Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the largest of the seven Emirates. The UAE has a population of 7.9 million, which has risen rapidly since the 1960s when oil was discovered, attracting many foreign workers. The city itself has a population of just under 1 million and the standard of living is high.
Abu Dhabi and the surrounding area has a hot, dry, desert climate with little rain and temperatures as high as 46°C in summer. To live in such a climate comfortably, people rely on modern technologies such as air conditioning, using large quantities of fresh water and efficient transport systems. Consequently there is a huge demand for energy. This means the country causes a lot of pollution and has one of the world’s largest carbon footprints.
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