Environment
More eco-friendly economy saves Egypt 30% in power consumption
March 8, 2015
More eco-friendly economy saves Egypt 30% in power consumption
Enhancing energy efficiency could save Egypt 30 percent (33 billion KW) of electricity consumption, according to a United Nations Environment…
Egyptians race to expand Suez Canal, hoping for trade surge
March 4, 2015
Egyptians race to expand Suez Canal, hoping for trade surge
Bulldozers push earth and dredgers spit mud round the clock at Egypt's Suez Canal in a race to quickly expand…
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…