environment
Alexandria introduces bike-riding traffic police to ease congestion
Egypt
June 2, 2021
Alexandria introduces bike-riding traffic police to ease congestion
The Alexandria Traffic department has taken a new step in solving the city’s traffic problem– outfitting its traffic police with…
In Iraq’s iconic marshlands, a quest for endangered otters
Middle East
May 29, 2021
In Iraq’s iconic marshlands, a quest for endangered otters
CHIBAISH, Iraq (AP) — “Don’t move a muscle.” His command cut across the reeds rustling in the wind. On a…
Vehicle replacement initiative aims to swap 250,000 cars in first phase: minister
Egypt
May 28, 2021
Vehicle replacement initiative aims to swap 250,000 cars in first phase: minister
The first phase of the presidential initiative to replace aging vehicles is aiming to replace 250,000 obsolete cars in the…
Turkey bans polyethylene plastic imports
Middle East
May 19, 2021
Turkey bans polyethylene plastic imports
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has banned the importation of ethylene polymer plastic waste as environmental groups sound the alarm on…
Tesla to stop accepting Bitcoin for car payments
World
May 13, 2021
Tesla to stop accepting Bitcoin for car payments
Electric car maker Tesla will stop accepting Bitcoin as a payment, CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Wednesday, citing environmental concerns.…
Qatar expands fish farming as climate change affects sea stocks
Middle East
April 29, 2021
Qatar expands fish farming as climate change affects sea stocks
Qatar plans to expand fish farming to meet growing demand for fresh fish in local markets and maintain stocks in…
Brazil cuts environment spending one day after US climate summit pledge
Environment
April 26, 2021
Brazil cuts environment spending one day after US climate summit pledge
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro approved a 24 percent cut to the environment budget for 2021 from last year’s level, according…
EU’s top court rejects effort to force tougher climate rules
World
March 25, 2021
EU’s top court rejects effort to force tougher climate rules
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top court on Thursday rejected an effort by a Scandinavian youth group and eight…
Amid sandstorm, elderly, people with respiratory diseases advised to avoid the outdoors
Egypt
March 22, 2021
Amid sandstorm, elderly, people with respiratory diseases advised to avoid the outdoors
Egypt’s Ministry of Environment on Sunday advised elderly people, children, and those with chest and respiratory diseases to avoid being…
Photos| Egyptian authorities rescue dugong stuck in fishing net
Environment
March 9, 2021
Photos| Egyptian authorities rescue dugong stuck in fishing net
Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad said on Monday that snorkeling guides in the Red Sea Protected Areas saved a dugong…