Letters - Monday, February 10. 2020

No one can deny that the climate is changing, it has done so for millions of years.

There have been times when the world has been warmer and colder, without help from humans.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) insists that the changing climate is man- made and has declared war on a harmless gas which we breathe out every minute of our lives.

CO2 is necessary for all plant life. Without it, they would perish, and without them, so would we.

Dr Tim Ball has written an excellent book called ‘The Global Warming Hoax’, which ridicules all claims of the IPCC with scientific proof.

The lie that melting icebergs will cause the sea levels to rise is ludicrous.

Water when frozen expands by nine per cent. When it melts, the volume reduces, so the sea level will actually fall. Try it with an ice cube in a glass of water.

At last a world leader has had the courage to stand up and say it’s nonsense. I doubt if others will back him up.

There are trillions to be made out of the world’s most expensive hoax in history, and who will be paying? The taxpayers of course.

Terry Watson

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Add extra warning lights to our cars

We’re entering the era of driverless vehicles, so surely adding a few extra warning lights to the dashboard shouldn’t be a huge ask? Letting drivers know when they’ve left their windows down or when a headlight is out seems pretty simple when considering some vehicles can now recognise when it’s safe to change lanes, and even park themselves!

It’ll save drivers lots of hassle and reduce the number of things they have to remember to do periodically – like checking their wiper blades or windscreen fluid.

1. Windscreen fluid is low. Although you’re supposed to check your windscreen wiper fluid regularly, most drivers will be guilty of letting it slip – but there’s nothing more annoying than going to clean your windscreen only to discover it’s all out of juice.

2. Windows left down. Many drivers will be guilty of winding down the window on a sunny day and leaving them cracked open slightly after parking up at home, only for rain to pour in. Most vehicles will beep when you take the key out of the engine if the headlights are still on, so something similar should be introduced for when windows are left down – it’s a matter of security, too! The alert could perhaps be overridden at the touch of a button in case the windows need to be left ajar for any reason.

3. Headlight out. A simple warning light to let drivers know when one or more headlights or brake lights has gone would be helpful, not to mention preventing a potential £100 fine.

4. Wiper blades need changing. It’s generally advised that your wiper blades should be changed – or at the very least checked out and cleaned – around every six months but again, this is a chore that drivers often let slip.

5. Tyre tread. Having worn tyres means the only contact patch between you and the road is past its best, and if the safety risks don’t hit home, you could land a £2,500 and three penalty points per worn tyre!

6. Too much weight. Perhaps you’ve had to squeeze more people than usual plus a boot full of luggage into your tiny city car to do an airport run, or you’ve loaded it to the brim to move house – whatever the case, an overloaded vehicle will be less stable, difficult to steer and take longer to stop. They can also cause tyres to overheat and wear rapidly, and if you were to crash, it could render your insurance invalid! So, some kind of notification to let you know when your car is too heavy or approaching the limit could be useful to prevent damage to your car’s overall condition – and ultimately your bank account.

Frank Oliver

LeaseVan.co.uk

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Charging points

It’s all very well advocating electric cars – but how does Boris Johnson propose to charge them when not all houses have private drives and garages for the necessary charging points?

Andrew Mercer

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