Environment
Egypt’s CO2 emissions up by 2.13%, fossil fuels largely to blame
June 6, 2016
Egypt’s CO2 emissions up by 2.13%, fossil fuels largely to blame
The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) has reported a rise in Egypt's carbon dioxide emissions resulting from…
Large parts of Great Barrier Reef ‘dead in 20 years’
April 29, 2016
Large parts of Great Barrier Reef ‘dead in 20 years’
Large parts of Australia's Great Barrier Reef could be dead within 20 years as climate change drives mass coral bleaching,…
‘Sludge’ can help China curb emissions and power cities, says think tank
April 9, 2016
‘Sludge’ can help China curb emissions and power cities, says think tank
China can cut its greenhouse gas emissions and generate electricity by treating the 30 million tonnes of sludge its wastewater…
Environmental agency tackles broken oil pipeline in Hurghada
March 28, 2016
Environmental agency tackles broken oil pipeline in Hurghada
Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy said on Monday that measures were being taken to clean-up an oil spill by the Hurghada…
Clean-up campaign off the coast of Taba, Nuweiba
March 22, 2016
Clean-up campaign off the coast of Taba, Nuweiba
Abu Galum Protectorate launched on Monday an environmental diving campaign in Taba.The campaign — a seabed clean-up at diving spots…
Calls for climate action over Great Barrier Reef bleaching
March 21, 2016
Calls for climate action over Great Barrier Reef bleaching
Environmental groups on Monday urged greater action on climate change after the government declared the highest alert level over an…
Environment behind nearly quarter of global deaths: WHO
March 16, 2016
Environment behind nearly quarter of global deaths: WHO
One in four deaths worldwide are due to environmental factors like air, water and soil pollution, as well as unsafe…
Tanta University comes 17th in Shell Eco-Marathon fuel-efficiency challenge
March 10, 2016
Tanta University comes 17th in Shell Eco-Marathon fuel-efficiency challenge
Tanta University’s Faculty of Engineering team took second place in the Middle East and ranked 17th globally in the 2016…
Ethiopia plans new 2,000 MW hydropower dam: Desalegn
March 10, 2016
Ethiopia plans new 2,000 MW hydropower dam: Desalegn
Ethiopia, which plans to become a top regional electricity exporter, will soon launch a new 2,000 megawatt hydropower dam, Prime…
Experts warn against overfishing of Red Sea shells
March 3, 2016
Experts warn against overfishing of Red Sea shells
Several marine environment experts have warned against the increasing overfishing of seashells in the Red Sea, which could lead to…