Extinction Rebellion in Southampton
SIR: Referring to the ‘fossil fuel’ protesters.
In their enthusiasm for their cause they have made the assumption that oil is a villain of civilisation and overlooked several vital aspects.
Oil is a lubricant needed by all forms of machinery and is the source of plastics in hospitals etc.
It is used in synthetic rubber - tyres - and is the source for many building materials.
In fact the list is endless the more you think about it and the conclusion must be that far from being a villain, oil is a benefactor.
Graham George
Southampton
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