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Fresh volcano eruption begins in Iceland

Fresh volcano eruption begins in Iceland

Reykjavik - The Grimsvoetn volcano under Iceland's largest glacier began erupting Saturday, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said, reporting a tall…
Brazil creates office to fight deforestation

Brazil creates office to fight deforestation

Brazil on Wednesday announced the creation of an emergency task force to fight against the deforestation of the Amazon, after…
Eco-tourism suffers in post-revolution Egypt

Eco-tourism suffers in post-revolution Egypt

The protection of the environment is usually considered one of the least important concerns for traditional mass tourism. But "eco-tourism"…
Q&A with Ray Bush: The Horrors of Egypt’s Rural Life (Part II)

Q&A with Ray Bush: The Horrors of Egypt’s Rural Life (Part II)

This is the second part of an exclusive interview with Dr. Ray Bush, professor of african studies and development politics…
New book showcases Egypt’s pioneers in sustainable development

New book showcases Egypt’s pioneers in sustainable development

The new book entitled “Le Caire - réinventer la ville” - Cairo, reinventing the city - results from collaboration between…
Irina Springuel: A Russian botanist in Egypt

Irina Springuel: A Russian botanist in Egypt

From the Leningrad State University in the former USSR to the Aswan South Valley University, well-respected Russian botanist and ecologist…
Egypt foils attempt to smuggle coral reefs

Egypt foils attempt to smuggle coral reefs

Egypt’s navy on Sunday thwarted an attempt to smuggle 43 pieces of coral reefs on board a British yacht while…
Ras Mohamed National Park threatened by overfishing

Ras Mohamed National Park threatened by overfishing

The Ras Mohamed National Park, Egypt's first natural protectorate, is under renewed threat from a decision to reintroduce commercial fishing…
Irrigation canals mismanagement leads to health hazards: The example of Abu Sir

Irrigation canals mismanagement leads to health hazards: The example of Abu Sir

The canals of Abu Sir village are part of the vast network of Egypt’s irrigation canals designed to expand the…
Eucalyptus trees cut down in Saqqara due to ministry negligence

Eucalyptus trees cut down in Saqqara due to ministry negligence

Throughout the historic area of Saqqara in Giza, healthy young eucalyptus trees are being cut down and trucked away to…
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