overpopulation
Egypt’s population reaches 91 million: CAPMAS
Life & Style
June 6, 2016
Egypt’s population reaches 91 million: CAPMAS
Egypt’s population reached 91 million on Sunday, rising by one million in only six months since December 2015, the Central…
World Population Day conference in Cairo highlights role of nurse-midwife
Life & Style
July 11, 2012
World Population Day conference in Cairo highlights role of nurse-midwife
With the world’s population now well over 7 billion, increased pressure is being put on global health resources and services,…
A year in review: The ups and downs of environment news
Environment
December 31, 2011
A year in review: The ups and downs of environment news
The past year saw an unprecedented number of environmental catastrophes worldwide, starting with the nuclear accident in Fukushima, Japan, which…
A world of 7 billion: Cause for celebration or mourning?
Environment
October 26, 2011
A world of 7 billion: Cause for celebration or mourning?
This year on 31 October, as many folks are out celebrating Halloween, the world’s population is expected to hit 7…
Peri-urban Cairo provides growth but lacks recognition
Environment
August 18, 2011
Peri-urban Cairo provides growth but lacks recognition
Situated along the outskirts of Greater Cairo lie rapidly populating areas - an extension of informal urban growth that's been dominating…
Expert: Egypt population to hit 103 mn by 2030
Egypt
June 16, 2010
Expert: Egypt population to hit 103 mn by 2030
The lack of a policy to redistribute the growing population may lead to a population explosion in Cairo, demographic experts…