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May 19, 2008
Letters to the Editor - May 19, 2008
- Gulf News
- Published: 00:16 May 19, 2008
Harness solar energy
The UAE is known for being a place of sunshine, but we are not using this to our advantage ("Experts urge UAE to cut carbon emissions sharply", Gulf News, May 14).
Instead, we continue to deplete the Earth's resources and emit carbon dioxide and other hazardous toxins into the ozone.
Solar panels can be used to harness energy, but they have their flaws: they are expensive to set up and may not create enough energy to power entire buildings.
However, if solar energy can be used along with the traditional methods of running electricity, it can help in greatly reducing carbon emissions to a great extent.
Why not when the sun shines almost all year round?
From Mr Malek Itani
Dubai
Be accountable
My education was completed in Jaipur in India, and I consider it to be an extremely tolerant city, when it comes to maintaining cordial relations between all religions ("80 killed as bomb blasts hit Indian city of Jaipur", Gulf News, May 13).
Muslims and Hindus behave like real brothers and sisters in Jaipur, and I believe that the recent bombings occurred simply because of the failure of the administration.
Such a ghastly act could happen only because of inefficiencies in the city's leadership.
Unless the authorities are accountable for their inactions, we will lose our loved ones for decades to come.
From Mr Vickram Singh
UAE
Expansion needed
In addition to the installation of traffic lights at U-turns I think expanding the U-turn bays to accommodate more vehicles would also help reduce the frequency of accidents ("Traffic signal 'a must at U-turn'", Gulf News, May 12).
Most U-turn bays at present can only accommodate up to about five cars.
The rest of the cars queue up in the fast lane and cause traffic jams, particularly when the roads are narrow and have only two lanes.
Reckless drivers are likely to collide with motorists who are waiting for the U-turns to free up. Such places invite accidents.
From Mr Reg P. Cucal |
Abu Dhabi
Late action
After the tragic accident on Al Wasl Road, the Roads and Transport Authority decided to close the U-turn ("U-turn safety measures 'too late', say Al Wasl residents", Gulf News, May 14).
Why do we have to wait for such major accidents to identify road defects and problems? Additionally, if the U-turn is blocked, why were the trees removed?
The accident was in no way the fault of the trees.
From Mr Rajeev
UAE
Full name withheld by request
Hats off to RTA
I appreciate the Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) efforts in removing the trees and closing the dangerous U-turn at Al Wasl Road, following the recent accident.
It goes to show how genuinely concerned the authorities are about the safety of motorists in Dubai.
The RTA listened to residents' complaints and worked out solutions. It will help take care of motorists using the road in the future.
From Mr Mario Andrew Rodrigues
Dubai
No need to worry
Fortunately, rotavirus infections are not very common in the UAE and if one practices cleanliness and good hygiene, there is definitely no need to worry ("Measures 'must be taken to guard against rotavirus'", Gulf News, May 15).
One very important thing to keep in mind, as the report said, is that there are vaccines available for rotavirus and one can go to the nearest clinic or hospital to consult a doctor and have themselves and their children vaccinated.
From Mr Mohammad
Dubai
Alarming fires
It is alarming to see several fires breaking out all over the country ("Fire breaks out on skyscraper at Dubai's Internet City", Gulf News, May 14).
The loss, in terms of money and causalities, is a sad state of affairs. Despite the Civil Defence's periodic check ups, the situation remains the same.
Those with insurance must adhere to the rules and keep the necessary equipment at hand.
Precautionary measures against fire are the right way forward.
From K. Ragavan
Ajman
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