16
May
2013
Environment Ministry struggles to manage resources
BEIRUT: The creeping destruction of Lebanon’s natural resources is costing the country many millions of dollars, the Environment Ministry said Wednesday at an international conference, which addressed the environmental management of coastal areas and air quality issues in the Arab and Mediterranean regions. “Lebanon suffers from environmental degradation that costs the country $800 million,” said caretaker Environment Minister Nazem Khoury. “This figure provides evidence that ... indiscriminate urbanization and the increase in consumption and overconsumption patterns of natural resources has led to the loss of the agricultural lands, forests and public coastal areas.” “The Environment Ministry is focusing on the…
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