Environment
Workshop teaches farmers how to profit from compost
March 10, 2013
Workshop teaches farmers how to profit from compost
As a part of its continuous efforts to spread green innovations, the Oasis community club and activity center hosted a…
After droughts and flood, project aims to preserve Sinai mountain gardens
March 7, 2013
After droughts and flood, project aims to preserve Sinai mountain gardens
Around St. Catherine’s Monastery, encircled by the high South Sinai mountains, lie hundreds of Bedouin gardens nested in the nearby…
Migratory birds passing through Egypt still threatened by wind farms, create job opportunities
March 6, 2013
Migratory birds passing through Egypt still threatened by wind farms, create job opportunities
As spring migratory season begins, hundreds of thousands of migratory birds will be flying back up to Europe through Egypt…
Shagara association sets up small farms and plants trees in Egypt’s urban sprawl
March 4, 2013
Shagara association sets up small farms and plants trees in Egypt’s urban sprawl
With 35 million people in Egypt concentrated in urban centers and 32 percent of the overall population residing in Cairo,…
Understanding environmental politics: Q&A with Jeannie Sowers
March 3, 2013
Understanding environmental politics: Q&A with Jeannie Sowers
Environmental issues are not only the result of geography and lack of resources, but of decades of institutional decay, argues…
African rhinos targeted by criminals, IUCN reports
February 27, 2013
African rhinos targeted by criminals, IUCN reports
Illegal killing of African rhinos is on the rise, with at least 745 poached last year and over two a…
Climate change and water mismanagement parch Egypt
February 26, 2013
Climate change and water mismanagement parch Egypt
Climate change, a fast growing population, ill-designed infrastructure, high levels of pollution and lack of law enforcement have made Egypt…
USDA forecasts record US corn and soy, lower prices
February 25, 2013
USDA forecasts record US corn and soy, lower prices
The US Department of Agriculture on Thursday projected a rebound in US corn and soybean yields in 2013 that, along…
American University launches green degree
February 24, 2013
American University launches green degree
In an effort to take a leading role in making Egypt more environmentally friendly, the American University in Cairo has…
Any oil to spare? Throw it in the Nile, no one will notice or care
February 21, 2013
Any oil to spare? Throw it in the Nile, no one will notice or care
A five-kilometer-long oil spill was discovered near Edfu, a town north of Aswan, in October. Aside from the usual environmental…