Environment
Fresh volcano eruption begins in Iceland
May 22, 2011
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
May 21, 2011
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
May 20, 2011
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)
May 19, 2011
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
May 18, 2011
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
May 17, 2011
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
May 17, 2011
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
May 15, 2011
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
May 15, 2011
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
May 14, 2011
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…