Beyond Magazine Issue 5 Spring 2011

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MAGAZINE

BLOOMING PROMISE

SKELETON OF LIFE

Nurturing the backbone of our being Fighting for the last green patch Army Commander Gen. Jean Kahwaji

Ecolution of the heart Solidere revamps the city’s epicenter with a green spine

Bottled up emotions The plastic water industry should just drop the act

Stop stealing my thunder Poking the skies with weather engineering

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Co-owner Ronald Saad

Chief Editor Maha Majzoub

Chief Environmental Consultant Edgard Chehab

Environmental Consultants Bassam Kantar Nader El-Nakib

Coordinator Joelle Choueiry Makhoul

Chief Photographer Nada Karam

Guest Photographers Alfred Moussa, Clement Tannouri, Cherine Yazbeck

Design and Artwork Pauline Hage

Illustrations Rosy Mouallem

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THE GRAPES OF WRATH Nature swallows its anger no more Behold a scene from Japan’s largest recorded earthquake, which resulted in a 10 meter high tsunami in March, triggering the Fukushima nuclear accident. A partial nuclear meltdown has already occurred, causing a radiation leak that has potentially impacted residents of Japan by the thousands. The industrial nation and neighboring countries continues to battle the potential meltdown of several nuclear reactors, and it remains difficult at this stage to pin down the level of the environmental devastation or the radioactive implications. Japan has created a situation that threatens the fate of a whole nation and neighboring countries given the possibility of mass radiation poisoning because of nuclear power plants.

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Humanity’s shortsightedness and disrespect for nature’s powers have caused this mega scale disaster. Sure, earthquakes and tsunamis have been occurring since the dawn of time but nuclear power plants built on shores were not part of the equation in the past. Yes, Mother Nature has spoken… after being poked and tempted. But whoever points the blame at nature for the Fukushima catastrophe has not drawn any lessons from the catastrophe. The blame should fall on human arrogance for thinking science can bypass the laws of nature, or assuming that playing God with such things as GMOs and chemicals will go

unaccounted for. Perhaps the one good news from all this – if any – is that Japan now finds itself in the postnuclear era, where it will be forced to rethink the future of nuclear power and consider cleaner, renewable energy alternatives. The nuclear blasts have also led fellow industrial superpowers to reconsider their nuclear power use and their readiness if a similar disaster strikes. Let us hope they think long and hard, and take some decisive action.

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question conventional urban wisdom at a fundamental level,� Lord Norman Foster of Foster + Partners was quoted as saying.

Designed by Foster + Partners, Masdar City is a six squarekilometer sustainable development that is responsive to the culture and spirit of the UAE capital. Its design is inspired by the traditional Arabic architecture and urban planning of the region and includes many examples of where traditional design techniques help reduce energy consumption and improve the quality of the environment.

The city has been planned not only to make an attractive and vibrant place to live in and a functional and eective city to work and study in, but also to ensure that the design allows the most eective use of resources. Its goals include a low carbon footprint, near zero waste, total water utilization, eďŹƒcient transport, and the highest possible quality of life for companies, residents, and commuters.

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construction materials will be used and buildings will be designed in such a way that suďŹƒcient natural light will be available. “This will reduce burning of oil and gas. By curtailing energy consumption, we are also reducing carbon emissions,â€? Al-Abdulla said. ECQ is also giving water conservation high importance. “Most of our water is recycled or used for irrigation. A lot of our consumption is also minimal because it is just from oďŹƒce use, rather than residential use,â€? noted ECQ CEO Hesham Al-Emadi.

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King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) Located in Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) is a future-oriented research and policy center committed to energy and environmental exploration and analysis. KAPSARC says it wants to increase the understanding of energyefficiency and environment protection and to initiate the development of solutions that will shape a sustainable future for Saudi Arabia and the world. By employing a collaborative approach that welcomes contributions from international scholars and research organizations and shares its own, KAPSARC hopes to advance global dialogue on these subjects. The center is being built by the larger than life Zaha Hadid Architects and is composed of a network of three-dimensional, sixsided cells with many junctions and bonds. The modular, adaptive building will be made up of a series of shaded outdoor spaces, courtyards, entrances, meeting areas, indoor gardens, corridors, underground tunnels, and roof terraces. KAPSARC’s construction employs a variety of sustainable building techniques and advanced technologies. Its architecture is arranged in a way to diffract sunlight, temper the heat of the desert environment and utilize wind to cool facades and outdoor spaces. This will control indoor lighting and temperature. Energy-efficient light sources such as LEDs, powered using photovoltaic elements, are set to give the landmark a crystal-like nighttime identity.

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Jordan is developing a pilot Sahara Forest Project (SFP) system on a plot of land in the coastal town of Aqaba. The project, which envisages using a unique combination of technologies to turn arid desert areas into fertile lands, has been in development for several years in Europe. After inking an agreement with Norway in January 2011, Amman has allotted a 200,000 square-meter land in Aqaba for the project’s first test facility, in addition to two million square meters for later expansion. Key players in this ambitious project include saltwater greenhouses, concentrated solar energy, and cultivation of traditional crops along with energy crops such as algae – resulting in freshwater, food, and sustainable biomass and energy. Here, everything is interconnected. Saltwater greenhouses, used to grow algae and vegetables, convert seawater into freshwater. Concentrated solar energy provides electricity – power for driving pumps and fans – as well as water. The damp, cool air in the greenhouses makes for good growing conditions inside, while condensation and steam from the plants will ensure green growth on the outside.

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“On my trips to South Lebanon to visit our troops in the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL), I pass by the mountain of waste located in the city of Sidon, which gloomily floods and contaminates the waters in the area. It hurts and maddens me to observe the irreparable damage caused to this beautiful spot and, by extension, to the Mediterranean Sea we all share.�

“When I learned that the world would dry up of water by 2050 or even by 2025, I was in an utter state of shock. Reading about this has altogether changed my outlook about this precious resource, as I had no idea the problem was that bad. I’ve been doing everything in my power ever since to conserve on water and educate people around me about the sensitive issue. �

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MICHELINE ABISAMRA

Head of communications and marketing, BankMed

Executive, Solidere

“The steady ozone depletion of about four percent per decade in the total volume in the Earth’s stratosphere was alarming news. This is causing increased surface ultraviolet and microwave radiation, which translate as skin cancer and other risks to human health. As a result, I’ve been reading a lot about this, and I’ve been avoiding any products that contain CFCs. �

“When I once passed by the gigantic garbage dump near Sidon, the refuse was falling into the sea and you could see the pollution for kilometers. Since then, I have been attempting to jumpstart a rehabilitation initiative similar to what we have done at Solidere with Beirut’s beautifully reclaimed waterfront, which once was the notorious Normandy LandďŹ ll. Solidere was born out of the vision of one man and has evolved into a family of dedicated engineers, architects, planners, managers, and their support sta. Solidere rebuilt what was abandoned and environmental wasteland. What we have left to our children in Beirut is far beyond our wildest expectations. The children of Sidon deserve a similar eort and I am certain they will get it.â€?

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ROBERT D. WATKINS Deputy special coordinator for Lebanon and resident representative, UNDP

“Lack of awareness in Lebanon about reforestation and the planting of this beautiful piece of land provoke me the most. Deforestation has always been an issue for me, especially since I grew up in an area full of pine trees with the beautiful smell of clean freshness. I want our children to live this as well. Therefore, one of the many projects I’m working on is the replanting of an area in Lebanon that is so dear to me; I am striving for environmental change hoping that each one of us would do a tiny gesture towards Lebanon to make it prettier, cleaner, and more attractive to both citizens and foreigners.�

“If you take into account the recent record ďŹ res and unusually long dry periods over the last ďŹ ve years, it is clear that climate change is already manifesting itself in Lebanon. Fortunately, these latest events have at least spurred a very lively political debate, which hopefully will result in some important changes. There are still many people in Lebanon who do not see any connection between climate change and these recent disasters. We believe that quick and eective actions need to be taken on dierent fronts; in addition to advocacy campaigns about this global challenge and its eect on Lebanon. Nationwide, policies need to be adopted, addressing the fundamental causes of climate change.â€?

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SYLVIE SALIBA

Lawyer and head of the Metn Municipalities Union

Architect, diamond dealer, and jeweler

“As head of the Metn Municipalities Union, I started doing ďŹ eld trips to ďŹ nd out the villages’ needs. Although our region is one of the most touristic destinations in Lebanon, I was stunned by the catastrophic sewage situation there. All the sewage water of most villages pours into rivers that pass through the majority of towns and pours into the Beirut River too. It also passes through natural springs and potable water. This issue ought to be addressed quickly by building treatment plants – one for every four to ďŹ ve villages. We also need the support of the state, donors and environmental organizations, the media, and to raise awareness.â€?

“It was definitely when I found out that only 13 percent or less of Lebanon is now green. I was so heart stricken. I’ve planted a number of trees with family and friends since then. So I’ve been spreading the word ever since and I’ve also been encouraging everybody to do the same in order to do our part in restoring the greenness of our country.�

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RITA DE BUSTROS Psychologist

MAYA RICHA Financial consultant

“I have always had small green habits, but an article I came across a few years ago caused a storm within me. It indicated that an average French person was exposed to 1.5 kg of chemical additives, pesticides, and other harmful substances per year and accumulated two kg of hazardous chemicals on their skin a year, knowing that of the 100,000 chemical molecules on the market, only 5,000 were tested, and a hundred were classiďŹ ed as cancerous! Since then, I’ve redesigned my daily lifestyle. Now, I use only biodegradable household products and organic cosmetics and consume 100 percent organic produce at home.â€?

VIOLETTE KHAIRALLAH SELWAN

“Running out of water last summer was an eye opener that led me to cut our water consumption in half. Starting with simple steps like turning off the tap while brushing our teeth to save nine liters a minute. No, I won’t wash my hands from this problem.�

NADA GHANDOUR

Journalist

CEO of Rosemary Jennings

“The existence of human beings along with other beings on Earth depends on the environment. I believe it is high time for us to take the issue of pollution seriously because it has adversely affected the lives of millions of people and caused many deaths and health disorders worldwide. Educating the future generation is one of the key factors. I have started at home by first educating my kids, and second by trying to manage waste by recycling.�

“It all started when Adam and Eve were sacked out of heaven, for “temptation�, for the power of the human mind, for knowledge. The aforementioned was a myth. Today, it is a reality – the Fukushima nuclear disaster.�

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DIALA EL FIL SABINE MAZLOUM

President of Tamanna Association

Pearl specialist “I was disgusted to know that fruit and vegetables in Lebanon were ďŹ lled with cancerous chemicals. Since then, I have detested the people who are killing us by spraying pesticides. My reaction was to create a little garden on my terrace. But after much eort, I only managed to get 50 grams of vegetables out of the garden per week, which isn’t enough even for my little son. But I constantly stay informed about the issue and I seek organic produce.â€?

“The tsunami that recently struck Japan affected me deeply. Thousands of people dead or unaccounted for. Entire cities submerged or flattened by the waves. Houses and cars drifting away like toys. I felt that we human beings are so weak compared to the force of nature. The catastrophe was a vivid reminder that the life of a person can change in seconds. We live as if we are immortal and worry about things that are unimportant or might not happen. We have to live each day as if it were our last.�

HAROUT YESSAYAN

NAIM EL HAGE

Businessman

Head of Inight Services, MEA

“I was really saddened by the fires that ate Lebanon’s green forests on the one hand, and was happy that finally we had our firefighter helicopters to put out the flames on the other. I would like to extend my dearest thanks to all of those guys who are really doing their best to save what remains of Lebanon’s green spaces. �

“Lebanon is unique not only because of its beautiful nature but also because of what our ancestors did to safeguard and develop it. Today, I am saddened by the fact that I will not be able to leave Lebanon to my children in the state my parents left it for me, as a result of consecutive wars and so-called modernity which, compounded with natural disasters such as forest ďŹ res, has yielded poor environmental conditions. I have always taken care to preserve the environment starting with activities in my village, Kaytouly, whether in relation to construction or planning. I support several organizations, whether governmental or NGOs, whose goals are to preserve the local environment and I lobby and vote for politicians who place the environment on top of their agenda. â€?

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