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Gas Vs Electric Mowers: Are You Ready to Go Green?

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There are many factors to take into account when deciding whether to purchase an electric-powered lawn mower or a gas-powered lawn mower. Today there are more options than ever due to advances in technology in both gas motors and batteries. As you weigh your options you should consider the size of your lawn and how you wish to mow it. Gas-powered mowers Gas-powered motors have traditional gas engines that use gas tanks and oil reservoirs. When operating they produce carbon monoxide, also known as combustion exhaust, which is detrimental to the environment. Also, you have to make sure you have … Continue reading →

The Concept of Generalised Extended Producer Responsibility

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The notion of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has been part of the waste policy for a long time, particularly within the OECD countries. According to the OECD, EPR “aims to make producers responsible for the environmental impacts of their products throughout the product chain, from design to the post-consumer phase” [1]. EPR alleviates the burden of Public Administrations for managing end-of-life products, while -if properly designed- incentivising waste prevention and recycling. Current Limitations of EPR After years of implementation it can be argued that Extended Producer Responsibility has not in fact been so extended. Several limitations are common: a) producer … Continue reading →

Trash Talk from Gaza

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Solid waste management is considered to be one of the most severe environmental and civic problems in the Gaza Strip. Solid waste in the Gaza strip consists mainly of household waste, building debris, agricultural waste, industrial waste (mainly from worksites), medical wastes, and wastes from car workshops. Solid waste in the Gaza Strip is dumped in the same landfill without separation except for medical waste, which is dumped separately in the main Gaza landfill site. The solid waste generation rate varies between 0.35 to 1.0 kg/capita/day. Scale of the Problem Trash generation in the Gaza Strip varies between 830 to 894 tons/day … Continue reading →

Solar Energy in Morocco: Key Projects to Know

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Morocco, being the largest energy importer in North Africa, is making concerted efforts to reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels. Renewable energy is an attractive proposition as Morocco has almost complete dependence on imported energy carriers. Morocco is already spending over USD 13.5 billion each year on fuel and electricity imports and is experiencing power demand growth of 5 per cent per year. The National Energy and Energy Efficiency Plan was launched in 2008 which aims to develop renewable energy to meet 15 percent of the country’s energy demand and to increase the use of energy-saving methods.  The total … Continue reading →

Dubai’s Green Cover: A Vanguard of Hope for Global Conservation

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My recent visit to Dubai was an eye-opening experience that challenged my preconceived notions of what a desert city can achieve. As a botanist and environmental law expert, I am accustomed to observing the delicate balance of ecosystems. However, in Dubai, I witnessed something truly remarkable: a flourishing biodiversity in a landscape defined by extreme heat and arid conditions. It’s a powerful contrast. While many cities with naturally fertile land are losing their green cover, Dubai, a city built on sand, is actively transforming its environment. The omnipresent chirping of house sparrows, a species in decline in many of the … Continue reading →

Things to Know About Habitat Loss in MENA

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Habitat loss of native species in MENA region is increasing at a sensational rate as a consequence of natural and human causes. MENA has diverse ecosystems, including aquatic and terrestrial, with different climate patterns. The region have three globally recognized hotspots; the Irano-Anatolian region, the Mediterranean forest region and the Horn of Africa region. According to 2015 IUCN Red List, approximately 2476 species in MENA are under threat comprising of mammals, fishes, birds, mollusc, amphibians, reptiles, and other species.  28% of threatened species comprises of fishes, 18% plants, 12% birds, 9% mammals and rest others. IUCN data show highest threatened … Continue reading →

Energy Sector in Jordan: Perspectives

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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is an emerging and stable economy in the Middle East. Jordan has almost no indigenous energy resources as domestic natural gas covers merely 3% of the Kingdom’s energy needs. The country is dependent on oil imports from neighbouring countries to meet its energy requirements. Energy import costs create a financial burden on the national economy and Jordan had to spend almost 10% of its GDP on the purchase of energy in 2019. In Jordan, electricity is mainly generated by burning imported natural gas and oil. The price of electricity for Jordanians is dependent on price … Continue reading →

تغير المناخ والخطاب الإسلامي و عهد جديد من الاستدامة

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تشير الاتجاهات البيئية العالمية إلى أننا نواجه مخاطر نقاط التحول والتغيرات الدائمة في البيئة وفي قدرتها على دعم وتعزيز حياة الإنسان في كل أبعادها.  هذه الحالة من عدم التوازن والتلوث، و التي یشار إليها في الإسلام بإسم "فساد"  تعزى إلى أفعال الإنسان. هذا و يشكل تحويل المجتمع واقتصاد العالم نحو الاستدامة أكبر تحد للعالم في القرن ال21. من الملهم تسخير المعارف والثقافة المحلية للإبلاغ عن الاستدامة. فالإسلام بوصفه عالمى الانتشار ومنهاج للحياة، يمكنه أن يقدم نظرة مستقبلية جديدة لعلاقة الإنسان بالبيئة داخل اقتصاد السوق المعولم. البيئة والتنمية المستدامة هما عبارة عن أرضية محايدة للحوار بين الثقافات في الشرق والغرب،  وذلك … Continue reading →

Karachi Rains: A Mother’s Not-So-Subtle Reality Check on Pakistan’s Climate Mess

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So, picture this: last week, Karachi’s sky got moodier than a teenager denied WiFi. It started with a sweet little drizzle, all innocent, and then—bam—full-on monsoon meltdown. I basically turned into Usain Bolt, sprinting out to grab my kids from a school that, naturally, is miles away. By the time I made it there, the city was a mess: traffic frozen, bikes half-submerged, cars doing their best imitation of stranded whales, and a whole army of parents and kids shivering and soggy on the sidewalks, totally over it. Getting home? That was just round one. The power was out (classic … Continue reading →

Are Solar Panels Financially Feasible For You?

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Solar panels are taking off and that’s the cold, hard truth. In recent years, the residential solar energy market has seen incredible growth. While the particular business segment still has a long way to go, figures don’t lie and the foreseeable future all point to the technology’s development. But if you haven’t joined the bandwagon just yet, you may be asking yourself if the homeowners who’ve already done it are worth emulating.  Is it even feasible, to begin with? Hearing “well that really depends” as a response can be off-putting, so this article aims to thoroughly discuss the financial factors … Continue reading →

هل تغير المناخ سيعيد تشكيل حياتنا

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كانت حياة الإنسان تعتمد على الطبيعة بشكل مباشر وأساسي، إذ شكلت العناصر الطبيعية المحيطة مصدرًا رئيسيًا لكل متطلبات الحياة اليومية. فقد اعتمد الإنسان في غذائه على ما تجود به الأرض من نباتات وثمار، وفي تنقله على الأنهار والحيوانات، وفي مسكنه على المواد الخام الطبيعية مثل الحجارة والخشب والطين. كما استمد طاقته من الموارد البيئة، فاستخدم الماء والرياح والحيوانات في الزراعة وطحن الحبوب وري الأراضي. غير أن هذا الارتباط الوثيق بدأ في التلاشي منذ اللحظة التي أطلقت فيها الثورة الصناعية شرارتها الأولى في القرن الثامن عشر في بريطانيا، حيث كانت بمثابة نقطة تحول جذرية في الاقتصادات والمجتمعات والبيئة على مستوى العالم. … Continue reading →

نشر قصص نجاح في التنمية المستدامة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال افريقيا

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يقطن في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال افريقيا اكثر من 350 مليون نسمة تجمعهم اللغة العربية كعامل مشترك. لا نزال نعاني حتى اليوم من قلة المحتوى العربي المتعلق بالتنمية المستدامة على الشبكة العنكبوتية خاصة ذلك المتمحور حول الأهداف العالمية للتنمية المستدامة والمبادرات والجهات المعنية بها. على الرغم من التحولات السياسية والاقتصادية والاجتماعية التي يمر بها سكان المنطقة وخاصة الشباب تحت سن الخامسة والعشرين والذين يشكلون أكثر من نصف عدد السكان، الا أنهم يعملون على الابتكار وادخال التغيير الايجابي الى مجتمعاتهم. أنه من الاهمية بمكان أن نعمل جميعا لدعم هذا التاثير الايجابي سواء بمعلومات ذات مصداقية أو بالترويج لقصص النجاح أو حتى … Continue reading →