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Two travelers take a journey through the new Egypt by felucca

Two travelers take a journey through the new Egypt by felucca

Just under a year ago, two Americans, Will Raynolds and Josh Maricich, embarked on a long journey across Egypt from…
Environmentalists tout small-scale solutions to reduce electricity cuts

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…
Expert: 40% of mineral water in Egypt unfit for consumption

Expert: 40% of mineral water in Egypt unfit for consumption

Professor Gamal Mosaed, an expert on groundwater with the Mineral Resources Authority, said that 40 percent of mineral water in…
Alexandria 16-year-old creates groundbreaking method for making fuel

Alexandria 16-year-old creates groundbreaking method for making fuel

Egyptian student Azza Faiad found a cheaper, novel way to generate biofuel by breaking down plastic waste — all while…
UN agency calls for global action plan on drought

UN agency calls for global action plan on drought

The worst effects of drought could be avoided if countries had a disaster management plan to confront the problem, the…
Dried produce seller utilizes solar technology to create a healthy snacking alternative

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…
With hot August temperatures, Red Sea corals are at risk of bleaching

With hot August temperatures, Red Sea corals are at risk of bleaching

A Hurghada-based environmental association has received warnings of an increased risk of coral bleaching in the Red Sea caused by…
Rift on the Nile: Challenges lie ahead for Nile water sharing

Rift on the Nile: Challenges lie ahead for Nile water sharing

"Egypt, the gift of the Nile” is a phrase coined by the Greek historian Herodotus 3,000 years ago in his…
Zabaleen sidelined by Morsy’s ‘clean homeland’ campaign

Zabaleen sidelined by Morsy’s ‘clean homeland’ campaign

According to the most recent statistics compiled by the Egyptian Environment Agency and published in 2009, Cairo produces up to…
Rural irrigation canals are afflicted by water shortages and contaminated water

Rural irrigation canals are afflicted by water shortages and contaminated water

After a month of severe water cuts, with little to no water running through the canals of Abu Sir and…
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