The Editor, Sir:

IT IS amazing to me that the Government has just signed a contract with yet another cellular company. Don't we have enough already? We are desperately seeking more and more money, more and more modern technology without thinking of the ultimate consequences for ourselves, our children and grandchildren.

There is a phenomenon called 'hive death' which is increasingly being seen in the United States. This is a phenomenon in which bees leave the hive and cannot or do not find their way back to the hives. The problem with bees is that while there are many theories, no one really knows how they navigate. Another problem with bees is that they are essential for agriculture and as such, for our lives. All life is intertwined. Bees pollinate almonds, pumpkins, etc. It is postulated that one third of the food we put in our mouths is pollinated by bees.

The connection between the paragraphs above is that research is pointing in the direction that links 'hive death' to cellular towers. You ask for proof! Asking for proof is what has got us where we are with global warning. When things start to happen that could affect the future of the world, isn't it prudent to take preventive action long before absolute proof exists!

So we blunder on, grasping greedily at empty technology while we ignore certain technologies that could harness our natural resources while preserving our environment. Solar power is simply one example. We have sunshine available in abundance! Why are we not using it?

I am, etc.,

ROSEMARY MURRAY

artemis@cwjamaica.com

Kingston 10