Environment
Unmitigated climate change to shrink global economy by 23 percent, researchers find
November 17, 2015
Unmitigated climate change to shrink global economy by 23 percent, researchers find
When the world heats up, economies around the globe will cool down. That's according to a new study which predicts…
Global warming: What if we do nothing?
November 17, 2015
Global warming: What if we do nothing?
If mankind fails to curtail global warming, we will have to deal with fallout ranging from massive refugee crises and…
Environment Ministry to investigate cause of Sunday smog
November 16, 2015
Environment Ministry to investigate cause of Sunday smog
Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy has announced that smog in several areas of the country on Sunday was a result of…
Brazil mining flood could devastate environment for years
November 15, 2015
Brazil mining flood could devastate environment for years
The collapse of two dams at a Brazilian mine has cut off drinking water for quarter of a million people…
Madrid sets parking, speed restrictions to control pollution
November 15, 2015
Madrid sets parking, speed restrictions to control pollution
Street parking for non-residents has been banned in central Madrid and speed limits reduced on access highways in a bid…
Indonesia says forest fires could be back in weeks
November 14, 2015
Indonesia says forest fires could be back in weeks
Indonesia's forest fires, which this year sent vast plumes of smoke across the region described by climate officials as a…
Authorities warn against illegal fishing practices near High Dam
November 13, 2015
Authorities warn against illegal fishing practices near High Dam
Authorities at the Aswan High Dam said fishermen have been told to abstain from poaching practices in Lake Nasser. Asaad Abdel…
Moderate weather expected Friday
November 12, 2015
Moderate weather expected Friday
Meteorologists expect moderate weather in the north of the country and north Upper Egypt Friday. It will be slightly hot…
Experts predict CO2 levels will hit historic high in 2016
November 11, 2015
Experts predict CO2 levels will hit historic high in 2016
The UN weather agency has announced that carbon dioxide (CO2) levels are likely to reach unprecedented levels next year, leading…
El Nino threatens 11 million children in Africa with hunger, disease: UN
November 11, 2015
El Nino threatens 11 million children in Africa with hunger, disease: UN
Some 11 million children in eastern and southern Africa face hunger, disease and water shortages as a result of the…