Environment
$500mn investment to foster energy sector in Egypt: Minister of Investment
August 30, 2017
$500mn investment to foster energy sector in Egypt: Minister of Investment
The World Bank (WB) approved,Tuesday, to inject $500 million of direct investments in oil and gas projects into Egypt. $100…
Climate change seen as cause for mudslide in Switzerland
August 28, 2017
Climate change seen as cause for mudslide in Switzerland
The effects of climate change are partially to blame for a mudslide through a southeastern village that left eight people…
US, Canada to investigate deaths of endangered whales
August 26, 2017
US, Canada to investigate deaths of endangered whales
Marine authorities in the US and Canada said Friday they will marshal resources to try to find out what’s behind…
Where’s the kelp? Warm ocean takes toll on undersea forests
August 22, 2017
Where’s the kelp? Warm ocean takes toll on undersea forests
When diving in the Gulf of Maine a few years back, Jennifer Dijkstra expected to be swimming through a flowing…
Water agency hires firm to evaluate Niagara Falls discharge
August 15, 2017
Water agency hires firm to evaluate Niagara Falls discharge
The public agency that was responsible for black, smelly water being discharged into water below Niagara Falls says it’s hired…
Earthquake hits Turkish tourist resort
August 8, 2017
Earthquake hits Turkish tourist resort
An earthquake measuring 5.3 has struck 14 kilometers off the shore of Bodrum, a busy tourist city on Turkey’s Mediterranean…
Tiny ‘meat-loving’ sea creatures in Australia ‘eat’ teenager’s legs
August 7, 2017
Tiny ‘meat-loving’ sea creatures in Australia ‘eat’ teenager’s legs
A Melbourne teenager says his legs were covered in blood after they were eaten by tiny marine creatures at a…
Egypt to manufacture solar panels soon: Head of Renewable Energy Authority
August 6, 2017
Egypt to manufacture solar panels soon: Head of Renewable Energy Authority
Head of the New & Renewable Energy Authority Mohamed Mousa announced on Sunday that Egypt will begin to manufacture solar…
In photos: Seas rise, trees die – Climate change before your eyes
August 1, 2017
In photos: Seas rise, trees die – Climate change before your eyes
They’re called “ghost forests” — dead trees along vast swaths of coastline invaded by rising seas, something scientists call one…
Humans will have used up Earth’s resources for 2017 by August 2nd: report
July 31, 2017
Humans will have used up Earth’s resources for 2017 by August 2nd: report
It’s almost eight months into 2017, and humanity’s demand for ecological resources has already exceeded what the planet can replenish…