Environment
Could religion be used to address environmental issues?
July 8, 2011
Could religion be used to address environmental issues?
Despite continued warnings from environmentalists and scientists around the world about air pollution and the depletion of natural resources, the…
Arab countries house only 4 UNESCO-protected natural sites
July 6, 2011
Arab countries house only 4 UNESCO-protected natural sites
Of the 936 World Heritage sites around the globe, 69 are found in the 18 Arab countries that have adhered…
Giant whale shark rescued off of Red Sea coast
July 5, 2011
Giant whale shark rescued off of Red Sea coast
The Red Sea HEPCA Environment Protection and Conservation Association has rescued a giant whale shark in a lagoon in the…
China oil spill to have ‘long-term impact’ on environment
July 5, 2011
China oil spill to have ‘long-term impact’ on environment
SHANGHAI — An oil spill off of China's eastern coast kept hidden from the public for weeks has caused long-term…
Vertical and rooftop agriculture gain momentum in Cairo
July 4, 2011
Vertical and rooftop agriculture gain momentum in Cairo
In Cairo, urban agriculture is growing in popularity as more and more people strive to adopt more eco-friendly approaches to…
Solutions to water mismanagement in Egypt
July 3, 2011
Solutions to water mismanagement in Egypt
Every environmental challenge is a development opportunity in the highest sense. To simplify, the theory of sustainable development implies giving…
83 encroachments on Red Sea in 7 years
July 2, 2011
83 encroachments on Red Sea in 7 years
Eighty-three tourist establishments and resorts have filled in parts of the Red Sea, a report issued by Red Sea branch…
Ex-officials face allegations of environmental crimes against Nile
July 1, 2011
Ex-officials face allegations of environmental crimes against Nile
In addition to charges of corruption and involvement in killing protesters, deposed President Hosni Mubarak and his cabinet are facing…
Increasing demand for fish in Egypt puts environment at risk
June 29, 2011
Increasing demand for fish in Egypt puts environment at risk
The increasing demand for fish, coupled with a growing population, has tripled the number of fish farms over the last…
East Africa: 10 million people struck by worst drought in 60 years
June 28, 2011
East Africa: 10 million people struck by worst drought in 60 years
Geneva - Ten million people in the Horn of Africa have been hit by the worst drought in 60 years,…