Environment
India bets on genetically modified rapeseed crop for a second green revolution
February 24, 2015
India bets on genetically modified rapeseed crop for a second green revolution
On a fenced plot not far from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home, a field of mustard is in full…
Is climate change fuelling war?
February 11, 2015
Is climate change fuelling war?
For years, scientists and security analysts have warned that global warming looms as a potential source of war and unrest.Storms,…
Egypt hosts African environment summit in March
February 3, 2015
Egypt hosts African environment summit in March
Egypt will host in March a major African conference on environment, the Environment Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday, saying…
Egypt’s cabinet approves guidelines of coal use in industrial activities
January 27, 2015
Egypt’s cabinet approves guidelines of coal use in industrial activities
The Egyptian Cabinet approved the guidelines for the use of coal in industrial activities in Egypt, the minister of environmental…
Floods return wildlife to areas of Eastern Desert
January 21, 2015
Floods return wildlife to areas of Eastern Desert
Floods are usually known for their destructive forces in urban communities.
Oil price slump puts at risk clean energy push: experts
January 17, 2015
Oil price slump puts at risk clean energy push: experts
Falling oil prices could have a negative impact on global efforts to develop renewable energy sources, experts warned Saturday at…
NASA says 2014 was hottest year on record
January 16, 2015
NASA says 2014 was hottest year on record
Last year was Earth’s warmest on record, separate analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released on…
Environment Minister: Announcement of coal use requirements postponed to February
January 14, 2015
Environment Minister: Announcement of coal use requirements postponed to February
Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy said the announcement of the coal use requirements that was scheduled for January has been postponed…
Penalties for Nile River violations to mount to 1 year in jail, fines
January 6, 2015
Penalties for Nile River violations to mount to 1 year in jail, fines
Penalties for violations against the Nile River will be intensified to reach one year in jail and fining, the government…
Climate change: In 2015, the long march to Paris
December 30, 2014
Climate change: In 2015, the long march to Paris
Agreements on climate change -- to paraphrase what the 19th-century German statesman Otto von Bismarck said about law-making -- are…