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Rising sea levels could submerge Nile Delta, geologist warns

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

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…
Half of living organisms extinct within 50 years, says expert

Half of living organisms extinct within 50 years, says expert

Head of the Advisory Commission at the Arab Federation for the Protection of Environment, Salah Hafez, predicted on Tuesday half…
Environmental Voices: Energy efficient design in the Middle East Part II

Environmental Voices: Energy efficient design in the Middle East Part II

The hybrid approach, as its name indicates, is a hybrid between the revivalist and progressive approaches. It first appeared in…
Environmental Voices: Energy efficient design in the Middle East Part I

Environmental Voices: Energy efficient design in the Middle East Part I

The notions of sustainable and energy efficient design first entered the global consciousness with the energy shortages of the 70s…
UN seals historic treaty to protect ecosystems

UN seals historic treaty to protect ecosystems

NAGOYA--A historic global treaty to protect the world's forests, coral reefs and other threatened ecosystems within 10 years was sealed…
Environment Ministry clamps down on factory pollution

Environment Ministry clamps down on factory pollution

Minister of Environment, Maged George said that in cooperation with the Greater Cairo branch of the environmental police, his ministry…
Environmental activism in Egypt: hopes for a brighter future

Environmental activism in Egypt: hopes for a brighter future

It’s no longer limited to the slums and low-income neighborhoods: at this point even a brief stroll through any of…
Protectorates not protected: The Siwa Oasis

Protectorates not protected: The Siwa Oasis

Siwa Oasis became a protectorate in 2002 as per Prime Ministerial decree number 1219, although nowadays visitors would have a…
UN talks to save nature zero in on historic deal

UN talks to save nature zero in on historic deal

Nagoya--Ministers from around the world began on Wednesday a final push for a UN deal to protect nature, urged by…
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