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Poachers make 2012 a deadly year for Africa’s rhinos, elephants

Poachers make 2012 a deadly year for Africa’s rhinos, elephants

Africa's biggest animals were poached in near record numbers in 2012, with surging demand for horn and ivory from Asia…
Kohar Garo: Not just a Zoologist

Kohar Garo: Not just a Zoologist

  Kohar Garo is one of Egypt's leading environmental experts. Her unique philosophy of making science more realistic and interesting…
Green initiatives of the year

Green initiatives of the year

Various exciting initiatives have sprouted in the field of environment this year. Three of them in particular have shown extraordinary…
A year of environmental ups and downs

A year of environmental ups and downs

Egypt has been confronted this year with numerous calamities that ranged from food security issues and contaminated tap water to…
Morsy’s trash legislation falls short of fixing broken system

Morsy’s trash legislation falls short of fixing broken system

On 6 December, the president’s office issued a decision setting fines for the illegal dumping of construction waste and littering. Published…
US issues framework of fracking and water pollution study

US issues framework of fracking and water pollution study

The Obama administration issued the framework on Friday of a long-term study on whether fracking for natural gas pollutes drinking…
7,000 Trees: Development Association takes Green Initiative to the Streets

7,000 Trees: Development Association takes Green Initiative to the Streets

Giza is getting a bit more green as part of the “A million roses and 10,000 trees initiative.” Al-Amal Association…
When migrating birds and wind turbines collide

When migrating birds and wind turbines collide

Egypt is a windy country, with wind speeds that can reach over 10 meters per second in certain strategic areas:…
Ahmed Zahran: Harnessing nation’s solar power at a lower cost

Ahmed Zahran: Harnessing nation’s solar power at a lower cost

Ahmed Zahran is one of Egypt’s leading solar energy experts. He is the chief executive officer and a co-founder of…
Coal use set to surpass oil in a decade: IEA

Coal use set to surpass oil in a decade: IEA

PARIS — Coal is set to surpass oil as the world's top fuel within a decade, driven by growth in…
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