Environment
A message on the occasion of Earth Hour
March 29, 2010
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
March 29, 2010
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
March 28, 2010
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
March 26, 2010
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
March 26, 2010
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
March 25, 2010
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
March 23, 2010
‘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
March 22, 2010
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…
Curbs on coral trade rejected at UN conference
March 22, 2010
Curbs on coral trade rejected at UN conference
Dubai--A UN conference rejected on Sunday trade restrictions on red and pink corals used in jewelry in what environmentalists called…
Civil society takes lead in solid waste management
March 16, 2010
Civil society takes lead in solid waste management
Solid-waste management is the system for controlling, handling and disposing of solid waste to reduce it to the smallest volume…