Task 6

Cool Cities

A range of environmental problems currently has an effect on our entire world. As globalization carries on and the earth converts local problems into international issues, a small number of societies are being left unaffected by major environmental problems. These problems involve air and water pollution, climate change, over population, recourse depilation and urban growth. Going on in this way we would be threatened by our future and these issues would grow massively.

We need to be aware that these issues can cause a lot of damage to the world. Each country has to focus much more on solving these issues. The UAE as an example is launching “Masdar” the world’s first Carbon-Neutral City. A zero carbon, zero waste, car free zone, which will be established in Abu Dhabi in the next couple of years. This city will contain sustainable transportation, waste management, water and waste water protection, green construction, recycling and renewable energy. In addition this city will accomplish unique levels of insist reduction such as:

· 75% reduction in installed power capacity

· Water needs cut by more than half

· Landfill area strictly reduced

· Car free zone

Furthermore, these are some of the methods that are being considered to make our environment safer. In Masdar you will have no choice but to leave your car outside the city and use the PRT “Personal Rapid Transit” automobiles is the only way of transportation in this free pollution city. Keeping the hot desert wind out of the city, a huge wall will be built surrounding it, in addition to shaded streets that will also guide breezes from one side of the city to the other.

However, we are still facing these issues, although we can help by starting to care more about the environment and it is important that we don’t quit. If only each and every one of us choose to help make the environment an improved and healthier place to live in.