Science
China oil spill to have ‘long-term impact’ on environment
July 5, 2011
China oil spill to have ‘long-term impact’ on environment
SHANGHAI — An oil spill off of China's eastern coast kept hidden from the public for weeks has caused long-term…
Vertical and rooftop agriculture gain momentum in Cairo
July 4, 2011
Vertical and rooftop agriculture gain momentum in Cairo
In Cairo, urban agriculture is growing in popularity as more and more people strive to adopt more eco-friendly approaches to…
As Zahi Hawass flies to Peru, protesters call for the minister to step down
July 3, 2011
As Zahi Hawass flies to Peru, protesters call for the minister to step down
As Zahi Hawass, Egypt's antiquities minister, traveled to Peru on Sunday to represent Egypt in the second Conference on Retrieving…
Ancient Egypt treasure gate unearthed in Luxor
July 3, 2011
Ancient Egypt treasure gate unearthed in Luxor
Egyptian and French archaeologists have unearthed a 2,700-year-old stone gate belonging to Nubian King Shabaka while digging near Luxor's Karnak…
Solutions to water mismanagement in Egypt
July 3, 2011
Solutions to water mismanagement in Egypt
Every environmental challenge is a development opportunity in the highest sense. To simplify, the theory of sustainable development implies giving…
83 encroachments on Red Sea in 7 years
July 2, 2011
83 encroachments on Red Sea in 7 years
Eighty-three tourist establishments and resorts have filled in parts of the Red Sea, a report issued by Red Sea branch…
Ex-officials face allegations of environmental crimes against Nile
July 1, 2011
Ex-officials face allegations of environmental crimes against Nile
In addition to charges of corruption and involvement in killing protesters, deposed President Hosni Mubarak and his cabinet are facing…
Increasing demand for fish in Egypt puts environment at risk
June 29, 2011
Increasing demand for fish in Egypt puts environment at risk
The increasing demand for fish, coupled with a growing population, has tripled the number of fish farms over the last…
East Africa: 10 million people struck by worst drought in 60 years
June 28, 2011
East Africa: 10 million people struck by worst drought in 60 years
Geneva - Ten million people in the Horn of Africa have been hit by the worst drought in 60 years,…
Environment & Life: Nature exhibited
June 28, 2011
Environment & Life: Nature exhibited
Sunday night marked the opening of "Environment & Life" - an exhibition at the Nile Diplomatic Club in Giza. Artists…