Environment
China says committed to Paris accord as Trump undoes US climate policy
March 30, 2017
China says committed to Paris accord as Trump undoes US climate policy
China is still committed to the Paris climate change accord agreed in 2015, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, after…
Siwa to be announced as global center for medical and environmental tourism
March 29, 2017
Siwa to be announced as global center for medical and environmental tourism
The Siwa Oasis Medical Tourism Conference will be launched on Wednesday, in coordination with the University of Alexandria, to announce…
Egypt may face fresh water shortage by 2025
March 27, 2017
Egypt may face fresh water shortage by 2025
The ongoing reduction in Egypt’s Nile fresh water may subject the country to fresh water and energy shortages by 2025,…
Egypt to take part in Earth Hour Saturday
March 23, 2017
Egypt to take part in Earth Hour Saturday
Egypt has announced it will take part in the Earth Hour campaign on Saturday March 25 by turning off lights…
Stuttgart builds moss-covered wall to fight air pollution
March 22, 2017
Stuttgart builds moss-covered wall to fight air pollution
"Nitrogen dioxide has put our health at risk for decades." And for years, Maria Krautzberger, president of Germany's Federal Environment…
Cash for trash? State kiosks buy waste for recycling
March 16, 2017
Cash for trash? State kiosks buy waste for recycling
Cairenes now have the chance to earn some extra cash in exchange for selling their recyclable garbage to two state-owned kiosks…
In photos: Growing algae bloom in Arabian Sea tied to climate change
March 15, 2017
In photos: Growing algae bloom in Arabian Sea tied to climate change
The Gulf of Oman turns green twice a year, when an algae bloom the size of Mexico spreads across the…
Rare shark whale Bahloul spotted in Marsa Alam
March 13, 2017
Rare shark whale Bahloul spotted in Marsa Alam
Divers have spotted a whale shark, known as Bahloul, at the Abudiab area north of Marsa Alam for the first…
In race to curb climate change, cities outpace governments
March 13, 2017
In race to curb climate change, cities outpace governments
Cities from Oslo to Sydney are setting goals to curb climate change that exceed national targets, causing tensions with central…
In photos: Gezazy transforms glass waste into revamped home décor
March 12, 2017
In photos: Gezazy transforms glass waste into revamped home décor
"Entering their display area is like taking a step into the mind of an innovative genius. The stimulating ambiance of…