Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin, who in his later years became increasingly passionate about plants; and his son Francis thought of the plant as a kind of...
Sidon’s trash turns to treasure
Words Tamara Batshon
Many recall the infamous trash mountain in the city of Sidon, which existed for three decades. Now, however, residents of Sidon can...
Deeply moving
Words Louis Parks Photography Jason Decaires Taylor / Cact Lanzarote
A remarkable collection of underwater sculptures highlights the dangers that are faced by...
What climate change costs Lebanon
Words Rania Zahia
Experts have been warning us about the negative effects of climate change, which results from the emission of greenhouse gases. In the...
The only way is out
Words Bassam Alkantar
Seven months ago, the authorities shut the main landfill site (Naameh) for garbage from the capital, without providing an alternative. Since then, rubbish...
Helping industry come clean
Words Tamara Batshon
Industrial waste is a leading contaminator in Lebanon, along with solid waste and wastewater. To help reduce the pollutants from industries, the...