Hitting the top notes

Words Alia Fawaz   Heartbeat is a Lebanese NGO that was founded in 2005 by a group of doctors and musicians with big hearts to help...

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...

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...

Turning off the light to make a difference

Words Jihan Seoud and Alia Fawaz The Earth Hour is a worldwide movement.  This year, 170 countries including 1,200 landmarks  and close to 40 UNESCO world heritage...

Spring fever

Words Jihan Seoud and Alia Fawaz Hurray, it’s finally spring! Gone are the cold days and early darkness, as we welcome flowers blooming, birds tweeting,...

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...