Environment
Red Sea’s phosphate dust, a persisting environmental crises
July 30, 2015
Red Sea’s phosphate dust, a persisting environmental crises
The residents of Hamrawin village in the Red Sea’s area of al-Quseir are suffering from a serious health and environmental…
Can we save forests and produce palm oil? Scientists seek answer
July 29, 2015
Can we save forests and produce palm oil? Scientists seek answer
Despite promises by many big companies that produce, trade and use palm oil to clean up their supply chains, complaints…
Men due in court for killing Zimbabwe’s Cecil the lion
July 29, 2015
Men due in court for killing Zimbabwe’s Cecil the lion
Two men were due to appear in a Zimbabwean court on poaching charges Wednesday after a wealthy American dentist killed…
Hong Kong giant panda Jia Jia becomes oldest ever
July 28, 2015
Hong Kong giant panda Jia Jia becomes oldest ever
It may not be considered a landmark birthday for humans, but turning 37 on Tuesday made Hong Kong's Jia Jia…
Bangladesh discovers only 100 tigers in famed Sundarbans
July 27, 2015
Bangladesh discovers only 100 tigers in famed Sundarbans
Bangladesh has only about 100 tigers living in the world's largest mangrove forest, far fewer of the endangered animals than…
Greenpeace: China air pollution levels fall
July 22, 2015
Greenpeace: China air pollution levels fall
Air pollution levels in China's cities improved in the first six months of this year, environmental campaign group Greenpeace said…
Report: Hong Kong ivory trade ‘major threat’ to elephant survival
July 16, 2015
Report: Hong Kong ivory trade ‘major threat’ to elephant survival
Hong Kong's booming ivory market is helping push elephants towards extinction, conservationists said Thursday, reporting more ivory items on sale…
EgyptAir plans to launch its first bio-fuel-run jet in a year
July 14, 2015
EgyptAir plans to launch its first bio-fuel-run jet in a year
EgyptAir plans to launch its first plane run on biofuel, replacing traditional jet fuel, in one year, said Civil Aviation…
Environment Minister: Climate change sensitive crisis
July 13, 2015
Environment Minister: Climate change sensitive crisis
Climate change is one of the sensitive issues not only due to its possible negative impact on Egypt, but also…
Playing the Lower Keys: Concert piped underwater in Florida
July 12, 2015
Playing the Lower Keys: Concert piped underwater in Florida
Hundreds of music-loving snorkelers and divers, joined by distance swimmer Diana Nyad, ducked beneath the waves Saturday as a radio…