Posted By
Najib
May 06, 2017 09:42
An estimated 8 million tons of plastic end up in oceans every year, and this plastic pollution is surfing onto Lebanese shores and damaging the marine ecosystems. Unfortunately, the problem is not only plastic pollution in Lebanon as all sorts of trash end up in our waters while the authorities are too busy turning public beaches into private luxurious resorts. Just look at this video shared by Jimmy last week: Fortunately, Recycle Lebanon has been…
Posted By
Najib
May 05, 2017 09:41
Mustapha From Beirut Spring shared with me a really important piece by Synaps on Lebanon's economy and where the country is headed to. It's a bit long but an eye opener and a must-read if you ask me. The article tackles everything from debt management, the role of the BDL and its governor Riad Salameh, Circular 331 and starts up, the internet situation, the banking sector, real estate, the role of expats, regional politics and…
Critiques
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Fun
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Critiques
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Critiques
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Advertising
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