Author Archives: Jane Marsh

About Jane Marsh

Jane is the editor-in-chief at Environment.co, specializing in sustainability, climate change, and renewable energy. In her free time, she enjoys nature trails, eco-friendly DIY projects, and volunteering with environmental groups.

مستقبل المدن الذكية المستدامة: حالات دراسية من نيوم ومدينة مصدر

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ينتشر مصطلح ما نسميه اليوم “المدن الذكية” على نطاق واسع دلالة على ظاهرة المدن التكنو-حضرية، خصوصاً في العقد الثاني من القرن الحادي والعشرين. وقد وصلت العديد من المدن الكبرى إلى مستويات عالية من التحدي لمواكبة التحول العالمي المرتبط بهذا الخصوص، والذي من شأنه أدى الى تطورات جديدة ومتعددة وصولاً لأحدث معايير الحياة الذكية والمستدامة. وبالرغم من ذلك، فإن بعض هذه المدن تجاوزت تلبية التوقعات المطلوبة، بل قامت بإعادة تعريفها، فمثلاً تعد مدينة نيوم ومدينة مصدر في الشرق الأوسط من أكثر المدن الرائدة في هذا المجال الطموح، إذ أنهما تعيدان تشكيل الحياة الحضرية من خلال تصاميم ذكية تهدف إلى الحد من … Continue reading →

تحقيق التوازن بين الحفاظ على البيئة والنمو الحضري: دروس من محمية الريم في قطر

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محمية الريم الطبيعية في قطر هي منطقة محمية ومأهولة تقع في الجزء الشمالي الغربي من البلاد. يمكن الوصول إليها بسهولة من الطرق الرئيسية، وهي تبعد أقل من 50 ميلًا عن الدوحة، مما يجعلها وجهة جذابة لمن يرغبون في الاستمتاع بجمال الطبيعة دون الحاجة إلى تنظيم رِحْلات كبرى. يحمل هذا المشروع العديد من الدروس المهمة للأشخاص المهتمين بالبيئة. يمكن أن يساعد فهم المراحل المختلفة للمشروع في تحديد ما يجب مراعاته عند قياس النجاح وتحديد الأولويات. التعاون أساس النجاح تم إنشاء محمية الريم رسميًا في عام 2005. ونظرًا لأن الأرض تمتد عبر ثلاث سلطات قضائية، كان التعاون بين عدة جهات أمرًا ضروريًا … Continue reading →

Balancing Conservation with Urban Growth: Lessons from Qatar’s Al Reem Biosphere Reserve

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Qatar’s Al Reem Biosphere Reserve is a protected, inhabited area in the country’s northwestern region. It’s accessible from major roadways and less than 50 miles from Doha, making it an attractive destination for people who want to enjoy nature’s beauty without planning major excursions. This project has many lessons to teach eco-minded individuals. Understanding the various project phases can inform you of what to consider when measuring success and outlining priorities. Collaboration is Key for Success Planners officially established the Al Reem Biosphere Reserve in 2005. Since the land encompasses three jurisdictions, collaboration between multiple parties was essential during all … Continue reading →

Future of Smart Sustainable Cities in the Middle East: Case Studies from NEOM and Masdar City

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The techno-urban phenomenon we now call a smart city became widespread in the 2010s. Many metropolises worldwide have risen to the challenge of several interconnected global shifts, driving new developments that set the latest benchmarks for truly smart and sustainable living. However, some cities go beyond merely meeting expectations — they redefine them. NEOM and Masdar City in the Middle East are among the most ambitious pioneers, reshaping urban living through intelligent design aimed at minimizing the negative impacts of modern cities while creating ideal model communities for the future. Redefining Urban Movement Today, traffic congestion is worsening in the … Continue reading →

Alimenter les écoles à l’énergie solaire: investir dans l’éducation et l’environnement de façon éclairée

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L’énergie renouvelable s’est largement intégrée au mix énergétique mondial, et on assiste à un virage vers des sources d’alimentation pour maisons et commerces plus propres et plus fiables. L’énergie solaire, notamment, est en première ligne de la révolution renouvelable, à travers les panneaux solaires pour toit et les technologies subséquentes disponibles partout, que ce soit votre domicile, votre lieu de travail ou votre établissement d’enseignement. Les écoles du pays ont vite compris qu’il était essentiel d’adopter l’énergie solaire afin de réduire leur empreinte carbone, de réaliser des économies et de fournir des conditions d’apprentissage optimales. Voici pourquoi il est pertinent … Continue reading →

How Water-Saving Construction Can Future-Proof the Middle East Against Climate Change

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Water is one of the most precious resources in the Middle East’s arid environment. However, conserving this commodity is becoming increasingly challenging amid the region’s rapid population growth, urban sprawl and rising industrialization. Even more concerning is the necessity of water as it grows scarcer by the day due to climate change. Fortunately, technological advances and emerging construction practices create a path toward water resilience in Middle Eastern countries, particularly in bustling cities like Dubai, Mashhad and Cairo. Water Challenges in the Middle East Decades of poor water management and the growing threat of climate change across the Middle East … Continue reading →

Solar-Powered Schools: A Bright Investment for Education and the Environment

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Renewable energy has become vastly ingrained in the global energy mix as the world turns to cleaner, more reliable sources for powering homes and businesses. Solar energy, in particular, has been at the forefront of the renewable revolution, with photovoltaic (PV) rooftop panels and subsequent technologies found everywhere, from where you live and work to where you go to school. Schools across the country have quickly realized the importance of adopting solar power to reduce their carbon footprints, save money and provide optimal learning opportunities for their students. Here’s why investing in solar-powered schools makes sense for enhancing education and … Continue reading →

Overharvesting in Skin Care: Is Your Favorite Ingredient Driving Extinction?

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Natural skin care has been having a moment as consumers venture away from synthetic, processed and potentially harmful chemicals in commonplace products. From serums to masks, clean beauty is supposed to be safer for your face, body and the planet — but is it? Just because such skin care uses raw, Earth-derived ingredients like sandalwood and argan oils doesn’t mean it’s always sustainable or healthy. 4 Natural Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid Not all natural skin care ingredients are created equal. Although they might be safer for your skin, several ingredients are not safe for the planet. In fact, there … Continue reading →