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As Germany phases out coal, villages still forced to make way for mining
Fifth Coaltrans Cairo discusses expansion in using coal in industrialisation
The fifth edition of Coaltrans Conference held in Cairo between 18-19 March discussed the possibilities of using coal as an alternative source of energy. The conference discussed the Egyptian government’s desire to shift to using coal in energy generation, along with other numerous industries. Coal has become a necessary adoption thanks to its low production …
As coal ends in the Ruhr, a cultural renaissance hits full steam
Hambach: the battle between a forest and a coal mine threatens Germany’s environmental image
Egypt faces coal challenge in Hamarwein, Greenpeace, dangerous setback
Air pollution was responsible for death of 43,000 people in Egypt in 2012, says WHO
Rallies in Germany against government’s continued reliance on coal
Germany’s coal exit: jobs first, then the climate
China u-turns on rapid end to coal heating
Coal can help address challenge of intermittency in renewable energy supplies
GE installed more than 150 gas and steam turbines in Egypt generating 15.5 GW of power
Coal versus Kiwis – New Zealand struggles to balance business and environment
EEHC receives three bids to establish Hamrawein coal plant
American, Chinese, Japanese companies made offers, negotiations with Tractebel to handle assessment
Why coal companies want Trump to stay in the Paris climate pact
How far is Germany from a complete coal exit?
Misr Beni Suef Cement Company postpones coal mill installation to Q3
Company forced to postpone the mill installation due to the US dollar shortage and the effects of the currency flotation
Government to discuss raising tariff on biofuel next week
Committee suggests price ranging between EGP 1.02-1.08 per KW/h
More claim health complications from coal emissions in Alexandria, factory denies responsibility
Coal emissions are becoming more apparent in Wady El-Qamar neighbourhood
Habi files lawsuit against Environment Ministry, 2 private cement factories
The centre has called several times for the publication of environmental impact assessment studies
Citizens, MP in uproar over Wady Al-Qamar cement plant emissions
Coal use was approved by the ministry in several cement plants, endangering nearby residents
Lung cancer looms over Helwan residents amid increased factory pollution: Maat
The centre calls for factories to be transferred away from the residential block following a recent visit
Egypt concludes sixth AMCEN special session, launches national strategy for green economy
Egypt aims for gradual transition into green purchases amid growing concern over coal expansion
Charcoal production in Egypt
At the completion of the process, tar composes nearly 30% of the charcoal’s weight, while the proportion of carbon is fixed at about 75%, the normal percentage for commercial coal
Coal use no longer negotiable: Fahmy
Egypt releases third national communication report on climate change
Environmentalists to bring new, less hazardous energy mix solutions by 2030
CO2 emissions coming from coal use is upwards of 50m tonnes, says ECESR
Environment minister to cooperate with parliament to ratify amended environmental law
Amendments to allow coal to be imported, after it was prohibited previously
Local rights group reviews Egypt’s environmental progress since COP21
Egypt is still not prepared to contain further climate change threats, says researcher
IDA receives 37 applications for coal-fired cement factories
Ministry of Industry issues 14 licenses
South Valley Cement to covert to coal for $19.5m cost
Regulations for the use of coal were outlined by former prime minister in April 2015
Increasing demand for cement relies on increasing government investment
Domestic companies produce 70m tonnes, while expected demand stands at 55m tonnes
In response to lawsuit, Environment Minister says coal is being used within strict measures
Lawsuit was filed earlier by families of Wady El-Qamar against government officials for allowing coal use in a nearby cement factory
Australia approves huge coal terminal, off Great Barrier Reef
Canberra has given its approval to the building one of the world’s largest coal shipping terminal near the Great Barrier Reef. Environmental groups have condemned the plan for both local and global reasons.