As environmental pollution continues to impact our air, water and soil, and awareness grows about the impact of chemicals in other areas of our life, there has been increasing concern around Mercury toxicity. While there is definitely a lot more information circulating to help people understand it, the range of sources and contradictory reports can
Water is our most precious resource, and becoming increasingly so every day. In much of the developed world the availability of water is taken for granted, while many countries struggle to meet even the most basic demand. Our body and every ecosystem it depends on needs water, and as climate change intensifies, water scarcity and
Lebanon is an incredibly rich and beautiful country for outdoor adventures, and we often forget to branch out of our regular comfort zones and routines. What better way to take advantage of the summer weather than to go on some adventures with family or friends. Here’s a list to get you started! 1- Head
These trees are the ‘lungs’ of the country, our source of clean air, rich soil, and biodiversity. However, with the many other sources of social and political concern in Lebanon, our attention and resources are often directed away from the beautiful landscape we live on. Unfortunately, that landscape, and the trees that cover it are
As we begin to experience more extreme temperatures, particularly periods of high heat and drought, the animals and birds that overlap our outdoor living spaces start to suffer from heatstroke and exhaustion. Although all wildlife have unique ways of physiologically adapting to changes in temperature, most cannot make it through long periods without water, particularly
We live in a world where the food industry is controlled by a few huge companies that own most of the market share worldwide with a few numbered local farmers and producers who are struggling to stay in business and offer competitive prices. What is Fair Trade? The Fair Trade movements started to help producers
1- Go For a Family Hike On Friday, We Are Hikers are organizing an all day hike from Hawka to Qannoubine that is suitable for the whole family. It is a great time to hike in nature, have breakfast while surrounded in peaceful surroundings, breathing some healthy oxygen and enjoying the beautiful sceneries of waterfall
In truth, chocolate shouldn’t be a ‘guilty pleasure’ at all. Real chocolate with a high percentage of quality uncontaminated cacao is a powerful antioxidant. It has benefits for the heart and blood pressure, and stimulates endorphins and serotonin. However, the most available and popular brands of chocolate are not only largely missing these qualities, but
Palm oil originates in Western Africa, and is extracted from the palm fruit. In recent decades, production has flourished across tropical climates, predominantly in the developing world, with 85% being exported from Malaysia and Indonesia. It makes up more than 40% of vegetable oil production world wide, and is found in nearly half of all
Whether it is about saving energy for the environment or to save money, these tips are quick and easy to start implementing at home and get the whole family aware about energy saving habits. 1- Shut the doors Heating or cooling the whole house can be quite expensive. Whenever possible, close the doors to rooms
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