STORY By REHEMA KEMUNTO
On a crisp autumn morning, Maria stood on the balcony of her childhood home in Eastleigh sipping her coffee and admiring the picturesque view of the glacier that has always been her part of life. Maria realized that the gradual disappearance of the glacier wasn't just a local phenomenon. It was a glaring symptom of global crisis driven by greenhouse gases.
The science behind green house gases
Greenhouse gases; including carbon dioxide (CO2),methane(CH4) and nitrous oxide(N2O),trap heat in the Earth atmosphere.
Environmental impacts:
We've watched the ice retreat more and more each year,"says John,"another lifelong Eastleigh resident.
Maria balcony view was a stark reminder of the urgent need to address the greenhouse crisis.
Each one of us has a role to play in mitigating this global threat before it's too late.The future of our planet depends on the actions we take today.
The Explainer Story Writer is a Second Year Student at Chuka University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies
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