Carbon, climate change and the COP27 stage

Climate change is an existential threat to all mankind and I really hope that both the new Prime Minister and King Charles will be attending COP27 in Egypt, if only briefly. COP26 was a success for Britain, and to ‘snub’ COP27 won’t do anything for our shrinking international reputation.

Closer to home, I see that the hoardings around the Landing development are boasting not only about parking for 500 bicycles but also about 421 solar panels.

Solar panels are cheaper than ever, but as regards the fastest way to energy security and curb carbon emissions is simply to use less energy.

The Sunak government must temper its impending austerity programme with funding to insulate the housing stock as a matter of urgency.

One report states that all of England’s 24million homes need upgrading, putting the country ‘far behind’ its European neighbours, such as Germany and France.

As the latest UN report warns, there is no time to waste.

Longer term, greater attention should be paid to the benefits of tidal power.

While the wind doesn't always blow and the sun doesn't always shine, the tides ebb and flow every day of the year.

RICHARD POAD

Cookham which led to 300,000 people in the UK dying prematurely from austerity, and marry a billionaire spouse who resides in the UK but claims for tax return purposes that their domicile is overseas to avoid paying tax.

Thank heavens there’s a person in charge who would understand the severe financial difficulties ordinary people face after 12 years of Conservative administration.

JAMES AIDAN Sutton Road

Cookham