From one crisis to another, The influx of Syrians has crippled an already...

Words Suzy Hoayek and Alia Fawaz Reliable electricity generation has been a longstanding problem for Lebanon. The current system simply does not have the capacity...

When concrete is an ugly shock…

You’re crowding my space! Words Bassam Alkantar Beirut’s biggest green space, the Horsh Beirut pine forest, is partially closed to the public. Wherever you walk in...

We need to keep our oceans clean

The toxic truth of our waste Words Alia Fawaz Midway Atoll is a deserted paradise in the Pacific Ocean approximately halfway between California and East Asia,...

A Natural Wonder Of The World

One of the greatest shows on earth is all about light Words Tamara Batshon We all love a great light show – whether we are viewing...

Lebanon’s oil and gas “lottery” Will the Lebanese people strike it lucky too?

Words Alia Fawaz Lebanon’s nascent hydrocarbons industry promises to provide a big boost to the economy. After a sluggish few years, things picked up at...

…and green is a beautiful surprise

Words Alia Fawaz As we enter a new era of sustainable living, there are more and more attempts being made to reduce our carbon footprint....