Global warming is a big problem. Now days as a wheel of technology is running, fossil fuels and bad waste disposal have been identified as major causes of the global warming problem. I will outline the problems involved with these two issues, and provide a solution that is happening in our own country.
Fossil fuels are a major cause of global warming. The world’s reliance on fossil fuels, coal, fuel oil and natural gas is to blame for global warming. The effects of higher carbon dioxide would not go away in our lifetime. (O'Driscoll and Vergano)
Another major problem is waste disposal. Disposing of waste in a landfill involves burying the waste, which usually result in gases such as methane and carbon dioxide. This gas can create odor problems, kill surface vegetation, and is a greenhouse gas. Incineration is another form of waste disposal. Incineration is a controversial method of waste disposal.
Here in the UAE, we are trying to give the solution by building Masdar, the world's first zero-carbon, zero-waste city, powered almost entirely by the sun. Masdar will be residential and business but will use 75% less electricity and 60% less water. Cars are not allowed, People will take light rail or electric transportation pods. Solar thermal farms, will supply a quarter of the city's power. The city's wastewater will irrigate urban farms that grow biofuels. (Ioffe)
Everybody in the world sees the UAE as only interested in selling fuel and making money. We have been told we have one of the world’s largest carbon footprints. However when we look at the Masdar project we can see that this city will try to provide different solutions to the burning of fossil fuels and waste disposal, which are the main causes of global warming.
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This is an interesting and informative overview of the very serious issues of climate change and ecological decline. I especially like your comment about Abu Dhabi changing its image as the emirate positions itself as a leader in green energy.
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