We must build-back a more resilient, just societies that consume within ecological limits. Meadhbh Bolger The immediate response to the Covid-19 crisis must continue to be saving lives, preventing the further spread of the virus and showing human solidarity and compassion, in particular with the most vulnerable and essential workers. …
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Egyptianstreets A stark warming sounded the alarm that one million of the planet’s eight million species are threatened with extinction by humans. 145 scientist experts from 50 countries stated in the most comprehensive biodiversity assessment of global nature loss ever; according to a recent United Nations report. “The evidence …
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Ayat Al-Tawy – Ahram Online Two Swedish biodesigners came all the way to Egypt carrying a stuffed pink chicken this month, to shed light on new gene-editing technologies and their potential impact on the world. Linnea Våglund and Leo Fidjeland, both 28, are spearheading a project promoting debate and reflection on …
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Magdi Allam, head of the Arab Environmental Experts Federation, explains to Mahmoud Bakr the hazards facing Egypt, and Africa in general, if biodiversity is further endangered Mahmoud Bakr – Al-Ahram Weekly Biological diversity is the cornerstone of sustaining life on the planet. Biodiversity, by nature, is renewable, unless man interferes …
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