Environment
The future of environmental politics in Egypt
March 29, 2011
The future of environmental politics in Egypt
Unfortunately, the environment has not been a priority for Egypt. Like in the case of many other developing countries, environmentally…
Is Earth Hour just a publicity stunt?
March 28, 2011
Is Earth Hour just a publicity stunt?
Last Saturday saw the fifth anniversary of Earth Hour, a controversial event organized globally by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).…
Soaring radioactivity deals blow to Japan’s plant
March 27, 2011
Soaring radioactivity deals blow to Japan’s plant
Workers were pulled back from a reactor building at Japan's earthquake-wrecked nuclear plant on Sunday after potentially lethal levels of…
On Egypt’s finite water supply
March 26, 2011
On Egypt’s finite water supply
Turning Herodotus’s epithet on its head, some have recently claimed that “the Nile is the gift of Egypt,” adducing historic…
Earth Hour 2011: Going beyond the hour
March 26, 2011
Earth Hour 2011: Going beyond the hour
The yearly environmental event Earth Hour -- which began in 2007 -- will be held today. For one hour, starting…
Japan nuclear crisis still a serious concern
March 23, 2011
Japan nuclear crisis still a serious concern
Tokyo residents have been warned not to give babies tap water because of radiation leaking from a nuclear plant crippled…
Endangered Species: Egypt’s vultures
March 22, 2011
Endangered Species: Egypt’s vultures
Less than a century ago, it was common to see vultures flying over Cairo and nesting in some of the…
Today: World Water Day
March 22, 2011
Today: World Water Day
World Water Day, which is celebrated today, aims to raise awareness among communities, governments and individuals on the importance of…
Today: World Forestry Day
March 21, 2011
Today: World Forestry Day
In the words of Nelson Henderson, “The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do…
Green cities of the future?
March 21, 2011
Green cities of the future?
In 2009, Abu Dhabi was chosen to host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). It is to…