Environment & public safety

Coverage of Khaouli’s position on public authorities’ responsibility for hazardous chemicals, regardless of ownership.

Khaouli responds to the environment minister, arguing that private ownership of chemicals does not remove the ministry’s oversight responsibilities.

Khaouli announced that removal of about 20 tonnes of accumulated asbestos from Beddawi was nearing completion and urged proper handling of other hazardous materials.

Khaouli said removal of approximately 20 tonnes of asbestos from Beddawi facilities had reached its final stages, calling for safe and transparent hazardous-material treatment.

The investigation presented Khaouli’s criticism of generator oversight and subscription pricing alongside the Economy Ministry’s assessment of progress and obstacles, examining environmental impacts and local complaints.

An archived report on the company’s response on chemical materials. The original publication by LebanonFiles provides the full context.

He discussed Zouk plant chemical hazards, repackaging and assessment with the environment minister and local residents.

He discussed Zouk plant chemical hazards, repackaging and assessment with the environment minister and local residents.

An archived report on safety in restaurants and workplaces. The original publication by المركزية provides the full context.

He met the environment minister with a local delegation and urged halting a petroleum loading platform and studying safer alternatives.

An archived report on concerns over oil storage at Zouk Mikael. The original publication by L’Orient-Le Jour provides the full context.

Lebanon24 covers a meeting attended by Khaouli on a ten-year gas cylinder replacement plan, prioritising cylinders posing public safety risks.

Khaouli joins companies and unions to discuss the gas cylinder replacement mechanism, implementation stages of the ministry decision and safety oversight.

Following the Jbeil petrol station fire, Khaouli demands ministry oversight, an investigation and stronger public safety rules for unlicensed or noncompliant fuel outlets.

Khaouli urged government action on public and environmental safety in petroleum operations and an end to political protection for violators, criticizing administrative gaps after a fire.

Khaouli attends a local conference objecting to an Antelias bridge project amid debate over the historic square and the traffic solution’s effectiveness.

An archived report on opposing burial of chemicals moved to Zahle and Bisri. The original publication by النشرة provides the full context.

An archived report on following hazardous material removal from oil facilities. The original publication by AlMada provides the full context.

Khaouli and a local delegation followed objections to an oil loading platform with Environment Minister Nasser Yassin, also discussing environmental scrutiny of Block 9 exploration.

Khaouli welcomed postponing a removal decision for closer scrutiny, while urging the Environment Ministry to secure hazardous materials and expedite their safe removal.

Khaouli explained to Lebanon 24 the financial, technical and legal obstacles to hazardous materials removal, warning about storage risks and Basel Convention requirements.

After inspecting the beach, Khaouli warned of spreading oil pollution and demanded an environmental judicial investigation to establish its source and responsibility and prompt action.