Environment
Last chance to save Kyoto deal at climate talks in Durban
November 28, 2011
Last chance to save Kyoto deal at climate talks in Durban
Kyoto, which was adopted in 1997 and entered into force in 2005, commits most developed states to binding emissions targets.…
Helwan watches the stars
November 27, 2011
Helwan watches the stars
The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) located in Helwan is a hidden gem for many young Egyptian…
Environment on the electoral agenda
November 27, 2011
Environment on the electoral agenda
Egypt is currently gripped by campaign frenzy as candidates prepare for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Not only is there a…
A dramatic rescue attempt saved animals in Mohamed Mahmoud Street pet store
November 26, 2011
A dramatic rescue attempt saved animals in Mohamed Mahmoud Street pet store
Left unattended since Saturday morning, dozens of animals inside an unfortunately located downtown pet store were rescued Wednesday evening when…
Large quantities of tear gas destructive to environment
November 22, 2011
Large quantities of tear gas destructive to environment
Since Saturday morning, when violent clashes first erupted in Tahrir Square, large quantities of tear gas have been used against…
Endangered Species: Egypt’s dugong
November 17, 2011
Endangered Species: Egypt’s dugong
The survival of the elusive, blubbery sea-trawler known as the dugong is hanging in delicate balance amid ever-increasing development, tourism…
Climate change ‘threatens Nile, Limpopo rivers’
November 14, 2011
Climate change ‘threatens Nile, Limpopo rivers’
Rising global temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns could affect water flows on Africa's mighty Nile and Limpopo rivers, an agricultural…
World Pneumonia Day to combat child mortality
November 12, 2011
World Pneumonia Day to combat child mortality
If asked to answer what the number one killer disease of children under five was, many would assume AIDS, or…
New earthquake kills at least 7, traps dozens in Turkey
November 10, 2011
New earthquake kills at least 7, traps dozens in Turkey
ANKARA — A strong earthquake rocked eastern Turkey, killing at least seven people in a grim replay of the temblor…