First steps in battle against global warming

YOU suggested (Editorial, December 4) that some people would charge Finance Minister Brian Cowen with over-reacting if he introduced measures aimed at reducing our contribution to global warming.

You also suggested that any measures he did take will be no more than a starting point in this campaign.

Well, in the words of Chairman Mao, every journey begins with a single step. Motor emissions-based VRT, for example, demonstrates effectively to everyone that we are all involved in starting on this journey. As a first step we must courageously consider all the options for our future energy requirements, including careful analysis of the benefits of nuclear power.