Environment
Red Sea: Seagrasses filter carbon and prevent coastal erosion
January 7, 2012
Red Sea: Seagrasses filter carbon and prevent coastal erosion
Seagrasses are underwater meadows of green, lush leaves that carpet a good portion of the world’s ocean and sea beds.…
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Egypt’s enemy or a blessing in disguise?
January 5, 2012
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Egypt’s enemy or a blessing in disguise?
Preliminary construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GRD) began in April 2011 on the Blue Nile River near the…
Traditional farming can save threatened species, study finds
January 2, 2012
Traditional farming can save threatened species, study finds
Traditional farming methods are crucial for protecting a number of threatened bird species in the developing world, including bustards, cranes,…
A year in review: The ups and downs of environment news
December 31, 2011
A year in review: The ups and downs of environment news
The past year saw an unprecedented number of environmental catastrophes worldwide, starting with the nuclear accident in Fukushima, Japan, which…
Migratory birds on collision course with wind parks
December 29, 2011
Migratory birds on collision course with wind parks
Egypt hopes to harness the wind to help meet its soaring demand for energy, but plans to build a network…
A new eco-village in Upper Egypt renews interest in sustainable tourism
December 27, 2011
A new eco-village in Upper Egypt renews interest in sustainable tourism
For many years, Upper Egypt has not been on the radar in terms of concerted national development policies. But it…
Petroleum Ministry to promote Egyptian oil companies in the Gulf
December 26, 2011
Petroleum Ministry to promote Egyptian oil companies in the Gulf
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum will step up its promotion of Egyptian oil companies operating in foreign and Arab countries,…
Damietta petrochemical factories destroy fisheries
December 25, 2011
Damietta petrochemical factories destroy fisheries
A new report revealed that fishing of the coast of Damietta governorate is at risk due to pollution.
Endangered species: Egypt’s Striped Hyena
December 24, 2011
Endangered species: Egypt’s Striped Hyena
The hyena “dubba” is a striped hyena that is still present in some parts of Egypt, but the population is…
Shell oil spill off Nigeria likely worst in decade
December 23, 2011
Shell oil spill off Nigeria likely worst in decade
LAGOS, Nigeria — An oil spill near the coast of Nigeria is likely the worst to hit those waters in…