coastal erosion
As catastrophe looms, no one remembers Alexandria
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June 5, 2025
As catastrophe looms, no one remembers Alexandria
In 1996, acclaimed novelist Ibrahim Abdel Meguid published, “No One Sleeps in Alexandria,” which explored the relationships between local residents…
Against the tide: Thai ‘floating temple’ defies coastal erosion
Environment
April 8, 2019
Against the tide: Thai ‘floating temple’ defies coastal erosion
As sea waters slowly rose around his temple and his neighbors fled inland, Thai abbot Somnuek Atipanyo refused to budge…
Rising sea levels endanger the Delta
Environment
January 10, 2012
Rising sea levels endanger the Delta
The Nile Delta region produces no less than 65 percent of the Egypt’s total agricultural production. It is also part…
Red Sea: Seagrasses filter carbon and prevent coastal erosion
Environment
January 7, 2012
Red Sea: Seagrasses filter carbon and prevent coastal erosion
Seagrasses are underwater meadows of green, lush leaves that carpet a good portion of the world’s ocean and sea beds.…