Environment

Water? What water?

Water? What water?

Modern science tells us that our resources are not infinite. Nevertheless, the notion of securing the world's fresh-water supply has…
Q&A: Mohamed el-Raey on averting climatic catastrophe

Q&A: Mohamed el-Raey on averting climatic catastrophe

On Monday, the United Nations Climate Change Summit began in Copenhagen, where delegations from all over the world are discussing…
Cairo joins global grassroots on climate change

Cairo joins global grassroots on climate change

This weekend Cairo will host two candlelight vigils as part of a global effort to urge participants in the Copenhagen…
National Research Center hosts bio-fuel conference

National Research Center hosts bio-fuel conference

The National Research Center (NRC) is today hosting a conference on the use of bio-fuel for modern industries, held on…
Towards cities powered by the sun

Towards cities powered by the sun

Our sun shines every day, yet solar energy remains an elusive commodity. We are told that the answer to this…
Environment Ministry to recycle expired oil

Environment Ministry to recycle expired oil

The Environment Ministry next week plans to send 14 tons of expired oil recently seized from the local market to…
Coral reefs vs Climate change

Coral reefs vs Climate change

For most people, the Red Sea's coral reefs are little more than pretty to look at. But for those living…
Hotelier nabbed for environmental breaches

Hotelier nabbed for environmental breaches

Hurghada -- The owner of a hotel complex in the Red Sea resort city of Hurghada was recently arrested on…
MPs blast govt for ignoring climate change

MPs blast govt for ignoring climate change

Parliament's health committee on Monday warned the government against ignoring the issue of climate change, a phenomenon that some experts…
Q&A: Salah Arafa, maven of sustainable development

Q&A: Salah Arafa, maven of sustainable development

Late last month, American University in Cairo (AUC) physics Professor Salah Arafa was chosen "Man of the Year" by Egypt's…
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