Phil Burston, a senior officer at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds RSPB, said: ” Drought in the South-east is severely affecting some of our finest wetland sites. It is putting intense pressure on an already stressed environment.”
“Relief can only come if we reduce the amount of water we use in our homes and reform the unsustainable way we manage our water. Species such as lapwing, redshank and snipe, all in decline in England’s lowlands, are scouring near parched wetlands for remnants of pools and marshes where they can nest and bring up young. Challen’s ideas are a worthy legacy to carry into the future
Sir: I agree with Mr Challen’s ideas Contraction and Convergence at home and internationally.. Having your say: The Independent print editions from 28 and 29 March.Click here to have YOUR say.
Drought is hitting wetland birds harder than ever before, with waders in south-east England facing their worst-ever breeding season. It would have a life of its own and have the power to call any witness it chooses. But with the right chairman it would command respect and could deliver without whitewash or spin, where we are and what we need to do. A way, in fact, that would involve politics but would not be driven by it Is it too much to ask?. There has to be a way to win the hearts and minds of this nation and demonstrate beyond doubt that the crisis is real. This could be achieved by setting up a Royal Commission on climate change. It would need to have a remit to look with an independent mind at the evidence.
If you are looking for a wedding car, a hobby or an investment, a classic car is an option For everyday motoring a Honda would be fine. If you want something to make your waiting room more relaxing, try a goldfish.VINCENT HAMMERSLEYCOVENTRY. Sir: We really do seem to be fiddling while Rome burns. The main problem is that people have yet to be convinced that the problem is life-threatening, looming and if we are to pass on a planet that is habitable for our children and grandchildren, we have little time left in which to act. It cannot allow itself to fall one notch into outright anarchy: hence the players tend to maintain control; they simply have to.HUGH HASTINGSFALMOUTH, CORNWALL Reasons for a Rolls Sir: What value Has Brian Sewell’s comparison of a vintage Rolls-Royce with a modern Honda (“Sorry, I’d rather have a Honda”, 28 March)? He could just as well have said “I would rather have a goldfish.” It depends what you want.
