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Japan nuclear crisis could be environmentally devastating
March 12, 2011
Japan nuclear crisis could be environmentally devastating
Environmental group Greenpeace warned Saturday that quake damage to two atomic plants means "Japan is in the middle of a…
The National Gene Bank of Egypt: Serving food security and preserving biodiversity
March 11, 2011
The National Gene Bank of Egypt: Serving food security and preserving biodiversity
During the 20th century, about 75 percent of all food crops slipped into extinction, which meant that all the unique…
Calls for investigating fire break-out in a natural reserve
March 10, 2011
Calls for investigating fire break-out in a natural reserve
An Egyptian environmental organization has urged the launching of an investigation into a fire that erupted on the Saluga and…
Facing fear, women forego public transportation and smaller carbon footprint
March 9, 2011
Facing fear, women forego public transportation and smaller carbon footprint
In trying to lead an environmental lifestyle, over-reliance on a car would seem quite contradictory. Though aware of the fact…
Egypt’s Museums XVIV: The Mohamed Cherif Pasha mausoleum
March 9, 2011
Egypt’s Museums XVIV: The Mohamed Cherif Pasha mausoleum
On 26 February, a mob attacked the mausoleum of Mohamed Sherif Pasha in Cairo’s Al-Sayeda Naffissa district, looting its entire…
Endangered species: Egypt’s marine turtles
March 8, 2011
Endangered species: Egypt’s marine turtles
For over 100 million years, marine turtles have inhabited the world’s oceans. These reptiles, which existed before the dinosaurs, have…
Water in Cairo: A reason for panic?
March 7, 2011
Water in Cairo: A reason for panic?
Egyptians often joke about the quality of their tap water, foreigners are strongly advised not to try their luck by…
Environmental Voices: Seizing the momentum
March 6, 2011
Environmental Voices: Seizing the momentum
The following article is part of Al-Masry Al Youm's weekly "Environmental Voices" series, in which experts discuss environmental issues--whether local,…
Million Woman March scheduled for Tuesday
March 4, 2011
Million Woman March scheduled for Tuesday
Because women were left off the committee to revise the constitution, many worry that their demands will not be heard…
A Greener Egypt: Learning to reduce
March 4, 2011
A Greener Egypt: Learning to reduce
The idea behind reducing is really reducing waste. We create waste a number of different ways--by simply adding to trash,…