Science
Sinai sea turtle mass deaths shrouded in mystery
October 31, 2012
Sinai sea turtle mass deaths shrouded in mystery
Scientists are still unable to identify with certainty the cause of the mass death of dozens of marine turtles last…
Oil spill approaches Sohag
October 30, 2012
Oil spill approaches Sohag
The Sohag Governorate has announced it had prepared large quantities of sponge and chaff to contain oil that spilled into…
As garbage piles up in canals, residents take matters into their own hands
October 29, 2012
As garbage piles up in canals, residents take matters into their own hands
Although the Nile is generally praised as the country’s lifeblood, many people actually rely on its irrigation canals. But when…
Dropping seed bombs
October 26, 2012
Dropping seed bombs
Environmentalists, activists and bystanders gathered Saturday at various locations around Cairo and Alexandria to join a seed bombing campaign known…
Intellectuals denounce preacher’s call for destroying statues
October 24, 2012
Intellectuals denounce preacher’s call for destroying statues
Intellectuals and writers have lashed out at Islamic preacher Youssef al-Badry’s call to destroy statues because he considers them idols.…
Supporting Egypt’s wetlands and waterbirds through regional cooperation
October 23, 2012
Supporting Egypt’s wetlands and waterbirds through regional cooperation
North African wetlands constitute important stopover sites and wintering grounds for water birds breeding in Eurasia, including many globally threatened…
Murky waters: Bad practices in fish farms cause major health concerns
October 22, 2012
Murky waters: Bad practices in fish farms cause major health concerns
Although experts often advise that people eat fish three times a week, in Egypt, you might think twice before taking…
Are oil and gas companies fracking up Egypt’s environment?
October 21, 2012
Are oil and gas companies fracking up Egypt’s environment?
It might sound like a swear word, but “fracking” isn’t causing a stir because of its sound. It’s a drilling…
Monufiya water contamination details emerge during academic conference
October 19, 2012
Monufiya water contamination details emerge during academic conference
Leaked sewage and human error likely caused over 1,500 residents in the village of Sansaft in Monufiya governorate…
Activists oppose monastery wall in Wadi el-Rayan protectorate
October 18, 2012
Activists oppose monastery wall in Wadi el-Rayan protectorate
Environmental activists are organizing a peaceful demonstration on 2 November to halt construction of a 7km-long monastery wall that threatens…