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Unstable Egypt Could Affect U.S. Energy Market

Ryan Huffman, February 11th, 2011

As the world watched in anticipation as protesters lined the streets of Cairo, demanding the resignation of long-time Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, a key House committee turned its attention to the effects of the political unrest on U.S. energy last Thursday. With crude oil prices spiking after the outbreak of demonstrations in late January, witnesses before the House Energy and ... read more

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African Countries Receive $1.1B for Climate Action

Lori Brown, November 18th, 2009

Six African countries were recently announced as the recipients of $1.1 billion in new grants and financing for climate action initiatives. Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia and Niger will share the additional resources to strengthen their investments in clean energy. The funding was awarded during Climate Investment Funds' (CIF) trustee meetings in Washington, D.C. this month. read more

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The Global Face of Recycling

Brandy Norleen, June 1st, 2009

Many of us are aware of how the U.S. approaches recycling, but have we ever taken the time to consider how the world approaches it? We are often so comfortable in our own surroundings, that sometimes we don't have the opportunity to see how other countries approach the same daily concerns. Here is a glance at some different parts of the ... read more

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‘Garbage Dreams’ Explores Recycling in Cairo Slums

Amanda Wills, May 12th, 2009

In a ghetto located on the outskirts of Cairo lays the world’s largest garbage village. Zaballeen (or Zabballeen) is home to 60,000 of Egypt’s “garbage people.” Call it a low-cost recycling effort for the city. For decades, residents of Cairo have relied on the Zaballeen to collect their trash, paying a small amount for their services. The Zaballeen’s livelihood depends on ... read more

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