Take climate change seriously
The effect of global warming can be felt more severely, year after year, all because of reckless human activities (“The politics of climate change does not square with facts”, Gulf News, September 17). Even though the US has access to technology that can help cushion the impact of a natural disaster, Hurricane Irma caused a great deal of damage to infrastructure and human life. Imagine the damage the disaster could have caused in an underdeveloped country? The withdrawal of the US from the Paris Climate Accord sends the wrong signal. Developing and underdeveloped countries that lack resources should take global warming seriously. The omissions and commissions of today cannot the justify the disasters of tomorrow.
From Mr Girish R. Edathitta
UAE
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Go green
The problem of climate change is caused by the use of fossil fuels. If we stopped using them, then the Earth would slowly heal itself over time. But this cannot be possible because nations won’t stop using fossil fuels, for their economic needs.
From Mr Adnan P. Calbe
Dubai
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Protect the environment
We see concrete jungles expanding every day, around the world. We also see plastics everywhere, deforestation, wastage of water and the misuse of natural resources. These practices would lead to further destruction by climate change. I request the banning of plastic covers and bags as the first step to solve this problem.
From Ms Krishna Kumari
UAE
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Everything is connected
Now, even winter does not feel like winter anymore. At one point, we used to sit in front of the heater in the cold, but now, we have to leave the air-conditioning on, even during the nights, to cool down the room. To stop climate change, we need to stop harming the environment, as everything is interconnected.
From Mr Mahesh Bhatia
India
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Acting like a role model
It’s interesting to know that the world’s largest concentrated solar project (CSP) is being made in Dubai, which can generate up to 700 megawatts of electricity (“Dubai launches world’s largest solar Project”, Gulf News September 17). This is being done to attain a green environment. Dubai aims at sustainable development and the city’s initiative to produce renewable clean energy by 2050 will help reduce its carbon footprint. Dubai is proving to be a role model for other cities.
From Mr Eappen Elias
Dubai
Don’t drown in debt
I don’t understand why many workers lament that they cannot afford to bring their families with them (“Affordable housing: how to get there”, Gulf News, September 19)? Millions of workers of different nationalities have always left their families in their home countries, where life is cheaper. They can get access to free education and healthcare in their home countries, whereas if they moved abroad, they would have to live a life of sacrifice to save for a better future. Is that an ideal lifestyle? No. However, it still doesn’t mean that everyone should drown themselves in debt to live a life they can’t afford.
From Ms Gianmaria Vidale
UAE
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Adapting is key
Dubai is not for everyone’s pockets, just like most cities abroad. If you visit London, Singapore or Hong Kong, you will find the same situation, and there is nothing wrong with this. Every society is made up of people with different levels of income. Within the same country, some cities are more expensive than others. People have to move around and adapt.
From Ms Szilvia Olah
Dubai
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Bravery for confessing
I applaud this man because not many people are willing to share their mistakes with others (“‘I left my 18-month-old in car and he almost died’”, Gulf News, September 18). It’s sad to see people criticising this man’s self-confessed mistake. We are all liable to such incidents. God forbid anyone else going through such a tragic incident.
From Mr Abdullah Ali Ajmy
Dubai
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Capable scientists
I congratulate the scientists in Pakistan (“Facebook video: Scientists have discovered a plastic-eating fungus in Pakistan!” Gulf News, September 16). Plastic waste is a global problem. Pakistanis are some of the most capable doctors and scientists across the world.
From Mr Khurram Quraishi
UAE
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Valid concern
I was a little concerned when I heard about them using fungus in water. I don’t think most people realise that clean water is going to be one of our biggest issues going forward. Most debris can be raked out, but the hormones, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, bacteria, and fungi are a lot trickier.
From Ms From Ms Jasmine Williams
UAE
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Meteoric rise
Spanish tennis superstar Rafael Nadal acquired the number one status last month and proved, once again, that he is worthy of his top-ranked status after winning the US Open (“Nadal has many more years at the top, says Moya”, Gulf News, September 15). After a couple of injuries and failing to perform, this year has proven to be a stellar year for Nadal. He reached the finals of the Australian Open, won his 10th title at the French Open and has now captured his third US Open title, adding a coveted feather to his cap. It is nice to see both Nadal and Swiss icon Roger Federer split the four Grand Slam titles with each other. By winning his 16th Grand Slam title, he has proved that hard work, diligence, drive, and dedication are the pivotal keys for success. He will certainly remain on the pedestal for many years to come.
From Ms Jayashree Kulkarni
Abu Dhabi
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