Any deaths by drowning are tragic, however it does appear from the media’s output concerning the sinking of the yacht Bayesian that some deaths are worthy of extra protection than others. This summer time in northern France, the place I’m volunteering with Care4Calais, there have been 9 deaths related to these in search of asylum within the UK, however little or no media protection.
Simon Shaw
London
“Overpopulations” of predators, supported by wildlife safety legal guidelines, don’t threaten the return of different species (Letters, 19 August). Many scientific research have proved that predators don’t trigger these declines. As an alternative, the lack of our treasured butterflies, bats, bees and birds is the results of a damaged system of intensive meals manufacturing that permits little or no room for wildlife.
Stephen Moss
Mark, Somerset
The letters on the worth of studying German have been wonderful. How miserable, then, to see your headline (Enrich your life with die deutsche Sprache, 22 August). It ought to, after all, have learn “… with der deutsche Sprache” – mit (with) takes the dative.
Oliver Main
Cologne, Germany
How nice to have the ability to dwell with a capsule wardrobe (What number of garments do you really need? There’s a magic quantity…, 24 August). However it will in all probability work provided that you reside a capsule life. The place is the swimsuit? The strolling boots and related fleeces, jackets, hats and socks?
Margaret Squires
St Andrews, Fife
If Jess Cartner-Morley lived up north, she would positively want a couple of jumper in her capsule wardrobe.
Maria Goulding
Gateshead, Tyne and Put on
