Environment
Environmental Voices: No to garbage
December 13, 2010
Environmental Voices: No to garbage
In previous articles dealing with the topics of green politics and the importance of scientific research, the aim was to…
Protectorate not Protected: Wadi el-Rayan
December 11, 2010
Protectorate not Protected: Wadi el-Rayan
Although Wadi el-Rayan is recognised as an important region for migratory and resident birds, is a designated geological and wetlands…
UN climate talks agree modest package
December 11, 2010
UN climate talks agree modest package
Almost 200 nations agreed on Saturday to modest steps to combat climate change, including a new fund to help poor…
Egypt’s shark attacks will plague scientists for years to come
December 10, 2010
Egypt’s shark attacks will plague scientists for years to come
Sharm el-Sheikh--Empty beaches, frustrated tourists, anxious authorities, visiting shark experts, and a shark at large all serve as uncomfortable reminders…
UN talks on knife edge, Mexico urges agreement
December 10, 2010
UN talks on knife edge, Mexico urges agreement
Cancun--Talks on a 190-nation deal to slow global warming were on a "knife edge" early on Friday as Brazil and…
Pollution, fishing possible causes for shark attacks, posits expert
December 9, 2010
Pollution, fishing possible causes for shark attacks, posits expert
Pollution, fishing and recreational boat trips all represent possible causes for the recent spate of shark attacks off the southern…
Eco-tourism: Paving the way for the future
December 8, 2010
Eco-tourism: Paving the way for the future
Tourism is a vital pillar of the Egyptian economy. Hisham Zaazou, senior assistant to Egypt’s minister of tourism, pointed out…
Cold front, heavy rain expected to hit Egypt on Friday
December 8, 2010
Cold front, heavy rain expected to hit Egypt on Friday
Egypt's National Weather Forecast Authority (NWFA) has predicted a cold front from Friday to Monday, with temperatures expected to fall…
Green Profile: Interview with Fernand Cohen
December 8, 2010
Green Profile: Interview with Fernand Cohen
Al-Masry Al-Youm met with Professor Fernand Cohen from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Drexel University, when he visited…
UN’s Ban urges climate deal, short of perfect
December 8, 2010
UN’s Ban urges climate deal, short of perfect
Saying the health of the planet is at stake, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged 190 nations meeting in Mexico on…