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“Nature is enjoying itself without us”: coronavirus frees nature in Lebanon

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Nature experts in Lebanon have noticed cleaner and clearer air filled with migratory birds as Beirut remains under lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fptWNJ53j9o

Migrating pelicans are flying over the city as environmentalists say birds seem to be venturing closer to urban areas.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2020/apr/17/nature-is-enjoying-itself-without-us-coronavirus-frees-nature-in-lebanon-video

 

Al Hima Magazine 4th Issue

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This edition of Al-Hima is published amid conflict and displacement—a painful reality Lebanon knows well. Yet, the Lebanese people and SPNL remain resilient, supporting displaced families while advancing environmental and development goals.

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