air pollution
‘Black cloud’ casts pall over capital, farmers fined for burning rice husks
Environment
October 4, 2010
‘Black cloud’ casts pall over capital, farmers fined for burning rice husks
For the eleventh consecutive year, the "black cloud" that traditionally appears during the months of autumn has returned to envelope…
World Carfree Day: Think green
Environment
September 22, 2010
World Carfree Day: Think green
Imagine the 6th of October Bridge empty of cars, with people peacefully walking about without risking their lives at every…
Toxic dust clouds make life ‘hell’ for villagers
Environment
July 16, 2010
Toxic dust clouds make life ‘hell’ for villagers
Life has become almost unbearable for residents of the village of Abu Ahmed in the Nile Delta governorate of Kafr…
Magdi Yacoub: Egyptians have the world’s sickest hearts
Egypt
April 14, 2010
Magdi Yacoub: Egyptians have the world’s sickest hearts
Because of air pollution, congenital diseases, shocking events, rheumatic fever, excessive eating, a lack of exercise, and feelings of deep…
Fearing health impact, Shubra residents oppose oil refinery
Environment
March 9, 2010
Fearing health impact, Shubra residents oppose oil refinery
Notorious for being one of the most polluted areas in Greater Cairo, Shubra el-Kheima is on the verge of seeing…