Egypt pledges to become carbon neutral in 10 years

Egypt recently announced its plan to become completely carbon neutral by 2020.  The $238 million project hopes to accomplish this through the introduction of renewable energy, reduction of water use, improvement of waste management, and, in the future, the use of electric boats and hybrid buses.

The green initiatives are planned to start this month and be completed by the end of 2010.  These early initiatives include new diving restrictions to help preserve already damaged reefs at Sharm el-Sheikh, and the powering of street lights with solar energy.

Green Prophet

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Tags: Coral reef, diving, ecotourism, Sharm el-Sheikh

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