Environment
Lack of services and sanitation a toxic mix on Gezirat al-Warraq
October 14, 2012
Lack of services and sanitation a toxic mix on Gezirat al-Warraq
Standing on the peak of one of Gezirat al-Warraq’s trash mountains, one can see beautiful Nile vignettes, the shores of…
Nigerian villagers sue Shell in landmark pollution case
October 12, 2012
Nigerian villagers sue Shell in landmark pollution case
Four Nigerian villagers took Royal Dutch Shell to court on Thursday in a landmark pollution case that campaigners said could…
Puma launches biodegradable shoes to aid nature, lift sales
October 10, 2012
Puma launches biodegradable shoes to aid nature, lift sales
German sportswear company Puma announced a range of biodegradable shoes and clothes on Monday, seeking to lead in protecting nature…
Seed bombs: Political gardeners reclaim their environment
October 9, 2012
Seed bombs: Political gardeners reclaim their environment
In an attempt to draw attention to the importance of preserving biodiversity and native Egyptian seeds, while reclaiming neglected or…
Blue and green honey makes French beekeepers see red
October 8, 2012
Blue and green honey makes French beekeepers see red
Bees at a cluster of apiaries in northeastern France have been producing honey in mysterious shades of blue and green,…
Witnessing illegal bird hunting on the North Coast
October 7, 2012
Witnessing illegal bird hunting on the North Coast
With fall hunting season in full swing, another year of unregulated bird hunting is plaguing the North Coast. As birds…
Storms to starfish: Great Barrier Reef faces rapid coral loss
October 2, 2012
Storms to starfish: Great Barrier Reef faces rapid coral loss
The world's largest coral reef — under threat from Australia's surging coal and gas shipments, climate change and a destructive…
On UN World Habitat Day, urban planners reflect on Cairo’s potential
October 1, 2012
On UN World Habitat Day, urban planners reflect on Cairo’s potential
On a day designated for ideas and discussions about towns and cities, urban planners discussed ways of improving Cairo at…
Understanding the Fungi kingdom: How they can kill you — and save you
September 30, 2012
Understanding the Fungi kingdom: How they can kill you — and save you
Many people in the country don’t know what fungi are or how they can affect their lives, even though they…