environment
Tunisian and Egyptian farmers cooperate in biodiversity efforts
Environment
March 28, 2010
Tunisian and Egyptian farmers cooperate in biodiversity efforts
Why is biodiversity important? How does agricultural biodiversity protect against soil salinity, plant disease and desertification? Do these environmental concerns…
Egypt prepares for Earth Hour
Environment
March 26, 2010
Egypt prepares for Earth Hour
The feeling of helplessness bordering on panic that strikes when we suddenly lose power in our homes is familiar to…
Nature under attack in Dahab
Environment
March 25, 2010
Nature under attack in Dahab
Dahab, a coastal town in South Sinai, is embroiled in allegations of inadvertent damage being done to its coral reefs.
Environment ministry approves 84 tourist projects
Environment
March 22, 2010
Environment ministry approves 84 tourist projects
The environment ministry approved 84 tourist projects for implementation, including tourist hotels and resorts. The decision came after the ministry…
Rashid sinks in sewage
Egypt
March 11, 2010
Rashid sinks in sewage
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…
In search of true eco-lodges
Environment
March 5, 2010
In search of true eco-lodges
There seems to be more disagreement than agreement on whether eco-lodges even exist in Egypt.This confusion is normal, according to…
Court clears defendants in tainted water case
Egypt
March 4, 2010
Court clears defendants in tainted water case
The Qanater el-Khairiya Midemeanor Court acquitted nine defendants Thursday who had been accused of contaminating public water supplies in the…
Indian tanker fined for polluting Red Sea
Environment
March 4, 2010
Indian tanker fined for polluting Red Sea
The state-run Red Sea Environmental Affairs Agency has fined the owners of an Indian oil tanker LE600,000 for causing damage…