Madam, - I wonder if the European Commission is trying to cut carbon emissions by allowing the use of mobile phones on aeroplanes (The Irish Times, April 8th).
This will mean that on every flight there will be at least one person who needs to catch up with a friend they haven't talked to since college. The resultant annoyance to other passengers will result in reduced demand for flying, leading to fewer flights. With fewer flights, carbon emissions will fall.
However, will this reduction in carbon emissions be enough to offset the emission of hot air from the people talking on their mobiles? - Yours, etc,
PHILIP NULTY, Shanlis, Ardee, Co Louth.