The ministers said they will seek the enforcement of various treaties to control pollution, including the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Burning of coal is the largest single human-caused source of mercury air emissions, having more than tripled since 1970. Some experts say most of this mercury pollution can be reduced by improving coal and plant performance, and optimiSing control systems for other pollutants. Kenya environment minister Prof Judi Wakhungu declined to comment on the planned Lamu Coal plant. Another coal plant would also be built in Kitui to process coal from the Mui basin.

Source: The Star December 07, 2017 21:11 UTC