A move towards the future
We use different energy sources to generate the electricity we need for our homes, schools, businesses and factories. The sources of energy that have been used traditionally, like coal and petroleum, are not only nonrenewable, but also have high carbon emissions. In light of the effects of pollution due to burning fossil fuels, we need to make use of energy sources that are clean, renewable, environmentally friendly, as well as practical. I’m glad that Abu Dhabi has realised the need to shift to renewable sources of energy and has planned to build the world’s largest solar power plant. Considering that the UAE gets abundant sunshine all year long, it’s a smart idea to tap into this nonpolluting source of energy. Similarly, countries around the world should follow suit and make use of resources that they have in great amounts, to produce energy, like solar, wind and geothermal energy. I agree that this would initially be a great expense, but it would be beneficial to the environment and the public in the long term. I urge all political leaders to take an initiative to slowly move towards more efficient sources of energy and encourage people to adopt the same. Renewable energy is the future of energy generation. We all need to realise this and make the move for the sake of future generations.
From Ms Madiha Ahmad
Sharjah
Pray for all victims
This is not the time to argue about whose fault it is that this attack is happening in the Philippines (‘Fear, confusion as Philippine Muslim city burns’, Gulf News, May 31). Let us pray for peace around the world, because this is not just happening in the Philippines, but in many other countries as well. This time, all we need to do is to pray. Nothing is more powerful than prayers. Please pray for all the victims!
From Ms Shantal Siorrab
UAE
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Who supports them?
I am from Marawai, Philippines. There are many Christians living in this district, too. The question is, who supports these terrorists who burnt down churches and schools? They claimed to be connected with Daesh. But I think this is a political conspiracy. There is a greater motive to the slaughter of Christians, Muslims and people of other faiths in that town.
From Mr Chuckie Sabornido Bantug
UAE
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Protecting everyone
The ban on beef in India is a debatable topic (‘IIT-Madras student injured in attack over ‘beef fest’, Gulf News, May 31). It is true that slaughtering cows and eating beef is hurting the core sentiments of certain sections of society in India, but then, ours is a secular and democratic country and hence, the interest of the majority of people is going to prevail. All communities ought to abolish their false religious notions and genuinely work towards protecting animals. Adhering to extreme violence in the name of religion is incorrect. Protecting and preserving animals should be the main aim of every individual.
From Ms Jayashree Kulkarni
Abu Dhabi
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Protecting land and sea
It’s alarming to know that coral bleaching, which has been occurring at the Great Barrier Reef due to the rise in sea temperatures, has now increased (‘Great Barrier Reef is dying faster now’, Gulf News, May 30). Bleaching turns coral white or causes their colour to fade, and endangers biodiversity.
Due to global warming, it is estimated that around 22 per cent of shallow water coral was destroyed last year, according to the report in Gulf News. Coral reefs are rich in biodiversity, full of organisms and microbes that provide a habitat for thousands of species.
The rise in sea temperature, climate change and the burning of fossil fuels are the main reasons for bleaching. Extensive dumping of chemical waste into the ocean is another reason for marine pollution. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the UN have declared the Great Barrier Reef as a protected World Heritage site. Let us all join hands together and protect Nature, whether it is land or sea.
From Mr Eappen Elias
Dubai
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