Trees Or Water

"K2T Wisata"

As the reality of its dire water straits settles in, Abu Dhabi must prioritize what is grown and where.

The planet is heating up, creating change. And with those changes we have new choices. Hard choices. In addition to numerous other functions, trees are necessary to absorb the deadly carbon emissions behind so many climatic upheavals. Without trees, the planet will heat up even faster and our air quality will worsen. Without water, on the other hand, life simply can’t exist; life grows where water flows.

So which is the lesser of two evils? Most people would agree that water must take precedence, particularly in the Middle East. Which is why, albeit admirable, an ongoing campaign to plant one million trees in Abu Dhabi seems like one more luxury the Emirate can scarcely afford. This is especially true in light of the rampant press coverage that Abu Dhabi has only days of backup water supply.  … [visit site to read more]