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Nile Delta distributary littered with dead fish

Nile Delta distributary littered with dead fish

Citizens in the Nile Delta region are anxious about the large numbers of dead fish that have been found at…
Killer whales risk extinction off Europe from banned chemicals

Killer whales risk extinction off Europe from banned chemicals

Killer whales are at risk of extinction off industrialized regions of Europe from poisonous chemicals banned decades ago that are…
In south Indian temple town, plastics become taboo

In south Indian temple town, plastics become taboo

Millions of Hindu men trudge the steep, three-hour climb to a hilltop temple to worship a celibate god every year.…
Egypt to inaugurate first Middle East climate change museum Thursday

Egypt to inaugurate first Middle East climate change museum Thursday

Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy will inaugurate a museum for fossils and climate change on Thursday, which is the first of…
Suez Canal receives first eco-friendly vessel

Suez Canal receives first eco-friendly vessel

“The biggest” eco-friendly ship passed through the Suez Canal on Wednesday, the head of the Suez Canal Authority, Mohab Mamish, said…
Antarctic icebergs have surprise role in slowing warming: study

Antarctic icebergs have surprise role in slowing warming: study

The biggest icebergs breaking off Antarctica unexpectedly help to slow global warming as they melt away into the chill Southern…
Australia pushes to boost crocodile exports

Australia pushes to boost crocodile exports

Australian officials are looking to increase the export of crocodile products in 2016, after decades of official protection to stop…
CNN: Delhi residents give up cars to stop toxic air pollution

CNN: Delhi residents give up cars to stop toxic air pollution

Smog-choked residents of New Delhi welcomed the new year on Friday by largely complying with dramatic new driving restrictions designed…
More Chinese cities issue their 1st red alerts for heavy smog

More Chinese cities issue their 1st red alerts for heavy smog

More Chinese cities are issuing their first red alerts for pollution in response to forecasts of heavy smog, after the…
In Greenland, hopes for climate change to boost economy

In Greenland, hopes for climate change to boost economy

As the world struggles to limit climate change, some people in Greenland hope to cash in on rising temperatures with…
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