Environment
Q&A with Albert Speer, German architect and urban planner
May 30, 2011
Q&A with Albert Speer, German architect and urban planner
The renowned German architect and urban planner Albert Speer Jr., son of the main architect of the Third Reich’s Albert…
After first year, Zamalek’s garbage segregation campaign has mixed results
May 30, 2011
After first year, Zamalek’s garbage segregation campaign has mixed results
A garbage segregation campaign started five years ago to convince Cairenes to separate their waste has seen mixed results so…
Environment minister withdraws support for World Environment Day celebrations
May 29, 2011
Environment minister withdraws support for World Environment Day celebrations
The Egyptian Ministry of Environment has withdrawn its support for this year's World Environment Day (WED) celebrations, stating that the…
Ancient cats: EMRO’s fight to preserve the Egyptian Mau
May 27, 2011
Ancient cats: EMRO’s fight to preserve the Egyptian Mau
Historians and cat-lovers alike will agree that the Egyptian Mau is a pretty unique feline. The reasons behind this are…
Dominique De Bruin introduces ‘permaculture,’ a system that mimics nature’s cycles
May 26, 2011
Dominique De Bruin introduces ‘permaculture,’ a system that mimics nature’s cycles
This article is part of the series launched by Al-Masry Al-Youm English Edition in collaboration with the Wadi Environmental Science…
When trash becomes art: Basurama in Cairo
May 25, 2011
When trash becomes art: Basurama in Cairo
Don’t hesitate if a friend invites you to sit on a “tire sofa.” Hide your surprise when spotting a light…
Governor revokes fishing decree in Ras Mohamed
May 24, 2011
Governor revokes fishing decree in Ras Mohamed
The governor of South Sinai on 19 May reneged on the decree he had issued in earlier in the month,…
Fresh volcano eruption begins in Iceland
May 22, 2011
Fresh volcano eruption begins in Iceland
Reykjavik - The Grimsvoetn volcano under Iceland's largest glacier began erupting Saturday, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said, reporting a tall…
Brazil creates office to fight deforestation
May 21, 2011
Brazil creates office to fight deforestation
Brazil on Wednesday announced the creation of an emergency task force to fight against the deforestation of the Amazon, after…
Eco-tourism suffers in post-revolution Egypt
May 20, 2011
Eco-tourism suffers in post-revolution Egypt
The protection of the environment is usually considered one of the least important concerns for traditional mass tourism. But "eco-tourism"…