A television programme called ‘One born every minute', is referring to us humans in New Zealand, and around the world - but it should probably read: ‘Thousands born every minute'.

We're heading into a period of a world plaque of humans, which means many insects and animals will become extinct. We humans control almost everything - but we cannot control ourselves, as we're burgeoning to a world population of eight billion by 2030. More people equals more pollution, more crime, more civil unrest, with mini-wars, skirmishes etc. I reiterate: all life lives only 27 per cent of terra firma (solid earth), with only 0.8 per cent of fresh water.Why don't Members of Parliament, with the appropriate portfolios, realise that we are heading into disaster, and introduce birth control as soon as possible worldwide.

E Izett, Brookfield.