Inventions that can help in the Fight against Climate Change

Photo Source: twitter.com

Greenhouse gas emissions can be tremendously reduced through the adoption of renewable sources of energy. Climate change can be curtailed when countries commit to rely on renewables and depend less on fossil fuels as their source of energy.

If countries shift to overdependence on wind turbines and solar panels for their electricity needs, then climate change will be a thing of the past. Everyone who cares about generating clean source of energy should continue to de-carbonize their generation of electricity.

Studies indicate that electricity contribute to 25 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions within a year. Therefore, committing to generate electricity without emitting any single particle of greenhouse gases will only cut total emissions by only a quarter.

Agriculture contributes to around 24 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, with methane being the third largest emitter. The burning of trees contributes to increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

The manufacturing industry contributes to about 21 percent of emissions. Industrial products such as steel, cement and plastics contribute to climate change. The production of steel and cement requires a lot of energy which is sourced from fossil fuels. Their byproducts in the form of carbon are released to the atmosphere.

Vehicles, aircrafts and cargo ships contribute to 14 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, there is no practical alternative for zero-carbon emissions in the transport sector.

Buildings installed with air conditioners contribute to 6 percent of emissions. AC unit contains a refrigerant which is a greenhouse gas.

The mining sector involves a lot of energy which in turn release greenhouse gas to the atmosphere. The extraction of oil and gas involves great energy which contributes to the climate change.

According to IPCC special report on the effects of global warming, the world will suffer less adverse effects on ecosystems, food security, biodiversity, carbon removal, tourism and resources if it adopts global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

Comments

Kenyans surprised over UDA's 'Voters Repair' remarks for President Ruto 2027 reelection

Kenyans are reacting strongly to remarks by some UDA leaders that many interpret as hints at election manipulation ("ukarabati ya kura" / "voters repair") ahead of the 2027 presidential election. What Happened On or around May 23, 2026, NTV Kenya and other outlets aired footage from a UDA meeting at Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula's home. Leaders including Savula and MP Charles Gimose reportedly used phrases like "tutafanya ukarabati ya kura" (we will repair/do maintenance on the votes). Some comments referenced high victory margins in places like Tanzania under Samia Suluhu or Museveni-style wins. This has been widely seen as implying plans to "fix" or pad results in favor of President William Ruto's reelection, rather than a literal call for better voter registration or system maintenance. Public Reaction 1. Surprise and outrage: Many Kenyans on X and social media expressed shock, viewing it as arrogant or desperate signaling am...

How to commercialize your prototype innovation in Kenya

Commercializing a prototype in Kenya involves transforming your innovation from a proof-of-concept stage into a marketable product or service that generates revenue. This process requires protecting your intellectual property (IP), validating market demand, securing funding, and selecting the right business model. Kenya has a supportive ecosystem with government agencies, grants, and innovation hubs to help. Below is a step-by-step guide based on established practices and resources. 1. Protect Your Intellectual Property (IP) Before commercialization, safeguard your innovation to prevent copying. In Kenya, IP protection is handled by the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI). Register your IP : File for patents, trademarks, copyrights, or industrial designs. Patents are crucial for inventions and provide a 20-year monopoly. Start with a patent search to ensure novelty, then apply via KIPI's online portal. Costs range from KSh 3,000–50,000 depending on the type. Why...

10 Disruptive Innovations that will evolve the World in 2021- Moving Forward

During the pandemic, tech industry reaped big resulting to dramatic technological upheavals. 5G, chatbots, cloud computing and edge computing were some of the tech applications that were on high demand in 2020. Therefore 2020 acted as a precursor of major innovation. 1. Autonomous Ride-Hailing : it is an application that determines the future of uber as it offers a menu of services to get people and services around. Self-driving vehicles were deployed in parts of the US, where vehicles picked and dropped passengers without a human driver. 2. Deep Learning , also referred as deep neural network, is a subset of machine learning in artificial intelligence (AI) that mimics the functioning of human brain in transforming data and developing patterns for decision making. Deep learning is essential in big data sourced from search engines, social media and e-commerce platforms among many others. The data is then shared through fintech applications such as cloud computing. Deep lea...

Phode News Hub

Search This Blog