Environment

US issues framework of fracking and water pollution study

US issues framework of fracking and water pollution study

The Obama administration issued the framework on Friday of a long-term study on whether fracking for natural gas pollutes drinking…
7,000 Trees: Development Association takes Green Initiative to the Streets

7,000 Trees: Development Association takes Green Initiative to the Streets

Giza is getting a bit more green as part of the “A million roses and 10,000 trees initiative.” Al-Amal Association…
When migrating birds and wind turbines collide

When migrating birds and wind turbines collide

Egypt is a windy country, with wind speeds that can reach over 10 meters per second in certain strategic areas:…
Ahmed Zahran: Harnessing nation’s solar power at a lower cost

Ahmed Zahran: Harnessing nation’s solar power at a lower cost

Ahmed Zahran is one of Egypt’s leading solar energy experts. He is the chief executive officer and a co-founder of…
Coal use set to surpass oil in a decade: IEA

Coal use set to surpass oil in a decade: IEA

PARIS — Coal is set to surpass oil as the world's top fuel within a decade, driven by growth in…
Open sesame: Joint regional project creates extraordinary new science research hub

Open sesame: Joint regional project creates extraordinary new science research hub

The joint research facility Sesame, supported by Middle East countries including Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Iran, Israel and Palestine, is almost…
Project seeks to help people rediscover the Nile

Project seeks to help people rediscover the Nile

Aiming to inspire, educate and empower citizens to work together to develop innovative solutions addressing the Nile Basin’s environmental, social,…
Can local and regional projects help renewable energy go mainstream?

Can local and regional projects help renewable energy go mainstream?

The Middle East and North Africa region would seem to naturally benefit from a large-scale push toward renewable energy infrastructure.…
Old public garden in Port Fuad destroyed by the city council

Old public garden in Port Fuad destroyed by the city council

The Montazah public park in Port Fuad, located across the Suez Canal from Port Said, is suffering from ongoing destruction…
Not just animal pictures: Wildlife in South Sinai

Not just animal pictures: Wildlife in South Sinai

As part of its monthly lecture series to raise awareness about environmental issues, Nature Conservation Egypt, an NGO dedicated to…
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