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I liked your piece on climate change (My way of thinking, February 2021) and largely agree that if those in power could see it as a chance for global partnerships and co-operation, we might get somewhere. I have been alert to the issue since the early 1970s, which is why I only had two children and have tried to live and eat accordingly. The fact that most of my extended family have failed to come on board – I still get the ‘here we go again’ look – exemplifies the difficulty that those in power face.

So, the one point I disagree with is the fact that it was a 2019 fad. I hope that the lovely Greta will make sure it stays – finally – on the agenda.

Irene Voaden, via email

Full praise to Mark Carwardine for, once again, speaking out about such a critical issue as climate change. I do hope the appropriate people will read it and take note.

Aynsley Halligan, via email

I disagree with Mark’s comment about climate change being just another fad and it being put on the back burner. The whole issue of climate change is not as simple as just reducing carbon emissions.

We need to persuade governments, industry and farmers to return to the old styles of land management and start wilding areas, as well as reducing carbon emissions. However, the problem comes when that means less profit and less revenue into the government’s purse from taxes, along with higher prices in the shops. So, we need to re-educate both governments and consumers into adopting and accepting a different way of life, and highlighting the consequences if we don’t change our ways.

We all have a part to play – by making some simple lifestyle changes in our own lives – but we also need to get involved and lobby our local MPs instead of sitting at home thinking other people will do it.

Michael White, via email