Science
Oil spills in Hurghada threaten marine life, tourism
June 19, 2010
Oil spills in Hurghada threaten marine life, tourism
Massive oil spills appeared yesterday in the Red Sea, covering a distance of approximately 20km from el-Gouna in the north…
Scientists use plants to date Egypt’s pharaohs
June 18, 2010
Scientists use plants to date Egypt’s pharaohs
Washington--Scientists have established for the first time clear dates for the ruling dynasties of ancient Egypt after carbon dating plant…
BP agrees to $20 billion fund for spill claims
June 17, 2010
BP agrees to $20 billion fund for spill claims
Under intense pressure from President Barack Obama, BP Plc agreed on Wednesday to set up a $20 billion fund for…
Indonesia: Journalist living in fear after report on illegal logging
June 14, 2010
Indonesia: Journalist living in fear after report on illegal logging
International media watchdog Reporters Without Borders has voiced concerns for an Indonesian newspaper reporter in the western province of Aceh…
Obama tells Britain no hard feelings over spill
June 12, 2010
Obama tells Britain no hard feelings over spill
London--President Barack Obama reassured Prime Minister David Cameron Saturday that his frustration over the mammoth oil spill in the Gulf…
250,000 tons of garbage dumped by the Nile in Minya
June 12, 2010
250,000 tons of garbage dumped by the Nile in Minya
Villagers in the vicinity of Mallawy city of southern Minya governorate have accused the local council of dumping around 250,000…
World Environment Day in Egypt
June 7, 2010
World Environment Day in Egypt
Both children and adults enjoyed interactive activities and competitions on the theme of the environment this Saturday in Azhar park,…
Egypt obtains grant to protect Alexandria coast
June 6, 2010
Egypt obtains grant to protect Alexandria coast
The Global Environment Facility, under the auspices of the World Bank, has approved a grant valued at US$7.15 million to…
‘Our Planet and Us’: The adventures of an Egyptian environmentalist
June 4, 2010
‘Our Planet and Us’: The adventures of an Egyptian environmentalist
Tamara is not your typical 14-year-old Egyptian girl. Between making compost heaps and helping the local garbage man separate his…
Ancient mayor’s tomb found south of Cairo
May 31, 2010
Ancient mayor’s tomb found south of Cairo
Archaeologists have discovered the 3300-year-old tomb of the ancient Egyptian capital's mayor, whose resting place had been lost under the…