Tolls and taxes are the only way to save environment

YOUR editorial (Irish Examiner, May 30) endorsed the idea that global warming can be solved by preaching to people to make sacrifices.

In my view blaming ordinary people is an irresponsible, self-righteous ploy by governments unable to face up to powerful lobby groups and public prejudice.

Most people are happy enough to partake in recycling schemes — it is little bother and costs them nothing, but why should they be expected to make martyrs of themselves by not using their cars when everyone else is doing so?