I OFTEN wonder why Britain bothers about global warming. Britain's contribution to world carbon dioxide emissions is around two per cent.

Even if we reduce this to zero it will be a waste of effort unless the major countries of the world join in.

While the American life style is one of large gas-guzzling vehicles, and their attitude seems so selfish and thoughtless towards the rest of the world, we are in fact wasting our time and efforts. It needs Europe and other countries to make a stand and refuse to deal with them until they conform - if they dare.

After all, that's what America does if other countries don't conform to their way of thinking or they don't get their own way.

Do not be fooled into thinking they are coming round and seeing sense. America will let global warming continue until the world catches fire, then just throw money at it to put out the flames.

Finally, get the British boffins back on the job for a proper solution to the problem instead of just a cover up.

Neal Hartley, Beckfield Lane, Acomb, York.