environment
Experts warn against increasing amounts of agricultural waste
Environment
August 8, 2011
Experts warn against increasing amounts of agricultural waste
Environmental experts warned of repercussions of an increase in Egypt's agricultural waste, which amounts to 30 million tons per year.…
Red Sea resorts plough through reefs, damaging both ecology and economy
Environment
August 3, 2011
Red Sea resorts plough through reefs, damaging both ecology and economy
Globally famous for being one of the world's most important repositories of ecological biodiversity, the Red Sea attracts more than…
Ramadan from an eco-perspective
Environment
July 31, 2011
Ramadan from an eco-perspective
The holy month of Ramadan is an spiritual time for most Egyptians. Given the drastic changes to many Muslims' eating…
Could religion be used to address environmental issues?
Environment
July 8, 2011
Could religion be used to address environmental issues?
Despite continued warnings from environmentalists and scientists around the world about air pollution and the depletion of natural resources, the…
In search of a ‘national project’
Opinion
July 6, 2011
In search of a ‘national project’
There’s a Sufi parable about the fictional Mullah Nasruddin who is crossing a river by ferry with a learned man…
Solutions to water mismanagement in Egypt
Environment
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
Environment
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…
Study reveals further details about Western Desert underground waterway
Environment
June 20, 2011
Study reveals further details about Western Desert underground waterway
An Egyptian researcher at an American university has revealed new details about an underground waterway that links central Africa to…
Brazil creates office to fight deforestation
Environment
May 21, 2011
Brazil creates office to fight deforestation
Brazil on Wednesday announced the creation of an emergency task force to fight against the deforestation of the Amazon, after…
Egypt foils attempt to smuggle coral reefs
Environment
May 17, 2011
Egypt foils attempt to smuggle coral reefs
Egypt’s navy on Sunday thwarted an attempt to smuggle 43 pieces of coral reefs on board a British yacht while…