Environment

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…
Curbs on coral trade rejected at UN conference

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

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…
Govt authority seeks details on radioactive mud shipment

Govt authority seeks details on radioactive mud shipment

A government authority has asked the Damietta seaport administration to submit a detailed report on a three-month old mud shipment…
Radioactive cargo seized at Damietta seaport

Radioactive cargo seized at Damietta seaport

Two containers of mud from India were seized by the Civil Protection Department at Damietta seaport last Saturday.The mud, which…
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