Environment
Abu Dhabi aims to become renewable energy capital of the world
November 15, 2010
Abu Dhabi aims to become renewable energy capital of the world
IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency, is an inter-governmental organization which aims to promote “the adoption and sustainable use of…
Irrigation Ministry plans for flood defenses
November 13, 2010
Irrigation Ministry plans for flood defenses
Tighter controls on construction in desert areas have been announced by the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Nasr…
Protectorates not Protected: Al-Ahrash
November 11, 2010
Protectorates not Protected: Al-Ahrash
Bordering the Gaza Strip, Al-Ahrash Natural Protectorate is located at Egypt's northeastern-most border. With an area of just six kilometers…
Report exposes fire hazards at Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority
November 9, 2010
Report exposes fire hazards at Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority
A report released recently by the Electricity and Energy Ministry’s central security administration has revealed serious problems and fire hazards…
Hurghada resort owners charged with environmental violations
November 8, 2010
Hurghada resort owners charged with environmental violations
Head of the Red Sea Governorate, Magdy Qobeisy, decided on Sunday to refer two Hurghada tourist resort owners to general…
Environmental Voices: Egypt’s Progress towards Environmental Sustainability
November 7, 2010
Environmental Voices: Egypt’s Progress towards Environmental Sustainability
The following article is part of Al-Masry Al Youm's weekly "Environmental Voices" series, in which issues related to the environment--whether…
Threat to Egyptian coastline real: experts’ reactions varied
November 5, 2010
Threat to Egyptian coastline real: experts’ reactions varied
The study on the threat to the Egyptian coastline published by Al-Masry Al-Youm in a series on climate change has…
Protectorates not Protected: Zaranik
November 4, 2010
Protectorates not Protected: Zaranik
The Zaranik protectorate, located around 30 kilometers west of Arish along Egypt's Mediterranean coast in north Sinai, is a vital…
Rising sea levels could submerge Nile Delta, geologist warns
November 3, 2010
Rising sea levels could submerge Nile Delta, geologist warns
Assiut University held a press conference on Wednesday to announce the results of a study conducted by Egyptian Geologist Khaled…
Republican wins to hurt Obama’s clean energy plans
November 3, 2010
Republican wins to hurt Obama’s clean energy plans
Big Republican wins in Tuesday's election will not only kill chances that the US Congress will pass a broad climate…