'Sustainable hydropower as a feasible solution to Africa's energy need' is the focus of the Hydropower Africa Conference happening at Emperor's Palace in Johannesburg from 16 to 20 August. A bright future lies ahead for hydropower in Africa as a critical component of Africa's energy mix. The resource uses proven technology and is easily accessible across the … [Read more...]
Turning plastic bottles into homes in Nigeria
A house constructed from recycled plastic bottles has been built in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The house has been built using earth-filled plastic bottle 'bricks' and mud. The three-room structure is so sturdy that it could stand for thousands of years. Plastic bottles take hundreds years to biodegrade in landfill. In Nigeria millions of plastic bottles are dumped into … [Read more...]
The Naked Option: a last resort
The Naked Option: A Last Resort celebrates the power of an organized group of women! Fueled by the determination for a better future, grassroots women in Nigeria's Niger Delta use the threat of stripping naked in public, a serious cultural taboo, in their deadly struggle to hold the oil companies accountable to the communities in which they work. Through the leadership … [Read more...]
