Let's embrace renewable energy to reduce degradation of forests

A section of the Kaptagat forest in Elgeiyo Marakwet County that has been destroyed by illegal loggers. [Kevin Tunoi, Standard]

As we start the new year, let us think about the value of trees and forests, considering the amount of carbon sequestered by forests. More importantly, let us think about the forests and the biological diversity that will be saved through energy transition.