From Martin van Raay, Culemborg, The Netherlands
William Hughes-Games asks why politicians haven’t done more to stop climate change. Being a local politician, I can offer some insight. Most politicians are “people persons”. They aren’t versed in science and some even prefer gut feelings above facts. As a scientist speaking to a politician, you don’t want to explain a problem in all its details and caveats, but offer the solution in clear terms (Letters, 16 September). This is what most politicians want to know: what should I do?
