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Beyond Magazine Issue 20 Spring 2016

Intelligence

“Intelligence is the ability to solve problems and plants are amazingly good in solving their problems.” Stefano Mancuso

Tree-topping beauty

Words Louis Parks The world is home to some stunning examples of natural beauty, so much so that the humble tree never seems to appear...

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...

Once upon a time in Rotterdam: a floating forest

Words John Gray    Photography Olivier Scheffer In today’s urbanized environments we all strive to make our spaces greener.  Whether it’s creating garden landscapes and...

Green wide web

Words Alia Fawaz For decades scientists have been claiming that plants are deeply interconnected and function in synergy. Recently people have begun to compare flora...

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...