Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Masdar - Carbon free city

The world's first carbon-free city will be built in Abu Dhabi,the capital and the oil-rich emirate of the UAE.

By 2009, Abu Dhabi hopes to complete the construction of Masdar, a 3.7 mile enclosed city devoid of carbon and cars. To produce energy, the city will rely on a combination of wind, solar and geothermal energy.

According to their website, Masdar is “a global cooperative platform for open engagement in the search for solutions to some of mankind's most pressing issues: energy security, climate change and truly sustainable human development.”

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

yes true, i live in abu dhabi too and they are working on it right now..! Hoping to see it completed soon!! :)

Anonymous said...

On a lighter note, .....what will the people exhale in this city ?? !! will one be allowed to breathe out co2?
Thought provoking articles you have...
Bob

Eternalsoul said...

Thank you Bob.

Simon said...

A car-free city will be built on the heart of the Gulf???Wow.