Environment
Fukushima fallout worse than suspected
October 29, 2011
Fukushima fallout worse than suspected
The Fukushima nuclear disaster released twice as much radioactive substance into the atmosphere as Japanese authorities estimated. A preliminary report…
Endangered Species: Egypt’s coral reefs
October 28, 2011
Endangered Species: Egypt’s coral reefs
This article is part of Al-Masry Al-Youm’s weekly “Endangered Species” series, covering Egypt’s endangered flora and fauna. Irresponsible diving, overfishing…
Is indoor air quality as bad as outdoors?
October 27, 2011
Is indoor air quality as bad as outdoors?
Until the 1970s indoor air quality in the non-industrial sector - in homes and work environments, for example - was…
Bangkok residents flee as floods threaten dikes
October 27, 2011
Bangkok residents flee as floods threaten dikes
BANGKOK - Thailand's prime minister said Bangkok was fighting the forces of nature on Thursday as floodwater threatened to break…
A world of 7 billion: Cause for celebration or mourning?
October 26, 2011
A world of 7 billion: Cause for celebration or mourning?
This year on 31 October, as many folks are out celebrating Halloween, the world’s population is expected to hit 7…
Red Sea expedition: High hopes for scientific breakthroughs
October 25, 2011
Red Sea expedition: High hopes for scientific breakthroughs
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology’s (KAUST) Red Sea Expedition (KRSE) is out again on its third mission…
7.2 earthquake causes damage, casualties in Turkey
October 23, 2011
7.2 earthquake causes damage, casualties in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey - A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 struck eastern Turkey Sunday, collapsing some buildings and…
Thailand shores up capital as waters creep higher
October 23, 2011
Thailand shores up capital as waters creep higher
Thailand's capital was braced for possible flooding on Sunday as water levels rose in some of Bangkok's northern suburbs and…
Endangered Species: Egypt’s gazelles
October 21, 2011
Endangered Species: Egypt’s gazelles
This article is part of Al-Masry Al-Youm’s weekly “Endangered Species” series, covering Egypt’s endangered flora and fauna.
Rena oil spill: Shipping firm to donate NZ$1m for clean-up
October 19, 2011
Rena oil spill: Shipping firm to donate NZ$1m for clean-up
The company that was chartering a cargo ship at the time it ran aground on a New Zealand reef and…