Palestinians Regard Permaculture As A Necessity, Not A Choice

Palestinians Regard Permaculture As A Necessity, Not A Choice

(Originally published on Youthradio.org, the premier source for youth generated news throughout the globe.)

Working to re-green a drying land within an expanding humanitarian crisis, Bustan Qaraaqa farm volunteers are beginning to coordinate with Palestinian refugee camps, helping develop ideas for rooftop gardens and water re-use. "This isn't a movement for yuppies," Harrison continues. "This is a very grassroots concern. These are real problems people are facing." She quotes a Bedouin friend of hers. "He says that in the [Palestinian] environmental movement, this is a case of us recognizing ourselves."

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