Environment
Major economies accused of ‘backsliding’ on emissions as G20 climate meet ends in failure
September 3, 2022
Major economies accused of ‘backsliding’ on emissions as G20 climate meet ends in failure
Some of the world’s major economies are “backsliding” on their emissions commitments, the UK’s climate delegate Alok Sharma said on…
Egypt to launch Egypt-International Cooperation Forum’s 2nd edition on September 7
August 31, 2022
Egypt to launch Egypt-International Cooperation Forum’s 2nd edition on September 7
Egypt’s Ministry of International Cooperation will launch the second edition of the Egypt — International Cooperation Forum on September 7…
Greenland ice losses set to raise global sea levels by nearly a foot, new research shows
August 30, 2022
Greenland ice losses set to raise global sea levels by nearly a foot, new research shows
(CNN) – Widespread ice losses from Greenland have locked in nearly a foot of global sea level rise that’s set…
The world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger trains are here
August 24, 2022
The world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger trains are here
(CNN) — The future of environmentally friendly travel might just be here — and it’s Germany that’s leading the charge,…
Dugongs functionally extinct in Chinese waters, study finds
August 24, 2022
Dugongs functionally extinct in Chinese waters, study finds
The dugong, a gentle marine mammal that has frequented China’s southern waters for hundreds of years, has become functionally extinct…
Environment Minister announces presidential directive to reduce use of plastic bags
August 20, 2022
Environment Minister announces presidential directive to reduce use of plastic bags
Egyptian Environment Minister, Yasmine Fouad announced on Friday that a presidential directive is in place to limit the use of…
Al-Azhar, Environment Ministry launch ‘Our Climate is Our Lives’ initiative ahead of COP27
August 15, 2022
Al-Azhar, Environment Ministry launch ‘Our Climate is Our Lives’ initiative ahead of COP27
The Ministry of Environment and Al-Azhar launched an initiative dubbed “Our Climate is Our Lives” to support Egypt’s hosting of…
World’s largest ice sheet crumbling faster than previously thought, satellite imagery shows
August 13, 2022
World’s largest ice sheet crumbling faster than previously thought, satellite imagery shows
Los Angeles – Antarctica’s coastal glaciers are shedding icebergs more rapidly than nature can replenish the crumbling ice, doubling previous…
60 percent of European Union and UK land is now facing drought conditions
August 10, 2022
60 percent of European Union and UK land is now facing drought conditions
(CNN) – At least 60 percent of land in the European Union and United Kingdom — an area bigger than…
Egypt signs 4 million euro grant with EU to support industry
August 7, 2022
Egypt signs 4 million euro grant with EU to support industry
Egyptian Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad signed a joint cooperation agreement with the European Union to obtain a four million euro…