Latest in Tag: environment Highlight
Latest in Tag: environment
COP21: China’s climate efforts far from sufficient
China is one of the biggest polluters in the world. The Asian economic giant, however, says it is committed to tackling the issue as the UN climate conference kicks off in Paris. But how difficult will that be for China? China’s rise from a developing country to a global superpower in just half a century …
UN: 2015 on track to be the hottest year ever
The UN weather agency has said that this year will likely be the warmest on record and 2016 only looks hotter. It has called for action to curb the extreme effects of human-induced global warming. This year is likely to be the hottest individual year on record, with 2011-2015 becoming the hottest five-year period, according …
Full impacts from Brazil’s largest environmental disaster still not known
After a breached mine tailings dam released a torrent of toxic mud across villages and land in southwestern Brazil, the full extent of the disaster has yet to become clear. Other dams are also at risk of breaking. Two weeks after the dam holding back a waste collection pond at the Samarco iron ore mine, …
An ‘unfavorable environment’ for female scientists
Teams of female scientists tend to pursue different questions than teams of men. That alone makes the case for diversity in the lab (and beyond). Emilie Marcus of Cell Press tells DW why it’s not happening yet. DW: Why is it so important to have gender equality in science? Emilie Marcus: Science itself teaches us …
Environmental activists aim to eliminate use of coal
Coal use was recently approved in seven cement factories in Egypt
Pope addresses the UN, prays at 9/11 memorial
In his speech to the UN General Assembly, Pope Francis has called for the United Nations (UN) to promote “greater equity” among nations and limit the abuse of power
Baby rhino steps
The official from Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia had a good reason to celebrate. Cameras in the park had captured three new calves of the endangered Javan rhinoceros on film. This was as significant as it was rare: The new sightings raise the number of Javan rhinos known to still exist in the wild from 57 to 60, a park official said. The images of the three calves – two males and one female – were captured a few months ago, in April, May and July, the officials added
Climate change could displace up to 0.25 billion people
As Germany grapples with an ongoing refugee crisis, delegates from around the world are also meeting in Bonn to negotiate a new climate treaty
Lebanon ‘You Stink’ protesters dragged out of environment ministry
Security forces in Lebanon have removed activists who had taken over part of the environment ministry building to protest the country’s rubbish crisis. The “You Stink” movement is taking on the country’s political class
Torrential rains, prolonged drought – climate change causing more extreme weather
Climate change is also affecting accelerating desertification in North Africa’s Sahel, as rising temperatures allow the desert to desert spread, stripping away people’s livelihood. “In the middle of Sahel, you are a long way from the nearest sea,” meteorologist Roger Brugge said – and that’s why the region sees different weather systems than Europe.
‘The future is grim for coral reefs’
Coral reefs are among the world’s richest ecosystems – and they will disappear from the face of the Earth before this century is over if we don’t make serious changes, ecologist Peter Sale told DW
Munich Re ups profit guidance on healthy quarter
Germany’s Munich Re has reported a marked rise in second-quarter profit. The world’s largest reinsurer said the strong result was due to its thriving investment business and a lower rate of major losses globally. Munich Re announced Thursday it posted a bottom-line profit of 1.1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) for the second quarter of 2015, …
Removing roads to protect tigers
A logging company in far eastern Russia is planing to protect Siberian tigers by dismantling unused roads that run through the tigers’ habitat. The Siberian tiger – one of the largest land predators in the world – is highly endangered, with an estimated population of only about 500 animals remaining. And the tigers are under …
Environmental talk considers effect of rising seas levels on Egypt
Egyptâs population and industry typically live by water; threats are more severe
NGOs criticise amendments on using coal
Environment ministry to expand use of coal in unlimited number of industriesÂ
People stand against tree massacre in famous Heliopolis garden
No permission for treesâ removal provided, minister orders stop to âunfair trimmingâ
Protest, investment and BP: Egypt is open for business but not for accountability
With billions of dollars of investment due to flood Egypt, we look at how the government has introduced new legislation to silence citizensâ voices of dissent
Al-Sisi meets African environment ministers
Ministers met on the side lines of AMCEN 15 organised by UNEP in Cairo
African environment ministers return to Cairo after 30 years
The 15th AMCEN summit runs throughout this week
Agreement signed converting 2,000 cars to run on natural gas
210,000 cars running on natural gas, 180 supply stations and 74 conversion centres created between 2012 and 2014
Calls for a âreligious revolutionâ
Al-Sisiâs call for a âreligious revolutionâ was criticised, but was not followed by protests
GIZ allocating $50m for green building and sustainable community projects: Wehenpohl
German company launching 17 development projects in Egypt, including ones to develop informal areas in Cairo
Dutch-Flemish Institute hosts lecture on âEnvironmental Justiceâ
Poor people are more vulnerable to negative effects of environmental problems
USAID expands energy efficiency programme in Egypt
Egyptian businesses have received assistance in reducing energy consumption by 7%-28%
Full value of Egyptian tourism industry remains untapped: OECD
Egypt spends some $60m per annum on tourism promotion, advertising
NGOs demand government to stop fight against civil society
A coalition of NGOs hand Prime Minister Mehleb memo with their position on new civil society organizations draft law
Style, recycled
Meet three Egyptian designers who are helping save the environment
Carter Center concerned over Egypt transition, provides recommendations
The centre deployed an âexpert missionâ which assessed the political and legal context around the presidential elections, providing recommendations
âUse of Coalâ trial postponed to 24 May due to ministerâs absence: Administrative court
Sources at the Ministry of Environment say the cabinet has been pressuring Minister Laila Iskander to not attend the session
Carbon tax implementation awaiting completion of environmental standards for coal usage
Head of the cement industry division at the Federation of Egyptian Industries says cement factories would respect the law if the tax was issued