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...
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...
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...
Meet me in paradise
Words Sanya Shahrasbi and Nabil Michael Barbir
Far off in the corner of the world, nestled in Micronesia, lies an isolated country of unparalleled beauty,...
Plants I.Q.
Words Alia Fawaz
Plants dominate every terrestrial environment, composing ninety-nine per cent of the biomass on earth. By comparison, humans and all the other animals...
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...