure on agricultural systems. Simultaneously, the imperative to address climate change and environmental degradation necessitates a fundamental shift in farming practices. Sustainable agriculture technologies are at the forefront of this transformation, offering innovative solutions to produce food more efficiently, with reduced environmental… Continue reading Sustainable Agriculture Technologies: Cultivating a Greener Future
Kenya is actively developing its geothermal resources, particularly in regions like the Menengai Geothermal Project in Nakuru. Historically, direct uses of geothermal heat in Kenya date back decades, with local settlers in Eburru using it for drying pyrethrum, and communities in Eburru, Suswa, and Narok condensing steam from natural fumaroles for domestic purposes. More recently,… Continue reading Geothermal Brine in Kenya: A Valuable Resource