In celebration of World Environment Day, which fell on Sunday, I traveled with a group of friends to the arid valleys of Laqlouq for a […]
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Construction works on Jannah dam ongoing despite order of cessation
Lebanon’s Eco Movement released drone footage on Tuesday showing the construction site of the controversial Jannah dam where works continue despite the order of cessation issued […]
Construction works at Jannah dam temporarily suspended pending final decision
Activists protesting the Jannah dam have been notified of the Governor of Mount Lebanon’s decision to halt construction works at said dam, Lebanon’s Legal Agenda […]
Lion for sale on Facebook promotes endangered wildlife trafficking in Lebanon
A lion is being offered up for sale on Facebook and the price stands at $5000. According to the seller’s post, the 5 month old male […]
Lebanon’s Nehmeh landfill in limbo, so where will the trash go?
Nothing more can be said about the current garbage crisis. The inability of our once elected and recently self-appointed government to secure the removal of […]
Brazil’s “Lebanese” President is all about money over environment. Sound familiar?
While many in Brasília, and (oddly enough) Beirut celebrate the suspension of Dilma Roussef, Brazil’s first female president, and the appointment of Vice President Michel […]
Indiscriminate slaughter of migrating birds in Lebanon continues amid governmental failure
The indiscriminate killing of migratory birds in Lebanon is once again making the rounds on social media platforms, with the latest photos depicting what appears […]
Arsal turns new page; Elects female environmental activist to council
The northeastern border town of Arsal, long portrayed in the news as the hub of Syrian rebel fighters and the death pit of Lebanese Army […]
Fox for sale on Lebanese social media raises questions of legality and morality
[Update] The fox has since been released. A wild fox has been captured and is being offered for sale for $350 on the Buy and […]