Recent and promised large price rises in basic commodities are a warning which might influence even the most reluctant of those who seem to prefer to wait for yet more evidence before taking major action to safeguard our futures.

The only disagreement I have with his letter is its dismissal of nuclear power. The latest evidence, I understand, is that the cost of nuclear power is probably not going to compare unfavourably with other options, including wind power, and it is a tried and tested technology which countries such as France have taken the lead on. All viable options have to be used.

The argument about nuclear waste has to be put into the context of waste management generally. In quantity, I have read that we produce more domestic waste in one afternoon than the nuclear industry produces in a hundred years. Of course, nuclear waste is hazardous, in various degrees, but the question of safe storage of hazardous waste generally has been with us for very many years.

There are innumerable places around the country which are out of bounds to the general public for safety reasons, which we accept as part of the extravagant lifestyle that we lead.

The energy scene is heading into a desperate crisis, and a few extra sites for safe storage would be a small price to pay for our children's future. We are in the habit of quibbling over niceties, I feel, and there is not the time left for that indulgence.

We should go in for all workable options with enthusiasm or our children will be weeping over our missed opportunities, should they survive to do so.

Roy Danson
Hayfield Road
Chapel-en-le-Frith