Troubles are like washing machine
They twist,turn and knock us around,
but in the end we come out brighter than before
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Sharjah Steps up campaign against dumping
By Mariam M. Al Serkal, Staff Reporter
Published: January 27, 2009, 23:25
Sharjah: The emirate's municipality will soon start deploying inspectors at night to monitor the illegal disposal of chemicals at Al Saja'a Industrial Area.
"Chemical waste is being dumped in those areas and this is very dangerous because gas pipes run underneath the ground, which can cause a huge disaster," said Hassan Al Taffaq, Head of Environment Section at Sharjah Municipality.
Sharjah Municipality yesterday launched a three-day clean-up campaign to remove all the dumped waste from the industrial area in a bid to stop the health and environment hazards from accumulating.
"A dedicated landfill is available but drivers do not use it because it is easier for them to dump their waste in the middle of the desert," he added.
More than 700 employees from private companies and 250 municipality employees participated in the clean-up campaign, and were equipped with special equipment that was provided by the municipality.
All participants of the campaign will work up to 10 hours per day, which also includes the distribution of over 5,500 items of food and soft drinks to the labourers.
People living in the premises of the industrial area said they were relieved that action was finally being taken, as it has become hazardous to live there.
Al Taffaq pointed out that even though a clean-up campaign was held last year, the amount of waste has risen drastically in the last four months.
Published: January 27, 2009, 23:25
Sharjah: The emirate's municipality will soon start deploying inspectors at night to monitor the illegal disposal of chemicals at Al Saja'a Industrial Area.
"Chemical waste is being dumped in those areas and this is very dangerous because gas pipes run underneath the ground, which can cause a huge disaster," said Hassan Al Taffaq, Head of Environment Section at Sharjah Municipality.
Sharjah Municipality yesterday launched a three-day clean-up campaign to remove all the dumped waste from the industrial area in a bid to stop the health and environment hazards from accumulating.
"A dedicated landfill is available but drivers do not use it because it is easier for them to dump their waste in the middle of the desert," he added.
More than 700 employees from private companies and 250 municipality employees participated in the clean-up campaign, and were equipped with special equipment that was provided by the municipality.
All participants of the campaign will work up to 10 hours per day, which also includes the distribution of over 5,500 items of food and soft drinks to the labourers.
People living in the premises of the industrial area said they were relieved that action was finally being taken, as it has become hazardous to live there.
Al Taffaq pointed out that even though a clean-up campaign was held last year, the amount of waste has risen drastically in the last four months.
WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
I may be just 10 years old, but I am doing my bit for the environment. My parents influenced me greatly and they were encouraged, in turn, by Gulf News' Go Green campaign. I have learned some very valuable lessons, and I am trying my best to help make a difference.
Although my family is quite conscious about the environment, our efforts were limited to saving water and switching off the lights when we did not require them. But with the Go Green campaign, my father realised we could do a lot more!
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At home, we have three air-conditioning units. My dad connected all three water outlets with the help of flexible plastic pipes, bought for just Dh10 at a grocery store. All the wasted water would then be collected in a bucket. On a hot summer night, we would often collect up to 20 litres of water! In the past, we have used it to water plants in our balcony, wash our hands during the day and even wash small kitchen utensils.
My dad said he often came across such systems of collecting water when passing by grocery shops. Usually, such shops would throw away the water, but we decided to find a use for it.
My family also participates in other eco-friendly practices. Every week, we use Gulf News' jute bags to carry old newspapers and plastic bottles. We take them to recycle bins set up by Bee'ah - The Sharjah Environment Company. The bins are located at convenient places, along the length of Buhaira Corniche, in Sharjah.
Additionally, my mother never allows me to throw away plastic shopping bags. She has taught me to neatly fold them, so that we can reuse them when we go out shopping.
- The reader is a pupil of grade five at Dubai Scholars Private School, Dubai.
Although my family is quite conscious about the environment, our efforts were limited to saving water and switching off the lights when we did not require them. But with the Go Green campaign, my father realised we could do a lot more!
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At home, we have three air-conditioning units. My dad connected all three water outlets with the help of flexible plastic pipes, bought for just Dh10 at a grocery store. All the wasted water would then be collected in a bucket. On a hot summer night, we would often collect up to 20 litres of water! In the past, we have used it to water plants in our balcony, wash our hands during the day and even wash small kitchen utensils.
My dad said he often came across such systems of collecting water when passing by grocery shops. Usually, such shops would throw away the water, but we decided to find a use for it.
My family also participates in other eco-friendly practices. Every week, we use Gulf News' jute bags to carry old newspapers and plastic bottles. We take them to recycle bins set up by Bee'ah - The Sharjah Environment Company. The bins are located at convenient places, along the length of Buhaira Corniche, in Sharjah.
Additionally, my mother never allows me to throw away plastic shopping bags. She has taught me to neatly fold them, so that we can reuse them when we go out shopping.
- The reader is a pupil of grade five at Dubai Scholars Private School, Dubai.
GOOD MANNERS SANK BRITONS ON TITANIC
Britons on the Titanic has less chance of surviving than their brasher American counterparts because of their good manners,according to research. While most of the British followed queuing etiquette,allowing women and children to get to the lifeboats first, American passengers pushed their way to the front.
Titanic sank on April 14, 1912 after hitting an iceberg with the loss of 1500 lives.
Swiss and Australian scientists studied 4 maritime disasters of the 20th century to determine how people reacted in situations of life and death.
Titanic sank on April 14, 1912 after hitting an iceberg with the loss of 1500 lives.
Swiss and Australian scientists studied 4 maritime disasters of the 20th century to determine how people reacted in situations of life and death.
Monday, January 26, 2009
TRULY GREAT INDIA
An Olympic Shooter wins Gold medal (Only a game) Govt gives him 3 Crore + Awards - - - - -
Another Shooter dies, fighting with terrorists (Saving our country and our lives) Govt pays his family 5 Lakhs - - - -
Truly Great India............!!!!
Please forward to all Indians, that it somehow reaches the president, PM, CM, IAS and all concern
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