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…
With dwindling resources, experts say Egypt must look beyond the Nile
Environment
May 9, 2012
With dwindling resources, experts say Egypt must look beyond the Nile
As Nile resources dwindle and Egypt’s population rises, groundwater could form an important part of a strategy to cope with…
Solar energy debate pits environmentalists against themselves
Environment
May 1, 2012
Solar energy debate pits environmentalists against themselves
Solar energy advocates have found a surprising critic in environmentalists, who say that assessments must be made to protect desert…
For desert farmers, innovation is key
Environment
April 20, 2012
For desert farmers, innovation is key
As traditional agricultural lands dwindle, experts look to make desert farming more sustainable. Government projects to reclaim Egypt's desert lands…
Sinai bridge project puts Red Sea ecosystem at risk, say experts
Environment
March 22, 2012
Sinai bridge project puts Red Sea ecosystem at risk, say experts
The proposed causeway linking Saudi Arabia to Egypt could seriously damage the Red Sea’s marine life and disrupt communities in…
Weekly farmers’ market opens at Nūn Center in Zamalek
Environment
March 13, 2012
Weekly farmers’ market opens at Nūn Center in Zamalek
Shoppers had a chance last Saturday to meet farmers as they purchased freshly picked fruits and vegetables at a new…
Community group fixes up Nasr City’s major roads
Environment
March 6, 2012
Community group fixes up Nasr City’s major roads
Cairo’s streets, riddled with potholes, can be a major source of frustration for motorists. Last month, a group of civic-minded…
Experts: We must look for ecological root of H5N1 virus
Environment
February 15, 2012
Experts: We must look for ecological root of H5N1 virus
More must be done to understand the ecological roots of the spread of bird flu in Egypt, an epidemic that…
‘Schaduf’ sets up rooftop urban farms for low-income families
Environment
February 7, 2012
‘Schaduf’ sets up rooftop urban farms for low-income families
On a small rooftop in a residential building in Maadi, Sherif Hosny has swapped satellite dishes for hydroponics to grow…
Agricultural reforms needed to combat food insecurity, say experts
Environment
January 26, 2012
Agricultural reforms needed to combat food insecurity, say experts
With monthly rising inflation and decreasing foreign reserves ― down 50 percent from US$40 billion in 2010 ― experts say…
Red weevils pose serious threat to Egypt’s palm trees
Environment
December 22, 2011
Red weevils pose serious threat to Egypt’s palm trees
Red palm weevils, tiny insects that burrow into palm trunks and devour the trees from within, are becoming a nuisance…