Environment
Red Sea oil slick makes landfall north of marine reserve
March 18, 2012
Red Sea oil slick makes landfall north of marine reserve
A 300-meter crude oil slick discovered by ecologists last week has washed up on 20 km of the western Sinai…
Deactivating Egypt’s land mines through nitrogen-hungry plants
March 15, 2012
Deactivating Egypt’s land mines through nitrogen-hungry plants
Egyptian scientists believe they have discovered a method of locating and disarming Egypt’s land mines through agricultural means. The three-tiered…
Nile water allocation an issue as world leaders meet at forum
March 14, 2012
Nile water allocation an issue as world leaders meet at forum
“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” Water shortages are in the news as an international conference addressing the…
Weekly farmers’ market opens at Nūn Center in Zamalek
March 13, 2012
Weekly farmers’ market opens at Nūn Center in Zamalek
Shoppers had a chance last Saturday to meet farmers as they purchased freshly picked fruits and vegetables at a new…
In Saqqara, a safehaven for neglected donkeys
March 11, 2012
In Saqqara, a safehaven for neglected donkeys
Standing on a sandy farm with three eager donkeys nuzzling you for carrots, it’s hard to forget that less than…
Urban planners are strategizing for the future of Cairo’s development
March 8, 2012
Urban planners are strategizing for the future of Cairo’s development
It’s no secret that Cairo’s urban landscape and architectural heritage has been severely mismanaged over past decades. Beautiful structures and…
Austria, Egypt to cooperate after industrial accident in Lake Mariout
March 8, 2012
Austria, Egypt to cooperate after industrial accident in Lake Mariout
An Egyptian cultural adviser to Austria, Morsy Abu Youssef, said a joint scientific agreement will be struck between the two…
Exxon in spotlight after Papua New Guinea landslide
March 7, 2012
Exxon in spotlight after Papua New Guinea landslide
A deadly landslide in the mountains of Papua New Guinea, near where Exxon Mobil is building a US$15.7 billion gas…
Sightings reported as Japan penguin hunt continues
March 7, 2012
Sightings reported as Japan penguin hunt continues
The hunt for a penguin at large in Tokyo after escaping from an aquarium continued for the third day Wednesday,…
Community group fixes up Nasr City’s major roads
March 6, 2012
Community group fixes up Nasr City’s major roads
Cairo’s streets, riddled with potholes, can be a major source of frustration for motorists. Last month, a group of civic-minded…