Barking up the right tree

Louis Parks Reforestation in Lebanon is a major undertaking and one that might seem to be a hopeless task. However, according to Garo Haroutian, an expert on reforestation, recent work might just be...

Aloha renewables!

Alia Fawaz Hawaii’s natural beauty is world-renowned. Its pristine beaches, stunning landscapes, and biodiversity have made it one of the most desirable destinations for holidaymakers, surfers, biologists, and...

Making water more transparent: Better governance is the way forward to safeguard resources

Bassam Alkantar According to a newly published report titled The Way Forward to Safeguard Water in Lebanon: National Water Integrity Risk Assessment, “Lebanon’s water resources are under stress from a growing population, rapid urbanisation, economic growth, mismanagement...

list of blue flagged beaches around the world

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A dam fine solution?

Bassam Alkantar  Increasing water storage capacity is a very practical way to increase water security in Lebanon. A revised set of priorities, including further evaluation of risks and financing, might expedite the construction...

What a wonderful world

Pascale Choueiri Saad Yesterday, while driving, I was listening to Louis Armstrong’s famous song. I closed my eyes and saw trees of green, red roses too. I...