• Indeed, those same conditions - the corruption, negligence and poor governance - that drained the country's finances and allowed for such a deadly amount of explosives to be stored in the port of Beirut for so many years, could very well undermine any prospective gas industry in Lebanon. (iai.it)
  • Zeytouneh Square Gustafson Porter Beirut, Lebanon. (biophiliarts.com)
  • American University of Beirut, the widespread use of the tobacco water-pipe. (who.int)
  • It is based on 50 interviews with Lebanese trans women as well as trans refugees and asylum seekers from other Arab countries, all of whom reside in Lebanon. (gaysonoma.com)
  • Our results assign a slip-rate of 0.86-1.05 mm/year along the Roum fault, which shows that it accommodates about 14% of the total predicted strike-slip motion within the Lebanese restraining bend, and it should be considered a potential seismogenic fault for seismic hazard estimates in Lebanon. (researchgate.net)
  • In this context, the prospect of large gas discoveries in Lebanese waters has repeatedly been raised as a possible means to exit the crisis, ignoring the significant obstacles that lay on the path to any prospective development of this sector, let alone its potential to actually deliver the financial support needed to save Lebanon from collapse. (iai.it)
  • The first offshore licensing round was launched in 2013, but it was only in February 2020 that the first drilling operations in Lebanese waters began, entrusted to an international consortium comprising Total, Eni and Novatek. (iai.it)
  • There is therefore an urgent need to address pollution issues in Lebanese waters to make them suitable for irrigation and other uses. (who.int)
  • In Lebanon, where water scarcity is a leading source of tension between host communities and refugees, Alert has supported dialogue and local initiatives to establish trust and seek solutions to rising tensions over pollution and poor waste water management. (international-alert.org)
  • Nitrate pollution in water can have far-reaching negative impacts on public health, the environment and the economy. (xylem.com)
  • With all of these terrible environmental events happening around us, scientists want to tackle this nutrient pollution issue head-on more than ever before - but doing so involves many complexities," says Kerry Caslow, Outdoor Water Monitoring Specialist, YSI. (xylem.com)
  • Lebanon's water resources faced stress, with pollution and inadequate infrastructure. (thinktriangle.net)
  • Consequently, water pollution in Lebanon continues to worsen. (who.int)
  • This cross-sectional study evaluated the pollution level of water from 10 rivers in Lebanon in June 2023 and their suitability for irrigation. (who.int)
  • Alarmingly, an estimated 10% of this irrigated pollution, which involves the introduction of harmful agricultural land, equivalent to 20 million hectares of substances or pollutants into water bodies (2,3) . (who.int)
  • Conclusions Despite ratification of the FCTC in 2005, pollution levels within indoor public venues that both cigarette and water-pipe smoking are commonly permit smoking have been found to exceed this practised in enclosed public places throughout Lebanon, recommendation by severalfold.9 leading to unsafe levels of indoor particulate pollution. (who.int)
  • The Lebanon Crisis Response Plan (LCRP) 2017-2020 aimed to transition from humanitarian aid to sustainable development. (thinktriangle.net)
  • Roger Waters performs at the United Center in Chicago, July 26, 2022. (timesofisrael.com)
  • The world is facing unprecedented biodiversity loss, more frequent occurrence of extreme weather events and unfolding water crises. (international-alert.org)
  • Being a small middle-income country, Lebanon has grappled with regional conflicts and received refugees from various crises, making it the world's highest per capita refugee host. (thinktriangle.net)
  • Due to the several interconnected crises that Lebanon has been facing for the past 4 years, many important social and environmental issues have been overlooked until more "pressing" ones are dealt with. (who.int)
  • Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. (nationmaster.com)
  • This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants. (nationmaster.com)
  • Amid the deep financial, political and infrastructural crisis that Lebanon is facing, gas discoveries could represent a means to revive the economy, boost employment, sustain the crippled national energy sector and limit Lebanon's dependence on foreign energy imports. (iai.it)
  • The Stakeholder Mapping and Analysis for Lebanon's Water Sector project emerged to address pressing challenges and opportunities. (thinktriangle.net)
  • Lebanon's economic challenges, marked by fiscal deficits and debt, hindered infrastructure investments, affecting water services. (thinktriangle.net)
  • This foundational step was crucial for understanding the state of Lebanon's water resources, challenges, and opportunities at that time. (thinktriangle.net)
  • A significant aspect of this project involved mapping and analyzing the various stakeholders within Lebanon's water sector. (thinktriangle.net)
  • The assessment evaluated the Swiss Development Cooperation's (SDC) current and past engagements in Lebanon's water sector. (thinktriangle.net)
  • The study concluded by consolidating its findings and providing recommendations for SDC's portfolio in Lebanon's water sector at that time. (thinktriangle.net)
  • Guillermo del Toro's The Shape Of Water took home the evening's biggest prize, best picture. (wwno.org)
  • The concept of such beach bars was introduced to Lebanon by a few entrepreneurial minds who saw value in combining the perfect sunset view with the perfect cocktail, and eventually, motivated by their success, others did the same. (executive-magazine.com)
  • In this sense, the contemporary accounts of Americans living in Lebanon need to be understood as the writings of first-hand witnesses to hunger, not of people whose bodies and minds deteriorated as food became increasingly scarce. (juancole.com)
  • Bodies of Palestinian refugees at the Sabra camp in Lebanon, 1982. (consortiumnews.com)
  • While discrimination impacts virtually all trans women in Lebanon, it is often intensified in the case of trans refugees, who are marginalized on the grounds of both refugee status and gender identity. (gaysonoma.com)
  • In my line of work at World Vision, I interview Syrian refugees in Lebanon. (worldvision.org)
  • They also include young Syrian refugees in Lebanon. (asianews.it)
  • Legally, physicians in Lebanon can prescribe hormone treatment and surgical interventions for trans people. (gaysonoma.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to characterize current tobacco use treatment patterns among Vietnamese health care providers and factors influencing adherence to recommended guidelines for tobacco use screening and cessation interventions for water pipe, cigarette and dual users. (who.int)
  • An essential element of the analysis was assessing how key stakeholders benefited from ongoing and potential future interventions in the water sector. (thinktriangle.net)
  • Make sure to wear good walking shoes, bring bottle of water and lather up with sunscreen! (samhealth.org)
  • How to use: Apply a small quantity on the palm of your hand and lather over your hands and body. (myholdal.com)
  • Our project brought together parallel governance bodies in those areas, to ensure forest-based communities are included in dialogue processes on more sustainable management of the local forest. (international-alert.org)
  • The National Water Sector Strategy (NWSS) addressed governance, climate change, and infrastructure. (thinktriangle.net)
  • It focused on extending water, sanitation, and hygiene services to vulnerable communities and addressing environmental concerns. (thinktriangle.net)
  • It sought to identify SDC's comparative advantages and the strategic implications of its involvement, aligning with SDC's global goals related to water, sanitation, and peace as of the study period. (thinktriangle.net)
  • Ralph: I agree there's too much water under the bridge for a generalized Palestinian 'right of return' to properties they were evicted from in 1948. (blogspot.com)
  • he queued for food and water and carried it through the rubble. (consortiumnews.com)
  • The Civil Defense is committed to extracting bodies from under the rubble, welcoming colleagues from all over the world, coordinating the work. (asianews.it)
  • This is the heartbreaking, eyewitness account about a Syrian refugee boy, 8-year-old Ibrahim, and the abuse he endures as a field laborer in Lebanon so his family can survive. (worldvision.org)
  • A Syrian Protestant pastor, a Muslim who converted to Christianity, offers sandwiches and bottles of water to the displaced. (asianews.it)
  • I saw only one religious, in a clergyman who distributed sandwiches and bottles of water to the displaced: he is a Syrian Protestant pastor from Afrin (northern Syria, occupied by the Turks). (asianews.it)
  • In the context of the Lebanon County investigation, it is my medical opinion that this child's death was a homicide. (fox43.com)
  • The study commenced with a comprehensive context analysis of the water sector in Lebanon. (thinktriangle.net)
  • Cities, bodies of water, geographical. (natgeomaps.com)
  • Some of these reasons, Caslow says, include shrinking budgets for water monitoring and the large geographical areas that need to be covered. (xylem.com)
  • The Syria crisis added pressure, straining resources and intensifying water access issues. (thinktriangle.net)
  • This multi-country observational cross-sectional study will be conducted in several Middle-Eastern countries, including KSA, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. (who.int)
  • 12 His eyes are like doves ( C ) by the water streams, washed in milk, ( D ) mounted like jewels. (biblegateway.com)
  • Avoiding unsafe food and water and washing your hands can also help prevent cholera. (cdc.gov)
  • Waters has in the past also criticized NATO, accusing it of provoking Russia. (timesofisrael.com)
  • smokers/100 m3) was calculated for both water-pipe and suspended particles.3 9 10 Limited laboratory testing [email protected] cigarette smokers. (who.int)
  • These Middle Eastern nations have ignited a heated debate, with Kuwait defending its decision to protect public ethics and Lebanon criticising the film for promoting homosexuality and challenging traditional values. (ardhindie.com)
  • The present work develops a comprehensive probabilistic seismic hazard study for Lebanon, a country prone to a high seismic hazard since it is located along the Levant fault system. (researchgate.net)
  • The controversy surrounding the Barbie movie in Lebanon, where the film has faced criticism for promoting homosexuality and sexual transformation, has influenced Kuwait's decision. (ardhindie.com)
  • The Barbie movie has faced controversy in Lebanon due to concerns over LGBT themes and the portrayal of cultural values. (ardhindie.com)
  • Waters is no stranger to controversy, particularly for his blistering criticism of Israel and support for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. (timesofisrael.com)
  • To clean dust safely and avoid inhalation and or electrocution exposure, spray or flush with water, or use wet towels or wet vacuum cleaners. (who.int)
  • Do not drink from water sources at the damaged site to avoid exposure to contaminated water from Do not use detergents to avoid the possible the explosion occurrence of chemical reactions, especially in facilities which were impacted by the explosion and may have been storing hazardous substances. (who.int)
  • Smoke-free policies are needed in Lebanon to protect the of exposure to SHS, a growing number of countries public's health, and should apply to all forms of tobacco have enacted legislation prohibiting indoor smoking smoking. (who.int)
  • A forensic autopsy was performed on the victim's body by Doctor Michael W. Johnson, MD, PhD, on June 1 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. (fox43.com)
  • 8Department of Radiology, Notre Dame des Secours University Hospital, Jbeil, Lebanon (Correspondence to Elie Bou Sanayeh: [email protected]). (who.int)
  • Results Cigarette and water-pipe smoking was emission levels as a single cigarette smoked for observed in 14 venues, while cigarette smoking only and about 10 minutes.3 water-pipe smoking only were found in 12 venues and The World Health Organization has established one venue, respectively. (who.int)
  • One of the most critical water quality parameters that we can measure is our nutrient levels because of the drastic impact they can have downstream," says Lisa Landry, Technical Sales Representative, YSI. (xylem.com)
  • But the Ottoman Empire entered the war with considerable grain reserves and the famine in Lebanon cannot simply be explained by a lack of food. (juancole.com)
  • they offer water and food paying with their own money or collected from friends and relatives. (asianews.it)
  • Compared to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) guidelines for safe irrigation water use, 4 out of the 10 samples had pH levels exceeding the permissible threshold, resulting in severe limitations on their usability. (who.int)
  • Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Lebanon. (cdc.gov)
  • And as part of the Water, Peace and Security partnership, we developed a tool to predict possible conflicts driven by water scarcity, allowing enough time for prevention. (international-alert.org)
  • In Mali, one of the hotspots for water-related conflicts, we are working with communities and government authorities to better understand the situation and encourage consideration of economic development plans that adversely impact the water flow and availability in the Inner Niger Delta. (international-alert.org)
  • Further north, Anfeh's Tahet el-Rih public beach, along with its private chalets turned restaurants, picturesque blue and white motif reminiscent of Greek islands, and clean blue waters is emerging as a potential location for new hospitality operators to spread their wings. (executive-magazine.com)
  • Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has canceled concerts planned in Poland amid outrage over his stance on Russia's war against Ukraine, Polish media reported Saturday. (timesofisrael.com)
  • Court documents state that the bed, child's clothing and child's body were covered in fecal matter, and the odor emanating from the bedroom was described as 'overpowering. (fox43.com)
  • The autopsy revealed that the victim had numerous signs of starvation and malnutrition, including his Body Mass Index being less than the 1st percentile for his age group. (fox43.com)
  • Unequal sharing of resources such as water, agricultural land or forests, coupled with resource exploitation, has been a contributing factor in violence breaking out in many contexts. (international-alert.org)
  • However, one of the most surface water for agricultural purposes (2) . (who.int)
  • given that their water serves a wide array of domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes (4) . (who.int)
  • The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) was first signed in 1972 and renewed in 1978 and 1983. (cdc.gov)
  • Ancient Greek philosophers complained that deforestation was harming water quality. (derrickjensen.org)
  • Moving water and mutable reflections give her work a dynamic quality that taps into all the senses - body, mind and soul. (biophiliarts.com)
  • Assuring the quality of river water routinely used for irrigation of crops is crucial as it can be a source association between the use of contaminated irrigation of foodborne pathogens (2,5) . (who.int)
  • This study aimed to describe the microbiological and chemical properties of the 10 main rivers in Lebanon and to assess their suitability for irrigation, while exploring some of the solutions to the problem. (who.int)
  • This issue all water resources, rivers are of particular concern affects developed and developing countries alike (7,9,10) . (who.int)
  • Fascioliasis should be considered in patients with abdominal pain and/or hepatomegaly, and a dietary history of watercress ingestion or consumption of raw vegetables exposed to contaminated water. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Be aware of current health issues in Lebanon. (cdc.gov)
  • Transgender women-people designated male at birth but who identify and may present themselves as women-face systemic discrimination in education, employment, housing, and the provision of health care in Lebanon. (gaysonoma.com)
  • We also can't ignore the health impacts high nitrate levels can lead to in our drinking water. (xylem.com)
  • Whether our drinking water is from source water reservoirs or groundwater, high nitrate levels can undoubtedly impact our overall health. (xylem.com)
  • Polluted water can have a negative impact on human, wildlife and ecosystem health. (who.int)
  • WHO was committed to working with several intergovernmental bodies such as the European Commission and the Heads of State of the Organization of African Unity to encourage the provision of extra resources for action at country level in the next 10 years, and to support their long-term commitment to achieving better health outcomes for the poor. (who.int)
  • So here I am, working in that kind of clay and getting FRUSTRATED because I *KNOW* plastilene and Super Sculpey inside out, but water-based clay is fussy and not as easy for me to work in. (thesculptedhorse.com)
  • they lived without electricity, drinking water, work. (asianews.it)
  • Other water bodies in the town include Anderson and Butternut Ponds. (wikipedia.org)
  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian expands its iconic Baccarat Rouge 540 scent to include a bath and body range, featuring a Hair Mist perfect for those who don't want to be overwhelmed by fragrance. (newsreaders.info)
  • I thought it would be wise for me to get good at this medium again because I wanted to take a figurative (human) workshop from Phillipe Faraut, who uses water-based clay in his workshops. (thesculptedhorse.com)
  • At one moment she is the consummate landscape architect and, at another, she is the creative artist - the ground-breaking sculptor engineering the flow of water and capturing a 'feel - fundamental to the human experience of landscape. (biophiliarts.com)
  • WTVF) - Lebanon Police Department located what appeared to be the human remains of a male victim behind the Roxie Theater in Lebanon on the afternoon of December 15. (newschannel5.com)
  • 3 En Route to the United Nations Human Rights Council. (lu.se)
  • Clinical features of human schistosomiasis depend on the species, developmental stage, and site of infection in the body. (medscape.com)
  • Once cercariae have entered the human body through the skin, they are referred to as schistosomula. (medscape.com)
  • Eggs are passed in human urine and excrement, and motile miracidia are released upon contact with fresh water. (medscape.com)
  • The Shape Of Water has absolutely dominated the list of nominations for the 90th Academy Awards , proving the lingering poignancy and artistic merit of wanting to mack on with a fish. (pedestrian.tv)
  • Stay tuned for the committee's verdict, as it will undoubtedly shape the future of film screenings in Lebanon. (ardhindie.com)
  • The chipped and charred bones of at least 25 young men and teenage boys were found inside the dry moat of the ruins of St. Louis Castle in Sidon, Lebanon. (livescience.com)
  • In this article, we will explore some of the most common and unique bird species found in Lebanon and their significance in the local ecosystem. (theworldsrarestbirds.com)
  • An autopsy of the child's body found that he weighed only 48 pounds and police say he was found lying on a bed in a room covered in feces. (fox43.com)
  • An Annville couple is facing homicide charges after a 12-year-old boy was found dead in a Lebanon County home. (fox43.com)
  • This is the house in Annville Township, Lebanon County where the body of 12yo Maxwell Schollenberger was found in deplorable conditions. (fox43.com)
  • Authorities say that permanently affixed screws held windows closed, and the room was barren outside of the bed the child's body was found on. (fox43.com)
  • According to the court documents, the only liquid found inside the child's room was a plastic cup near the bed frame that contained "a single inch of water. (fox43.com)
  • Description: Dive into the silky texture of our hand and body lotion. (myholdal.com)
  • The U.S. and Canadian governments have identified a total of 43 AOCs: 26 in the U.S., 12 in the Canadian waters, and 5 shared on connecting river systems (binational AOCs). (cdc.gov)
  • Recent surveys also suggest a high prevalence of water pipe use, particularly in rural areas. (who.int)
  • Landry says that one of the biggest problems with high nutrient loads and high nitrate levels is eutrophication, when bodies of water become enriched with nutrients, leading to harmful algal blooms, dead zones and fish kills. (xylem.com)
  • The distinguishable Gustafson style - sensuous, fluid landforms and soothing water - mask the complex set of multi-layered challenges that arise in the realm of high-profile civic sites. (biophiliarts.com)
  • Her story begins in the terrain of her childhood - a high-plateau desert (Yakima, Washington) where she describes 'the bones and the softness of the mountains' and a place that relied entirely on irrigation - perhaps the starting point of her fascination with the power of flowing water in the landscape. (biophiliarts.com)
  • Brand writes that historically, there have been two main narratives to explain the causes of the famine in Lebanon. (juancole.com)