Hazardous Waste

Everyday each individual person in the world desires to modify or buy new stuff. If this continues, it will consequence in creating enormous amount of waste. We can’t just change our lifestyle instantly. However, this habit can be controlled. UAE is one of the countries facing this hazardous waste problem. In this essay I will discuss and contrast this issue on the outcome of this problem, the effects on the environment and suggest some solutions.

Hazardous waste spawns various kinds of problems. The major problem is polluting our land. Naturally, the number of people growth in the UAE multiplied the waste. Around 1532 tonnes of waste is generated each day. (Waste) All this waste generally is taking large scale of land. The second problem is the toxic chemicals. Basically, all this chemicals either goes to underground water. It as well become gas in the air comes back as rain. Therefore, it limits our water resource. The other problem is to get rid of the chemicals or radioactive materials. Obviously, as the chemicals mixes up it becomes stronger and much more dangerous.

There are a lot of effects generated by hazardous waste. First of all, it will limit our land. We either move the landfill to farther place or just work near it like in Mussafah. The second effect of hazardous waste is that it’s going to affect ecology in the UAE. For example, a boy has died in New Jersey because of chemical gasses released in the air from industry. (Hazardous Waste) If we allow the same situation we will have the same effect. The third effects are diseases. It will endanger human life or the environment with all mix chemicals. Cancer is one the sickens which can be caused by the wrong disposal of radioactive materials.

However, there are number of solutions that can protect us from the danger of hazardous waste. The main solution is to recycle the waste. Therefore UAE is going to spend over Dhs65 million for the upcoming recycling plant in Al Lusaily. (UAE region's leader in waste management) That way we will reduce the amount of waste buildup and put it in better use. The second solution is limiting the amount of chemical in the industry. The government has to debate about regulations of disposal of waste and also limit it. The other solution is to create proper storage. This way we can limit the exposing of unsafe material to our environment.




In conclusion, hazardous waste can lead to many complex issues. The effect of this matter can be globally, so we all and each individual person should contribute to minimize the risk of it in the future. Everything can’t be solved right away, but if we start to manage and do the right thing we will be having better ecology.

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Masdar: Futur Abu Dhabi

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One Planet Living & Cool Cities (Task 6)

Development and industrial revolution are one of the reasons to come up with Cool cities like Masdar in the UAE. As in the figures 90% of Co2 emitted come from building and transportation. However, I argue on the point that most people in the world will live in cities like Masdar in the future.

The main reason that I believe, it depends on the economy of the country. For example, to build Masdar city it will cost $22 billion.(Work starts on gulf 'green city') For that reason not every country can just start this project. On the other hand, they can contribute with just accumulate small ways to reduce Co2 in their country by either using renewable energy or recycling waste.

Another reason that can restrict this plan it is the population. Masdar city is limited with only 50 thousand of residents.(Work starts on gulf 'green city') The total population in the UAE is 4,104,695.(UAE population) If we follow this scheme we will be going to need 82 cool cities to occupy all of them. This idea is not practical as our population raises, so it better start with changing the way we live to close or similar in Masdar city.

In a result of that a further issue is arise on lifestyle in Masdar. Traditions, customs and cultures that can’t be change in seconds. With this different environment especially in UAE with hot weather it’s difficult to live without coolant devices. In addition, this city does not have everything because it will be limited products and have zero carbon emission. However, if we altered our lifestyle and just use public transportation or reduce usage amount of electricity. This can help us to reduce the Co2 in the world.

In conclusion, most of the people can’t live in cool cities. Masdar city can decrease carbon footprint if it provided to everyone within suitable lifestyle.

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