Agriculture at risk
Adaptation strategies are essential if Egypt's agricultural base is to weather global climate change, writes Samia Al-Marsafawy
1,000 wells for Darfur
Farouk El Baz explains how radar images indicating accumulated groundwater in Northern Darfur are helping resolve a humanitarian crisis
Wetland for wastewater
Mohamed Bayoumi describes the innovative use of wetland foliage in purifying polluted waters for reuse
Enlightened food
Once a fad, industry-scale producers are vying to meet mass demand for organic and natural foods, writes Yahia Lababidi
Egypt's hydraulic future
Irrigation is at the heart of the sustenance of civilisations. Glancing back at its history reminds us of the precariousness of the environment, writes John Harris
Addressing the big picture
Global coordination and national action are vital in addressing the dangers of global climate change, writes Maher Nasser
Saving Shoubra El-Kheima
Exposure to lead is a serious issue in developing countries undergoing industrial transition. Wegdan Lotfy describes one project where inherited health risks were addressed
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