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UAE and Qatar Reaffirm Strong Bilateral Relations in High-Level Meeting

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 In a significant step toward strengthening Gulf cooperation, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, during a meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. This meeting highlighted the enduring fraternal bonds and collaborative efforts between the two neighboring nations. Exchange of Greetings and Warm Wishes Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman conveyed a message of goodwill from His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. He expressed hopes for the UAE’s continued progress and prosperity. In response, President Sheikh Mohamed extended warm regards to the Emir of Qatar, reinforcing the shared aspirations for development and prosperity across both nations. Strengthening Cooperation and Unity The discussions during the meeting focused on the strong ties between the UAE and Qatar. Both leaders explored ways to enhance cooperation in

Biomass and Its Advantages

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  Readers are cautioned that Ne w Hampshire is experiencing a climate crisis and that we need to further reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and stop using biomass (wood chips) to generate electricity in a recent opinion piece titled "We Can't Burn Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis," published in the Concord Monitor on April 2. Ironically, what overlooks is the fact that eliminating biomass power will result in a rise in the use of fossil fuels in this area. According to ISO -New England , as of this writing, the New England region receives 1.6% of its energy from biomass, 66% from natural gas, and 18% from nuclear power. Although those percentages change daily, biomass has been and probably will continue to represent a relatively small portion of New England's overall energy mix. However, biomass's relatively modest contribution to the electrical grid has a disproportionately positive impact on the environment from a climate perspective. This advantage is tripled