Science
Rooftop gardens: Waging the environment war from your roof
January 10, 2011
Rooftop gardens: Waging the environment war from your roof
The concrete ocean that Cairo has become leaves very little space for majestic trees and lush parks. The city is…
With pigs long gone, traditional recycling methods remain ineffective
January 9, 2011
With pigs long gone, traditional recycling methods remain ineffective
A year and a half ago, in April 2009, the Egyptian government adopted the most stringent stance possible against the…
Egypt’s Museums XIV: The Geology Museum
January 5, 2011
Egypt’s Museums XIV: The Geology Museum
The entrance to the Geology Museum in Cairo, with its sad grey appearance and busy location a few meters away…
Green Profile: Interview with Ismail Serageldin
January 4, 2011
Green Profile: Interview with Ismail Serageldin
As part of our Green Profile series, in which prominent figures discuss pressing environmental issues, Al-Masry Al-Youm spoke to Ismail…
Recent bad weather leads to higher sedimentation rate in Nile
January 4, 2011
Recent bad weather leads to higher sedimentation rate in Nile
Recent flooding and torrential rains in Egypt have affected the Nile River, causing higher-than-usual rates of water turbidity and discoloration
Egypt flower exhibition to receive 30,000 visitors
January 3, 2011
Egypt flower exhibition to receive 30,000 visitors
The Flora Egypt 2011 exhibition, running from 12-15 January, is expected to receive 30,000 visitors and will be one of…
Environmental Voices: The path for climate change beyond Cancun
January 2, 2011
Environmental Voices: The path for climate change beyond Cancun
The UN Climate Change Conference--recently held in Cancun, Mexico--delivered what is considered to be a balanced package of decisions in…
Daqahliya Governorate closes Shagaret al-Dorr park amid popular opposition
January 2, 2011
Daqahliya Governorate closes Shagaret al-Dorr park amid popular opposition
Egyptian cabinet authorities oppose a recent Daqahliya Governorate decision to close the Shagaret al-Dorr park, located at Mansoura, after its…
Indian tea tastes different because of climate change
January 1, 2011
Indian tea tastes different because of climate change
Gauhati, India--In this humid, lush region where an important part of the world's breakfast is born, the evidence of climate…
China likely bright spot in Asia climate action
December 31, 2010
China likely bright spot in Asia climate action
The outcome of UN climate talks in Mexico this month should boost steps in Asia to curb greenhouse gas emissions,…