Environment

Medical waste traders sentenced to prison

Medical waste traders sentenced to prison

The Cairo Criminal Court approved yesterday a 15-year prison sentence for Ibrahim Ramadan Abdel Salam, a Cairo University Hospital janitor…
Campaign against shark sales scores first victory

Campaign against shark sales scores first victory

The Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA) launched a campaign earlier this month aimed at raising awareness about the…
A message on the occasion of Earth Hour

A message on the occasion of Earth Hour

Media have covered the topic of global warming extensively in recent months, but an important message is being overlooked: the…
Minister proposes environmental police and courts

Minister proposes environmental police and courts

The Hawamdiya Sugar Company has been referred to the attorney general's office by the Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs…
Tunisian and Egyptian farmers cooperate in biodiversity efforts

Tunisian and Egyptian farmers cooperate in biodiversity efforts

Why is biodiversity important? How does agricultural biodiversity protect against soil salinity, plant disease and desertification? Do these environmental concerns…
Smearing the sky: Chemtrails over Egypt

Smearing the sky: Chemtrails over Egypt

From the perennial smog that makes Cairo give any city in China, India or Mexico a run for its money…
Egypt prepares for Earth Hour

Egypt prepares for Earth Hour

The feeling of helplessness bordering on panic that strikes when we suddenly lose power in our homes is familiar to…
Nature under attack in Dahab

Nature under attack in Dahab

Dahab, a coastal town in South Sinai, is embroiled in allegations of inadvertent damage being done to its coral reefs.
‘Protected’ retreat

‘Protected’ retreat

Beach vacations are risky. For many, the rare chance to escape the daily grind of city life for a few…
Environment ministry approves 84 tourist projects

Environment ministry approves 84 tourist projects

The environment ministry approved 84 tourist projects for implementation, including tourist hotels and resorts. The decision came after the ministry…
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