Sacré vert! France’s skyline is about to turn green

Alia Fawaz According to a recent French law , all new buildings that are constructed in commercial areas must now be partially covered by either solar panels...

It’s their fault,and ours

Malek Hakim During a one-week visit to Lebanon in September 2014 to assess Lebanese water security, water experts from the Dutch Risk Reduction (DRR ) team found that although suitable water strategies and...

Flying the flag for excellence

Louis Parks The winners of the latest Blue Flag awards for the best-kept beaches in the world have recently been announced. This program includes beaches in...

Aquatic E.T.?

Louis Parks Dolphins are some of the most remarkable animals on the planet, and pioneering research into their communication patterns just might enable us to understand...

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...