Megan Detrie
In Dabaa, the fight to halt nuclear power continues
Environment
November 20, 2012
In Dabaa, the fight to halt nuclear power continues
Residents in Dabaa, the site of a proposed nuclear power plant, have said the government must reassess the feasibility of…
Raising fish in the desert? Not such an aberration, according to experts
Environment
November 13, 2012
Raising fish in the desert? Not such an aberration, according to experts
In the arid sands of the desert around Wadi Natroun, 90 kilometers northwest of Cairo, gilthead sea breams swim…
Cloud technology could help medium-scale farmers boost crop production
Environment
September 24, 2012
Cloud technology could help medium-scale farmers boost crop production
A software company hopes to use cloud technology and precision agriculture to empower farmers to save on water and pesticides.…
As Saudi-Egypt bridge looks likely to get the green light, environmentalists see red
Environment
August 31, 2012
As Saudi-Egypt bridge looks likely to get the green light, environmentalists see red
Environmentalists have urged caution after a US$3 billion bridge project linking Saudi Arabia to Egypt seems likely to have…
Environmentalists tout small-scale solutions to reduce electricity cuts
Environment
August 26, 2012
Environmentalists tout small-scale solutions to reduce electricity cuts
As the country continues to suffer from daily power cuts, environmentalists are looking for alternative energy-saving options, including going “off…
Dried produce seller utilizes solar technology to create a healthy snacking alternative
Environment
August 21, 2012
Dried produce seller utilizes solar technology to create a healthy snacking alternative
Menar Meebed’s company, Minnie’s Dried Fruits and Vegetables, arose out of little more than an attempt to find healthy snacks…
US drought means Egypt may look elsewhere for wheat
Environment
July 27, 2012
US drought means Egypt may look elsewhere for wheat
Egypt might have to look beyond the world’s biggest wheat exporter to feed its hungry nation, after the worst drought…
It’s up to the people to fight for the environment, say local experts
Environment
July 5, 2012
It’s up to the people to fight for the environment, say local experts
As the world gathered to discuss climate change and sustainable development at the UN Rio+20 conference last week, environment specialists…
Desalinated water could help quench a thirsty Egypt
Environment
June 26, 2012
Desalinated water could help quench a thirsty Egypt
Desalinated water could offer Egypt a secure source of potable water, as concerns over future access to water increase, experts…
Saving energy could beat the ‘heat island’ effect in big cities, experts say
Environment
May 20, 2012
Saving energy could beat the ‘heat island’ effect in big cities, experts say
As Cairo braces for yet another hot, sweaty summer, experts say our efforts to stay cool are actually making the…