Nigeria, gas tanker explosion leaves 35 dead in Nasarawa state
Gas explosions are frequent in Nigeria, where safety standards are poor. In the latest incident, a gas tanker blast killed 35 people in Nasarawa state.
The One World Trade Center, or Freedom Tower, is the tallest building in the United States
The One World Trade Center, also known as Freedom Tower, took the place of the Twin Towers. It is the United States’ tallest skyscraper, with its 541.3 metres in height.
Fruits and vegetables in season by month: September
Among the foods in season in September are grapes, a precious, tasty and healthy fruit. Here’s a list of seasonal fruits and vegetables to eat and buy this month.
Fruits and vegetables in season by month: August
August groceries offer a great variety of fresh food. Here is what you can buy to prepare a perfect seasonal menu.
Fruits and vegetables in season by month: July
Tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, peaches and watermelons: these are only some of the delicious fruits and vegetables for July groceries shopping.
Larantuka Straits, Indonesia will be home to the largest tidal power plant in the world
The largest tidal power plant in the world will be built in the Larantuka Straits. It will serve 100,000 people and help overcome some of the challenges of energy provision in Indonesia.
How the Bayer-Monsanto mega-merger will transform global agriculture
Monsanto is now property of Bayer, and its name has ceased to exist. Agriculture is in the hands of a few large corporations now more than ever, with dire consequences for people and the environment.
Fruits and vegetables in season by month: June
What fruits and vegetables are in season in June? Among other things, apricots. Here’s a list of seasonal foods to buy and eat this month.
Robben Island, where Mandela spent 17 years in prison, goes green with solar energy
Robben Island’s solar energy micro-grid project will produce almost one million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, significantly reducing the cost and impact of buying diesel.
Gilbert Houngbo. To stay in rural areas young people need basic services, like the internet
Despite the world population keeps growing, nobody should be left behind. To do so we need a transformation and services, like the internet. IFAD President Gilbert Houngbo tells his vision to support small famers and the communities they belong to.