Environment
Environmental Pollution as a Global Pandemic
Energy transition, carbon pricing, implementation of green city plans, reforestation, and improved waste management are…
The Dbayeh–Damour Gap: Beirut Held Hostage by Water Tankers
Every morning, Beirutis wake up to the roar of tanker trucks, while underground aquifers overflow…
Charcoal-Making in Rural Hama: Trading Trees for Food
Before the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the trade of firewood and charcoal was controlled…
Anti-Pollution Protestors Face Prison Sentences in Tunisia
On May 28, 2025, the Tunisian judiciary issued prison sentences ranging from two to four…
Al-Gamaliyya Neighborhood’s Influence on Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi
In his book “The Personality of Egypt: A Study in the Genius of Place,” Dr.…
The Impact of the Israeli War on Lebanon: A “Postponed” Environmental Catastrophe
The war caused significant damage to Lebanon’s environment, affecting 13 percent of forests, 16 percent…
How Does The Waste Crisis in Lebanon Contribute to Climate Change?
Environmental crimes resulting from four decades of poor waste management in Lebanon extend beyond the…
Burying Destruction: The Sea as Lebanon’s Post-War Dumping Ground
Nearly three weeks after the ceasefire agreement took effect, the Lebanese government still lacks a…
Daraj at COP29: Armed Conflicts & Their Impact on Climate Change at the Negotiating Table
Dubbed the “COP of Peace,” this year’s conference is the first to address the link…
Catastrophic Environmental Crimes: Israel’s Use of Water as a Weapon of War
The impact of the conflict, which began on October 7, shows that the destruction of…