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In the next 2 years, greener hotels will dot Egypt’s Mediterranean coast
Environment
March 5, 2012
In the next 2 years, greener hotels will dot Egypt’s Mediterranean coast
Tourists will soon have the option of staying at more environmentally friendly hotels on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. Over the next…
Rangers’ protests: A new era for Egypt’s protectorates?
Environment
February 19, 2012
Rangers’ protests: A new era for Egypt’s protectorates?
Rangers working in several of Egypt’s protectorates staged sit-ins earlier this month for the first time to protest problems related…
‘Dayma’ offers experimental environmental travel around Egypt
Environment
February 12, 2012
‘Dayma’ offers experimental environmental travel around Egypt
A new educational environmental travel project, “Dayma,” offers a creative and alternative gateway to discovering and embracing Egypt’s natural beauty.…
Egypt’s lakes: ‘a truly tragic environmental tale’
Environment
February 11, 2012
Egypt’s lakes: ‘a truly tragic environmental tale’
The damage inflicted on Egypt’s lakes testifies to man's ability to quickly destroy what nature took centuries to create.
Egyptian first to climb world summits using ‘carbon neutral’ practices
Environment
February 6, 2012
Egyptian first to climb world summits using ‘carbon neutral’ practices
Omar Samra, the first Egyptian to climb Mount Everest in 2007, is one step away from achieving his "7 Summits…
Egypt demands environmental human rights
Environment
January 16, 2012
Egypt demands environmental human rights
The leading slogan of Egypt’s revolution has been “Bread, Freedom and Human Dignity,” reflecting the deterioration of Egyptians’ quality of…
A new eco-village in Upper Egypt renews interest in sustainable tourism
Environment
December 27, 2011
A new eco-village in Upper Egypt renews interest in sustainable tourism
For many years, Upper Egypt has not been on the radar in terms of concerted national development policies. But it…
Mubarak environment minister left out of new cabinet
Environment
December 7, 2011
Mubarak environment minister left out of new cabinet
One of the few new faces in Kamal al-Ganzouri’s cabinet is Minister for Environmental Affairs Mostafa Hussein Kamel. A number…
Climate change: Why COP17 matters for the Middle East
Environment
December 4, 2011
Climate change: Why COP17 matters for the Middle East
Although the Middle East contributes relatively little to greenhouse gas emissions on a global level, several studies have shown that…
Environment on the electoral agenda
Environment
November 27, 2011
Environment on the electoral agenda
Egypt is currently gripped by campaign frenzy as candidates prepare for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Not only is there a…
An alternative view to achieving environmental protection?
Environment
November 1, 2011
An alternative view to achieving environmental protection?
It would be difficult to negate the view that our planet is facing an increasing amount of environmental problems. Environmentalists…
A green push for measuring the economy
Environment
October 9, 2011
A green push for measuring the economy
Measuring the gross domestic product (GDP) of a nation continues to be the main indicator of its economic strength. GDP…
Food safety in Egypt: Will the new legislation bear fruit?
Environment
September 29, 2011
Food safety in Egypt: Will the new legislation bear fruit?
Food safety is a multi-layered problem involving an array of issues, whether environmental, health or economic in nature. What seems…
Green Profile: Interview with Ali Gomaa
Environment
March 31, 2011
Green Profile: Interview with Ali Gomaa
Al-Masry Al-Youm met with Ali Gomaa, Grand Mufti of Egypt, as part of our Green Profile series, in which prominent…
The future of environmental politics in Egypt
Environment
March 29, 2011
The future of environmental politics in Egypt
Unfortunately, the environment has not been a priority for Egypt. Like in the case of many other developing countries, environmentally…
Earth Hour 2011: Going beyond the hour
Environment
March 26, 2011
Earth Hour 2011: Going beyond the hour
The yearly environmental event Earth Hour -- which began in 2007 -- will be held today. For one hour, starting…
Green cities of the future?
Environment
March 21, 2011
Green cities of the future?
In 2009, Abu Dhabi was chosen to host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). It is to…
The Lotus Revolution: An environmental awakening in the making?
Environment
February 17, 2011
The Lotus Revolution: An environmental awakening in the making?
Online social media served as a pivotal tool throughout the 18 days of mass protests that led up to the…
A breath of fresh air
Environment
February 7, 2011
A breath of fresh air
For almost two weeks now Egypt has been gripped by a rapidly changing political landscape, triggered by protesters taking to…
Aswan tourism projects upset local residents
Environment
January 27, 2011
Aswan tourism projects upset local residents
It all started in 2009, when businessman Mansour Amer, founder and owner of real estate company Amer, sought to launch…