The response to the fire in Limassol Forest involved deploying 10 fire trucks and 60 forest department officers, with a firefighting aircraft assisting containment efforts. Prompt action prevented the fire from consuming more than 1.5 donums of land, showcasing the effectiveness of swift and coordinated firefighting measures.
The government is actively managing forest fires through initiatives like ‘Planting for Climate,’ focusing on reforestation and community engagement to restore ecosystems and reduce greenhouse gases. Minister Maria Panayiotou emphasized the importance of tree planting in combating deforestation and climate change, calling for collective action to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations.
The UK has approved Casgevy, a groundbreaking geneediting drug using CRISPR technology, for treating beta thalassaemia and sickle cell disease. This innovative treatment modifies the DNA of patients to effectively combat these genetic disorders. In other news, new legislation has been enacted in the UK to address the rights and duties of remote workers, the forestry department has held the electricity authority responsible for forest fires, and significant improvements have been made to the LarnacaNicosia highway to ease traffic congestion. Stay tuned to Cyprus Mail for more updates.
