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Bahrain Regains Greenery
Department of Physical Geography, University of Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern, Germany
Department of Planning & Development, Kingdom University, Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain
Department of Regional & Environmental Planning, University of Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern, Germany
- 1 Department of Physical Geography, University of Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern, Germany
- 2 Department of Planning & Development, Kingdom University, Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain
- 3 Department of Regional & Environmental Planning, University of Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern, Germany
Journal of Environmental Protection·Volume 06 (2015)·Pages 929–934·Published 31 August 2015·DOI10.4236/jep.2015.69082
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Abstract
Bahrain’s roofs of private and public buildings despite being flat, are dead, useless, and crammed with lumber and unwanted items. These roofs should be transformed to green and farming spaces.
KeywordsGreeneryLocal ClimateGreen RoofsLandscaped Roofs
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