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Egypt’s nuclear debate

Egypt’s nuclear debate

In light of the environmental and human tragedy unraveling in Japan, countries equipped with nuclear power are trembling. The idea…
The future of environmental politics in Egypt

The future of environmental politics in Egypt

Unfortunately, the environment has not been a priority for Egypt. Like in the case of many other developing countries, environmentally…
Is Earth Hour just a publicity stunt?

Is Earth Hour just a publicity stunt?

Last Saturday saw the fifth anniversary of Earth Hour, a controversial event organized globally by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).…
Celebrating Sayyed Darwish: Egypt’s revolutionary singer

Celebrating Sayyed Darwish: Egypt’s revolutionary singer

Alexandria--“That’s a major success,” said poet Hamdy Zidan, describing the large audience who came to the ceremony commemorating the 129th…
Soaring radioactivity deals blow to Japan’s plant

Soaring radioactivity deals blow to Japan’s plant

Workers were pulled back from a reactor building at Japan's earthquake-wrecked nuclear plant on Sunday after potentially lethal levels of…
On Egypt’s finite water supply

On Egypt’s finite water supply

Turning Herodotus’s epithet on its head, some have recently claimed that “the Nile is the gift of Egypt,” adducing historic…
Earth Hour 2011: Going beyond the hour

Earth Hour 2011: Going beyond the hour

The yearly environmental event Earth Hour -- which began in 2007 -- will be held today. For one hour, starting…
Japan nuclear crisis still a serious concern

Japan nuclear crisis still a serious concern

Tokyo residents have been warned not to give babies tap water because of radiation leaking from a nuclear plant crippled…
The uses and abuses of history

The uses and abuses of history

On 17 December 2010, 26-year old Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia after the local authorities…
Egypt’s Museums: UNESCO to the rescue

Egypt’s Museums: UNESCO to the rescue

Although the Egyptian revolution has been full of highlights, the human shield that pro-democracy protesters formed spontaneously to protect the…
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