THE DEADLY EFFECT OF HUNTING LONG AFTER THE SHOOTING IS DONE
Words Bassam Alkantar
The use of traditional plastic wad components in gun cartridges can have a devastating impact on wildlife and the environment. Each year,...
Safe to swim? The danger lurking in Lebanon’s waters
Words Bassam Alkantar
The Lebanese coastline extends over 240 kilometers in length. The coastal area, which constitutes around eight percent of the total area of...
That Sinking Feeling
Lebanon’s beaches are contaminated at dangerous levels in many public areas and resorts in the country, according to testing conducted by National Centre for...
A dam fine solution?
Bassam Alkantar
Increasing water storage capacity is a very practical way to increase water security in Lebanon. A revised set of priorities, including further evaluation of risks and financing, might expedite the construction...
A FORCE FOR GOOD
Words Bassam Al Kantar
The Lebanese Armed Forces has earned national status for being trustworthy and an emblem of Lebanese pride. Through reducing greenhouse gas...
SORT IT OUT!
Words Bassam Al Kantar
In Lebanon, an ongoing dilemma on waste management is evident. Studies show that the amount of waste produced needs adequate management...