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We write as members of the Green party and refer to the letter from Adam Ramsey (27 July). He states that Chris Padley and others (Letters, 26 July) demonstrate an outdated 70s' environmentalism obsessed with population, while ignoring vast inequalities of consumption levels. But these are not either/or issues and both need to be addressed.We write as members of the Green party and refer to the letter from Adam Ramsey (27 July). He states that Chris Padley and others (Letters, 26 July) demonstrate an outdated 70s' environmentalism obsessed with population, while ignoring vast inequalities of consumption levels. But these are not either/or issues and both need to be addressed.
To be concerned with the impact that world population rising to 9 billion people has on resource availability, pollution, climate change etc is not to be locked in a 1970s time warp. It may have ceased to be the number one issue for some greens, but in terms of the long-term damage to our planet as a habitat for all species, it remains at the forefront. Those who wish to emphasise this should not be denigrated.
Rosie Haworth-Booth
Swimbridge, Devon
Ruth Funnell
Torrington, Devon
Rosemary Brian
Croyde, Devon
Members, North Devon Green party		To be concerned with the impact that world population rising to 9 billion people has on resource availability, pollution, climate change etc is not to be locked in a 1970s time warp. It may have ceased to be the number one issue for some greens, but in terms of the long-term damage to our planet as a habitat for all species, it remains at the forefront. Those who wish to emphasise this should not be denigrated.
Rosie Haworth-Booth
Swimbridge, Devon
Ruth Funnell
Torrington, Devon
Rosemary Brian
Croyde, Devon
Members, North Devon Green party
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