Recent Posts

UAE sees 1,166 new recoveries from Covid-19

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 487,749 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. ...

Read More »

Carbon sequestration key to check climate change: EAD chief

Anchor pix copy

  Abu Dhabi / WAM As increased carbon emissions caused by destruction of ecosystems will further contribute to climate change, Abu Dhabi’s Blue Carbon Project is a promising initiative to prevent such a situation, according to a top official. “One major programme we have worked on at the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is the Blue Carbon Project. Blue ...

Read More »

China’s $60bn wind empire needs to grow its own blades

Wind lead copy

  Bloomberg In the tropical climate of China’s Yunnan province, scientists are planting a key ingredient to help strengthen the country’s position as the world leader in wind power: balsa trees. Balsa, best known as a craft material for making model airplanes, is a major component of giant blades for wind turbines. China’s $60 billion wind industry sources almost all ...

Read More »
Send this to a friend