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It’s up to the people to fight for the environment, say local experts
Environment
July 5, 2012
It’s up to the people to fight for the environment, say local experts
As the world gathered to discuss climate change and sustainable development at the UN Rio+20 conference last week, environment specialists…
The revival of Al Salam Canal, supposed to develop Sinai
Environment
May 21, 2012
The revival of Al Salam Canal, supposed to develop Sinai
Al Salam Canal project was planned to be the main artery for development in the Sinai Peninsula, representing Egypt's strategic…
Shell battling North Sea oil pipeline leak
Environment
August 13, 2011
Shell battling North Sea oil pipeline leak
THE HAGUE — Oil giant Shell is battling an oil leak in a North Sea pipeline off the British coast,…
Report: 80% of Assiut residents drink unclean water
Environment
May 31, 2011
Report: 80% of Assiut residents drink unclean water
Eighty percent of drinking water in Assiut comes from artesian wells and only 20 percent of water is filtered through…
Environmental Voices: Environmental concerns in post-revolution Egypt
Environment
March 20, 2011
Environmental Voices: Environmental concerns in post-revolution Egypt
When first reading “Silent Spring,” I only realized later that it was one of the first and most important books…
Suez Gulf polluted with hazardous industrial waste
Environment
September 26, 2010
Suez Gulf polluted with hazardous industrial waste
The Suez Gulf is polluted with untreated liquid industrial waste dumped by factories in the Adabeyya area, said eye witnesses…
Egypt to re-think wastewater treatment at upcoming conference
Environment
September 23, 2010
Egypt to re-think wastewater treatment at upcoming conference
By: Taffline Layline As Egypt’s population increases, it puts pressure on the country’s main water source: the Nile River. In…
Agricultural drainage polluting Lake Qaroun
Environment
April 9, 2010
Agricultural drainage polluting Lake Qaroun
The condition of Lake Qaroun has deteriorated rapidly, since inlets and outlets are sealed off and drainage from approximately 482…
Fearing health impact, Shubra residents oppose oil refinery
Environment
March 9, 2010
Fearing health impact, Shubra residents oppose oil refinery
Notorious for being one of the most polluted areas in Greater Cairo, Shubra el-Kheima is on the verge of seeing…