Environment
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…
As top honey pot in the Middle East, Egypt needs to protect its bees
September 26, 2012
As top honey pot in the Middle East, Egypt needs to protect its bees
The little bee is a big deal. One third of our diet depends on honey bees as they are essential…
France court upholds Total convictions over spill
September 25, 2012
France court upholds Total convictions over spill
PARIS — France's top court on Tuesday upheld energy giant Total's conviction for negligence in a 1999 shipwreck and oil…
Saudi-Egypt causeway may affect marine environment, says minister
September 25, 2012
Saudi-Egypt causeway may affect marine environment, says minister
The planned causeway between Egypt and Saudi Arabia may harm the marine environment in Egypt, especially coral reefs, the…
Cloud technology could help medium-scale farmers boost crop production
September 24, 2012
Cloud technology could help medium-scale farmers boost crop production
A software company hopes to use cloud technology and precision agriculture to empower farmers to save on water and pesticides.…