Environment
US cities, states defy Trump, still back Paris climate deal
November 11, 2017
US cities, states defy Trump, still back Paris climate deal
A group of US states, cities, businesses and universities said Saturday they are still committed to curbing global warming even…
Developing world says rich nations shirking on climate
November 10, 2017
Developing world says rich nations shirking on climate
The failure of wealthy nations to deliver on short-term climate commitments could hinder the rollout of a landmark treaty, a…
Thousands of schools close as smog envelopes India, Pakistan
November 9, 2017
Thousands of schools close as smog envelopes India, Pakistan
Schools closed across large swathes of north India on Thursday as a hazardous fog of toxic pollution cloaked the region…
Egypt signs $653 mn solar park deal with IFC led consortium, Egypt’s largest
October 30, 2017
Egypt signs $653 mn solar park deal with IFC led consortium, Egypt’s largest
Egypt signed an agreement on Sunday for the construction of 13 solar-power plants in Aswan financed by a consortium led…
Iran moves to save last ‘mascot’ Asiatic cheetahs
October 30, 2017
Iran moves to save last ‘mascot’ Asiatic cheetahs
Iranian environmentalists have mobilised to protect the world’s last Asiatic cheetahs, estimated to number just 50 and faced with the…
Solutions&Co: An innovative ecological initiative with a global impact
October 27, 2017
Solutions&Co: An innovative ecological initiative with a global impact
At a time when only two countries in the world are non-signatories of the Paris Agreement, Sparknews is bringing major…
Award winning BBC Blue Planet documentary to feature Egypt in sequel
October 23, 2017
Award winning BBC Blue Planet documentary to feature Egypt in sequel
BBC recently announced it would be airing a seven-part sequel of Blue Planet documentary series later this year, aiming to highlight scientific…
African rhino injures poacher in rare reversal of fortunes
October 22, 2017
African rhino injures poacher in rare reversal of fortunes
A rhino turned the tables on a suspected poacher in Namibia, charging and injuring the man while he was allegedly…
Three solar power plants to be established in Aswan worth US200 million
October 17, 2017
Three solar power plants to be established in Aswan worth US200 million
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail signed an agreement on Tuesday to the establish three solar power plants in the Benban area…
Greenpeace faults many tech giants for environment impact
October 17, 2017
Greenpeace faults many tech giants for environment impact
The environmental group Greenpeace issued a report on Tuesday giving technology titans including Samsung Electronics, Amazon and Huawei low marks…