Environment
Bad weather to hit Egypt
January 13, 2011
Bad weather to hit Egypt
The General Authority for Meteorology announced that Egypt will be exposed to 72 hours of bad weather starting Friday. It…
BP spill panel urges big reform
January 12, 2011
BP spill panel urges big reform
Washington--A presidential commission probing the Gulf of Mexico oil spill said Tuesday that industry practices must be overhauled and a…
Ministry launches campaign to verify standards of organic products
January 11, 2011
Ministry launches campaign to verify standards of organic products
Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Amin Abaza announced the formation of a high committee for organic produce to oversee…
Minister: Smoking to be banned in Egyptian public spaces by 2015
January 10, 2011
Minister: Smoking to be banned in Egyptian public spaces by 2015
Smoking will be officially banned in all public places in Egypt by 2015, Health Minister Hatem al-Gabli announced this week.Violators,…
Rooftop gardens: Waging the environment war from your roof
January 10, 2011
Rooftop gardens: Waging the environment war from your roof
The concrete ocean that Cairo has become leaves very little space for majestic trees and lush parks. The city is…
With pigs long gone, traditional recycling methods remain ineffective
January 9, 2011
With pigs long gone, traditional recycling methods remain ineffective
A year and a half ago, in April 2009, the Egyptian government adopted the most stringent stance possible against the…
Green Profile: Interview with Ismail Serageldin
January 4, 2011
Green Profile: Interview with Ismail Serageldin
As part of our Green Profile series, in which prominent figures discuss pressing environmental issues, Al-Masry Al-Youm spoke to Ismail…
Recent bad weather leads to higher sedimentation rate in Nile
January 4, 2011
Recent bad weather leads to higher sedimentation rate in Nile
Recent flooding and torrential rains in Egypt have affected the Nile River, causing higher-than-usual rates of water turbidity and discoloration
Egypt flower exhibition to receive 30,000 visitors
January 3, 2011
Egypt flower exhibition to receive 30,000 visitors
The Flora Egypt 2011 exhibition, running from 12-15 January, is expected to receive 30,000 visitors and will be one of…
Environmental Voices: The path for climate change beyond Cancun
January 2, 2011
Environmental Voices: The path for climate change beyond Cancun
The UN Climate Change Conference--recently held in Cancun, Mexico--delivered what is considered to be a balanced package of decisions in…