The Paradox in Environmental Determinism and Possibilism:

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Environmental Determinism is essentially "the theory that the physical environment (especially climate) controls human character and behavior and consequently human cultures and societies.This idea gained popularity from about 1870-1915. Environmental Determinism emphasizes the fact that the human world is completely affected by the overwhelming power of the natural and physical world, Whereas Possibilism or "Cultural determinism" "means" that man is a basic actor both in his own conduct and in his fundamental activities thus denying the influence, if any, of the natural elements on man through technological advancement for Example the popular say that goes "God made Earth while man Made Holland" these arguments were supported by a number of scholars including Churchill Semple who supported the idea of Environmental Determinism and others who were on the possiblism like French Philosopher Lucien Febvre. Please give your view on this.................................................Do you support either of these school of thoughts? argue with facts

L. Victoria: Rising water level a blessing and curse to locals.

What does this tells us? is it due to climate change as suggested by different scholars or other factors related human activities or does it mean nature works beyond human understanding? some of the answers as suggested by experts includes; Silting: water level can rise because of silt from areas bordering the lake which leads to deposition of eroded materials into the lake. “This is connected to degraded wetlands around the water catchment areas and around the lake. If the filters are tampered with, deposition will find its way into the lake, which heap on the basement of the lake causing the rise on water level,” Now what are some of the consequences of this and do the counties along the lake have strategies to counter the anticipated impacts.

The Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, on Kenya’s coast, is rich in rare and endemic wildlife and considered to be one of the most important sites for the Golden-rumped Elephant Shrew. However, despite varying degrees of protection and policing, both the forest and the endangered species within it are under considerable threat from poaching, illegal logging, firewood collection and disturbance through tourism. Please Join hands in saving this Endemic species in Kenya

Water is Life

For many of us, water simply flows from a faucet, and we think little about it beyond this point of contact. We have lost a sense of respect for the wild river, for the complex workings of a wetland, for the intricate web of life that water supports." How many litres of water do you use while brushing your teeth or simply washing a spoon? think about this and act wisely

Most of us share a fascination with the unknown. Thanks to this – as well as tremendous advances in technology – most of our planet has been quite thoroughly examined. Some areas remain, however, which are home to creatures that science has yet to encounter.Recently discovered animals number in the thousands. Thus far, 1.8 million unique species have been documented; it’s estimated that more than ten million species remain to be found. Most newly discovered creatures are minute organisms of little interest; some, however, are creatures of immense interest, which simply eluded us for quite some time. The following is most recently discovered such animals. Walter’s Duiker 
 
Walter’s Duiker is a fascinating little creature, officially discovered in 2010 in the Dahomey Gap, West Africa. The species made its first foray into the world of science in 1968, when Walter Verheyen – the man after whom the species is named – retrieved a specimen in Togo. This species of duiker is native to Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.

Invasive Species Plant or animal species introduced to a new area are called non-native, or exotic, and when they rapidly colonize new areas, they are considered invasive. The prevalence of invasive species is correlated with our global trading activities which disrupt our freshwater and forest ecosystems. A widely known invasive plant Prosopis juliflora known by locals as “Mathenge” and Water hyacinth is causing us to lose billions in agricultural land and fish production. Let’s join hands together to curb all exotic plants in collaboration with Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service “KEPHIS”. Please suggest ideas to deal with these problems.

Climate Change

Details of the effects and consequences that global warming has on planet Earth. These consequences may become unmanageable if action for dealing with global warming continues to be delayed.what do you think should be done