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‘Sludge’ can help China curb emissions and power cities, says think tank

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
Nuweiba oil spill cleared-up, but work in Ras Gharib ongoing: official

Nuweiba oil spill cleared-up, but work in Ras Gharib ongoing: official

An oil spill in Nuweiba harbor has been cleaned up, according to Kawthar Hanafy, head of the Environment Ministry's central…
Antarctica penguins unable to return home due to iceberg grounding

Antarctica penguins unable to return home due to iceberg grounding

Tens of thousands of Antarctic penguins are estimated to be unable to return to their colony after a massive iceberg…
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