Environment
Biomimicry: Learning from nature’s advanced problem-solving skills
July 17, 2011
Biomimicry: Learning from nature’s advanced problem-solving skills
One of the fastest trains in the world, the Japanese 500 Series Shinkansen bullet train, was designed to run quietly…
Lion Village: A zoo on the edge
July 16, 2011
Lion Village: A zoo on the edge
In recent years, the environmental office has been regularly asked by visitors and activists to take measures to improve the…
Japan pushes forward with solar power projects in Egypt
July 13, 2011
Japan pushes forward with solar power projects in Egypt
Although the economic slump of past months has stalled most of Egypt’s industrial projects, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),…
Malaysian tanker fined for oil spill
July 13, 2011
Malaysian tanker fined for oil spill
A Malaysian ship called African Lark has been fined for an oil spill it caused at the Alexandria Port Monday.…
Japan idled reactors could restart after stress test
July 11, 2011
Japan idled reactors could restart after stress test
Japan's idled nuclear reactors could restart work if they pass the first stage of two-step post-Fukushima safety checks, the government…
Small tsunami reaches Japan after major quake
July 10, 2011
Small tsunami reaches Japan after major quake
TOKYO - Small tsunami waves reached the Pacific coast of northern Japan Sunday after a major quake hit the region…
Could religion be used to address environmental issues?
July 8, 2011
Could religion be used to address environmental issues?
Despite continued warnings from environmentalists and scientists around the world about air pollution and the depletion of natural resources, the…
Arab countries house only 4 UNESCO-protected natural sites
July 6, 2011
Arab countries house only 4 UNESCO-protected natural sites
Of the 936 World Heritage sites around the globe, 69 are found in the 18 Arab countries that have adhered…
Giant whale shark rescued off of Red Sea coast
July 5, 2011
Giant whale shark rescued off of Red Sea coast
The Red Sea HEPCA Environment Protection and Conservation Association has rescued a giant whale shark in a lagoon in the…
China oil spill to have ‘long-term impact’ on environment
July 5, 2011
China oil spill to have ‘long-term impact’ on environment
SHANGHAI — An oil spill off of China's eastern coast kept hidden from the public for weeks has caused long-term…