Environment
Experts lament vagueness of Constitution’s environmental articles
January 20, 2013
Experts lament vagueness of Constitution’s environmental articles
The few articles that refer to the environment in the newly-passed Constitution have caused disappointment within the community of environmental…
Egypt discovers large amounts of uranium
January 18, 2013
Egypt discovers large amounts of uranium
The Nuclear Materials Authority announced the discovery of huge amounts of uranium ore, giving a glimpse of hope for improving…
2012 among warmest years in global record
January 16, 2013
2012 among warmest years in global record
Last year was among the top 10 warmest in the modern global record, two US climate-watching agencies reported on Tuesday,…
Two main polluting industries, cement and charcoal, pledge to reduce emissions
January 15, 2013
Two main polluting industries, cement and charcoal, pledge to reduce emissions
The 11th Panel Discussion of the Cairo Climate Talks was held last night at the Youth Leaders/Civic Education Center in…
Amidst political turmoil, bird hunters trespass wetland protectorates’ boundaries
January 14, 2013
Amidst political turmoil, bird hunters trespass wetland protectorates’ boundaries
As winter bird hunting season continues, many environmentalists are at a loss for words as to how to prevent yet…
Dabaa nuclear project awaits Parliament
January 13, 2013
Dabaa nuclear project awaits Parliament
An Egyptian official said that Egypt’s nuclear project is ready to be implemented but is waiting until the next…
Local scientist hopes to use nutrient-rich Moringa tree in subsidized bread
January 13, 2013
Local scientist hopes to use nutrient-rich Moringa tree in subsidized bread
Famous worldwide for its high nutritional values and medicinal properties, the Moringa tree is mostly unknown in Egypt. In an…
The nation’s environment may finally have the minister it deserves
January 11, 2013
The nation’s environment may finally have the minister it deserves
A new minister of environment was appointed last week, and according to two major environmental experts, he could be the…
Study: Biofuels cause pollution, not as green as thought
January 8, 2013
Study: Biofuels cause pollution, not as green as thought
Green schemes to fight climate change by producing more bio-fuels could actually worsen a little-known type of air pollution and…
Combating the black cloud and producing activated carbon
January 7, 2013
Combating the black cloud and producing activated carbon
Made to believe that it is useless, farmers get rid of their post-harvest agricultural waste by burning it, creating…