Latest in Tag: green Highlight
Latest in Tag: green
Islamic Development Bank provides $13bn financing for green projects
It is part of $24bn financing package from Arab Coordination Group
Egyptâs green exports reach $11.2bn during 2015-2019 period: Planning Ministry
A report published by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, on the development of Egyptâs green product trade balance, has revealed that the value of the countryâs green exports reached $11.2bn during the 2015-2019 period.
Eutrophication, dark side of âgreennessâ
Lake greenness increases methane emissions by 30% to 90% over next 100 years
Going green: a look at Germany’s Energiewende
“Energiewende” is Germany’s energy transition policy, marking a shift from coal and nuclear towards green power sources. The project has divided voters over rising costs and negligible benefits for the environment.The promise was sweet: Germany’s transition towards a low-carbon society would cost the average household no more than 1 euro ($1.1) per month, “the price …
5 ideas for a greener Christmas
If you think a merry Christmas can’t be environmentally friendly too, think again. Here are a few simple things you can do to make your holiday season a little greener. Happy holidays!
The McB organic hamburger: green or greenwashing?
In Germany, McDonald’s has released its first organic hamburger – in response to popular demand, the company says. The product has been criticized, but it could help promote organic agriculture. And, how does it taste? The burger, which hit stores on October 1, is available only in Germany, and only for seven weeks. It features …
From toys to turbines: Lego branches out into wind energy
Danish toy manufacturer Lego has inaugurated a wind farm off the coast of Germany. In an interview with DW, Lego’s CEO talks about the company’s efforts to run off 100 percent renewable energy – and otherwise go green. On Friday (09.10.2015), the Lego Group – together with two partners – inaugurated an offshore wind farm …
The deadly price of environmental activism
Since the start of this year in Guatemala, nine activists opposing megaprojects have been killed, a recent report says. Green activists in Latin America and Asia continue to pay for resistance with their lives. Nine activists have been killed since the beginning of 2015 in Guatemala, mainly in indigenous communities opposed to infrastructure and mining …
Obama climate plan derided by Republicans, hailed by green groups
US President Barack Obama’s plan to cut carbon emissions from US power plants has been hailed as visionary by the UN, EU and environmental groups. Republicans have vowed to do whatever it takes to halt the measures.
Reform extends environmental responsibility to design
Reform aims to use their products to protect the environment and empower local communities.
Cassation Court postpones Port Said trial
48 defendants appeal their initial sentence to the Cassation Court
Enlightenment
The protesters in Tahrir use green laser projections to send messages to the world
Recycling company offers green alternative for old electronics
RecycloBekia will pick up your electronic waste and make sure it is properly recycled
The history of Earth Day
What is Earth Day, how did it come about and how is it celeb
Colouring Cairo green
Shagara is a creative attempt to improve our quality of life, combat pollution and save cities along the way