Environment
Indian tea tastes different because of climate change
January 1, 2011
Indian tea tastes different because of climate change
Gauhati, India--In this humid, lush region where an important part of the world's breakfast is born, the evidence of climate…
China likely bright spot in Asia climate action
December 31, 2010
China likely bright spot in Asia climate action
The outcome of UN climate talks in Mexico this month should boost steps in Asia to curb greenhouse gas emissions,…
Environmental Voices: Migratory birds threatened in Egypt
December 27, 2010
Environmental Voices: Migratory birds threatened in Egypt
Bird migration is one of the greatest spectacles of the natural world. Every year millions of birds migrate along specific…
Frost and stormy weather expected to hit Egypt
December 26, 2010
Frost and stormy weather expected to hit Egypt
A new year's eve frost is expected to hit Egypt, with temperatures reaching only 18C during the day, according to…
Protectorates not Protected: The Hassana Dome
December 24, 2010
Protectorates not Protected: The Hassana Dome
The Hassana Dome is a unique geological formation in Giza created 100 million years ago. Although designated a natural protectorate…
Agriculture Ministry adopts plan to increase wheat seed production
December 22, 2010
Agriculture Ministry adopts plan to increase wheat seed production
Minister of Agriculture Amin Abaza approved a plan to increase the production of wheat in order to meet domestic demands.…
Animal rights group to blacklist governorates that mistreat animals
December 21, 2010
Animal rights group to blacklist governorates that mistreat animals
The Egyptian Animal Friends Society, an organization that aims to prevent cruelty against animals, is working to compile a black…
Minister: Egypt lost 700,000 feddans to illegal construction
December 20, 2010
Minister: Egypt lost 700,000 feddans to illegal construction
Egypt has lost 700,000 feddans over the past 20 years due to illegal construction on cultivable lands in the Delta…
Alexandria designated best Arab city for environment management
December 20, 2010
Alexandria designated best Arab city for environment management
The Saudi Meteorology and Environmental Protection Authority has chosen Egypt's Alexandria as the best Arab city for environmental management. Saudi Prince…
2010: A tough year for the environment
December 20, 2010
2010: A tough year for the environment
As 2010 comes to an end, Al-Masry Al-Youm takes a look at the main environmental news--both local and international--for this…