Environment
March calls on region’s leaders to forge ahead on climate change
November 18, 2012
March calls on region’s leaders to forge ahead on climate change
Aiming to increase awareness about climate change and urging Arab countries to take the leadership at the upcoming United Nations…
11 seized falcons released in the wild
November 16, 2012
11 seized falcons released in the wild
Eleven falcons that had been seized by airport customs in September were released into the wild on Wednesday after spending…
Algeria to exploit controversial shale gas
November 14, 2012
Algeria to exploit controversial shale gas
ALGIERS — Algeria, the world's fourth-largest gas exporter, has decided to develop its shale gas potential, but experts fear this…
Raising fish in the desert? Not such an aberration, according to experts
November 13, 2012
Raising fish in the desert? Not such an aberration, according to experts
In the arid sands of the desert around Wadi Natroun, 90 kilometers northwest of Cairo, gilthead sea breams swim…
Environmentalists take action after monks build wall in Wadi al-Rayan
November 12, 2012
Environmentalists take action after monks build wall in Wadi al-Rayan
Dozens of environmental activists and desert lovers peacefully demonstrated in Wadi al-Rayan last Friday to show their disapproval of a…
Scientists are enthusiastic about hydrogen’s green applications
November 11, 2012
Scientists are enthusiastic about hydrogen’s green applications
As fossil fuel reserves decrease, many countries are turning to hydrogen as one of the main sources of alternative energy.…
Study: Maya civilization’s collapse linked to climate change
November 10, 2012
Study: Maya civilization’s collapse linked to climate change
For a clue to the possible impact of climate change on modern society, a study suggests a look back…
The politics of food
November 8, 2012
The politics of food
Egypt’s food production suffers from schizophrenia: it ranges from a tomato grown in sewage water and sprayed by killer pesticides…
California seen rejecting push to label genetically altered food
November 7, 2012
California seen rejecting push to label genetically altered food
California voters appeared poised early Wednesday to reject a ballot measure that would have made the state the first in…
Icecairo aspires to pioneer green technology market in Egypt
November 6, 2012
Icecairo aspires to pioneer green technology market in Egypt
A new eco-hub, called icecairo, opened its doors to environmentalists, innovators, and entrepreneurs Monday evening for a soft launch event…