It is staggering that in 2016, the hottest year on record, the chancellor can present a budget that has no mention of climate change (Report, 24 November). The freeze on fuel duty is another backward step and shows that the government cares nothing about climate change, air pollution or public health. A carbon tax is gaining favour with governments and economists worldwide. Then we might reconsider a fee-and-dividend to improve our own economy, environment, and public health rather than pay someone else’s tax. Denying reality, trashing the environment, rushing headlong toward climate catastrophe, and withdrawing from the global community won’t make America great.

Source: The Guardian November 24, 2016 18:58 UTC