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Algeria’s Traditional Architecture: Tapestry of Cultures and Climates

By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Algeria, the largest country in Africa, boasts a rich and diverse architectural heritage that reflects centuries of cultural fusion, geographical variation, and historical transformation. From the sun-baked kasbahs of the north to the earthen ksour of the Sahara, traditional Algerian architecture is a living testament to … Continued

Traditional Saudi Architecture: Heritage and Climate Adaptation

By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia, a land defined by vast deserts and coastal plains, is home to some of the most practical architectural styles in the world. Traditional Saudi architecture, particularly in regions like Najd and the Hijaz, has evolved over centuries to withstand the harsh desert climate while … Continued

Mauritania’s Traditional Architecture: At the Crossroads of Culture and Climate

By: Ralph Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer The traditional architecture of Mauritania, particularly in the ancient caravan towns along the trans-Saharan trade routes, showcases narrow, winding streets, mosques with square minarets, ornamental stone buildings, and homes featuring central courtyards and patios. These elements are deeply influenced by the region’s Islamic heritage and designed to … Continued

Toward Net-Zero: How Saudi Arabia Plans to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2060

By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia, historically known as one of the world’s leading oil producers, has charted a new and ambitious course toward environmental sustainability by pledging to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. This announcement, made by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2021, is part of a broader initiative … Continued

Recent Wildfires in the Arab World

By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Wildfires have been headlining the news in recent weeks, with massive wildfires erupting in places like Siberia, the western and northern United States, Greece, and Turkey. While wildfires are a natural occurrence that can be caused by abnormal weather, poor management of wildland areas, or just bad … Continued

My Environmental Activism Journey and The People’s Climate March 2017

  PEOPLE’S CLIMATE MARCH 2014 BY: Christine Shahin/Ambassador Blogger Early one morning 28 years ago, as my eldest child and I were readying to deliver the morning news paper, the headlines stated that our small rural central NY community was sited to host a regional garbage landfill and incinerator. This event launched our community to … Continued

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