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In Cancun, industrial nations urged to finance clean energy projects

In Cancun, industrial nations urged to finance clean energy projects

Cancun--The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change calls on industrial nations to help developing countries combat climate change by…
Egypt demands second commitment period for Kyoto Protocol

Egypt demands second commitment period for Kyoto Protocol

The Mexican government started unofficial negotiations with member states of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, with a…
Kyoto protocol needs second commitment phase: China

Kyoto protocol needs second commitment phase: China

Cancun--China stressed the need Saturday for a global climate pact that sets a second commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol.A…
Protectorates not protected: Petrified trees vs. urban sprawl

Protectorates not protected: Petrified trees vs. urban sprawl

Located in the desert hills of Qattamiya, around 30 km southeast of Cairo, the Petrified Forest is a relatively small…
Developing nations call on world powers to combat climate change

Developing nations call on world powers to combat climate change

Egypt has officially agreed with several developing nations to request that the G-8 industrial countries establish a US$30-billion
Green Profile: Interview with Hisham Zaazou

Green Profile: Interview with Hisham Zaazou

The following is Al-Masry Al-Youm's interview with Hisham Zaazou, senior assistant to Egypt’s Minister of Tourism, as part of our…
The time to act is now, says AFED water report

The time to act is now, says AFED water report

The Arab World, already experiencing severe water shortages, faces imminent water crisis. These alarming conclusions appeared in the latest Arab…
Time for compromise, troubled UN climate talks told

Time for compromise, troubled UN climate talks told

Cancun--A new round of UN climate talks is underway to appeal for action and compromise after the squabbles that drove…
Time for compromise, troubled UN climate talks told

Time for compromise, troubled UN climate talks told

Cancun--A new round of UN climate talks is underway to appeals for action and compromise after the squabbles that drove…
The Cancun Summit: Making up for Copenhagen

The Cancun Summit: Making up for Copenhagen

It’s been one year since the world witnessed the fiasco that was the Copenhagen Summit. At that event, some 120…
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