IN his policy address, the Governor said it was his intention to protect the environment. I welcome that commitment, however, there were a number of points he omitted to mention. Chris Patten proposes to set up an Environment and Conservation Fund to support ''green'' groups promoting environmental education and research. He also wants to recruit more business leaders to help protect the environment and clean up the New Territories. However, I also believe that factory owners should be given more information about the modern technology that can reduce industrial pollution. The Government could also organise campaigns involving the collection of cans and paper and arrange for us to separate our rubbish before collection. This would encourage people from different age groups to join the environmental protection movement. Also, a reduction in the consumption of lead petrol would alleviate pollution. Finally, it is important to intensify the environmental protection message, through television, newspapers and the radio. SHING HON-TAK New Territories
