Lebanese activists fight rampant beachside development Alishba Saghir Article Updated: July 21, 2023 Leave a comment Share on FacebookTweet this! In a pristine patch of Lebanon’s north coast, a rare marine visitor has fuelled opposition to a seafront development, in a country where unchecked construction has obstructed access to beaches. Residents of Amchit say a Mediterranean monk seal sometimes visits a sheltered cove in the area, but local environmental group Terre Liban has warned a proposed development on the ground above risks causing the cave to collapse, destroying the secluded site. Post Views: 132 leave a reply Cancel reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. submit More Articles By the same author Iranian city uses ancient techniques to defy summer heat Alishba Saghir Jul 21, 2023 Tall, chimney-like towers rise from the centuries-old buildings in Iran's ancient city of Yazd, drawing… Ukraine says nine wounded in Russian missile strike in Dnipro Alishba Saghir Jul 29, 2023 Ukraine says several wounded in Russian missile strike in Dnipro Emmys to be postponed due to Hollywood strikes: US media Alishba Saghir Jul 28, 2023 If the Hollywood strike were still in effect by the time of the Emmys ceremony, no stars would be able… Egyptian researcher Patrick Zaki previously spent 22 months in pre-trial detention until December 2021 Alishba Saghir Jul 19, 2023 Amanda Zurawski, whom the case is named after, told AFP in a recent interview she "nearly died" waiting… US on ‘very narrow path’ to avoid recession: IMF chief economist Alishba Saghir Jul 25, 2023 Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said the US is likely to avoid a recession The US economy is on a "very… Paraguay’s Pena says Taiwan ties make ‘more sense’ than China Alishba Saghir Jul 15, 2023 Paraguay's relationship with Taiwan is based on 'solid foundations', president-elect Santiago Pena has… Yellen to visit China, raising need to ‘responsibly manage’ ties Alishba Saghir Jul 3, 2023 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen heads to China for talks June 6-9, 2023, the second high-level trip… Russia strikes Odesa cathedral, as Putin claims counteroffensive ‘failed’ Alishba Saghir Jul 23, 2023 An orthodox cathedral was badly damaged in the latest attack on Odesa Russia's latest strike on Odesa… US general says allies key to counter China in Pacific Alishba Saghir Jul 31, 2023 Beijing enjoys 'very clear' advantages in the region, Ryan said The United States will rely on allies…