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Nappy change: Dutch to turn diapers into furniture

Nappy change: Dutch to turn diapers into furniture

  Fed-up with a growing mountain of stinking disposable nappies, a Dutch firm Tuesday started building the country’s first recycling…
Microplastics may enter food-chain through mosquitoes

Microplastics may enter food-chain through mosquitoes

  Mosquito larvae have been observed ingesting microplastics that can be passed up the food chain, researchers said Wednesday, potentially…
Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia: study

Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia: study

  Urban air pollution, mostly from vehicles, is associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to research published Wednesday.…
Egypt has disposed of 99% of its environmentally harmful material: Minister

Egypt has disposed of 99% of its environmentally harmful material: Minister

  Minister of Environment Yasmeen Fouad announced that Egypt has succeeded in disposing 99 percent of its material hazardous to…
Red Sea’s coral reefs are in serious trouble: Environmental NGO

Red Sea’s coral reefs are in serious trouble: Environmental NGO

  The HEPCA (Hurghada Environmental Protection & Conservation Association) NGO warned on Sunday that coral reefs in Hurghada, Red Sea…
Researchers turn to oysters as pollution-tracking sentinels

Researchers turn to oysters as pollution-tracking sentinels

  French researchers hoping to get an early warning on pollution in the ocean have found an unlikely ally in…
African tourism alarmed by rhino, elephant losses

African tourism alarmed by rhino, elephant losses

  Animal conservation in Africa has suffered several setbacks in recent months prompting experts at an African tourism conference this…
Environment Minister cleans oil spill at Alexandria seaport

Environment Minister cleans oil spill at Alexandria seaport

  Environment Minister Yasmeen Fouad on Saturday issued an urgent order to clean up an oil spill in Alexandria. The…
Optimism trumps despair at climate summit

Optimism trumps despair at climate summit

  Mayors, governors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors and celebrities delivered a double-edged message Friday at the close of a climate summit…
US to miss Paris climate pact target by a third

US to miss Paris climate pact target by a third

  The United States will fall short by a third on its commitment under the Paris climate treaty to reduce…
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