Environment

Lack of services and sanitation a toxic mix on Gezirat al-Warraq

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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