As one of the most powerful Malaysian news site, you have not given environmental issues enough coverage to reflect another problematic area where all Malaysians and, dare I say, all earthlings are fighting a losing battle.

The article by Dr Kua Kia Soong, 'Green lung destroyed despite promise' (Aug 4) is a start nonetheless. Why don't you team up with WWF Malaysia or relevant organisations and have them run a regular column on your site? I am sure it will raise awareness among your readers who all seem to have a degree in political science.

I am no nature advocate but it seems like Southeast Asians don't really give a damn about their environment. We tend to exploit all the natural resources we can lay our hands on to make a profit out of them. At the current going rate, I can picture my grandson living in Mars, eating strange vegetation genetically altered to suit the atmosphere and soil.

Look at the state Malaysian fishery is in - people catch more than they can sell. Go to your local fish market today and you will notice how small the fish are. It is a shame that the fishing industry is wiping out a whole generation of small fish for a lousy few bucks. Call me unthoughtful and cold, but, hey, if we did the sensible thing and started regulating the industry early on, we probably could still catch a few at the local jetty and experience the fun of actually catching your own feed during the weekend with your family.

I was embarrassed when I found out that the first installment of the tv series Survivor was shot on an island just off the coast of Sabah: The participants could not get a decent number of fish to fill their stomach.

Correct me if I am wrong, but let's face it, it is controversies in malaysiakini that keep people coming back for more. Environmental issues can be just as controversial. Furthermore, they tend to be more constructive compared with some of the political comments raised in the letters.

So think about highlighting environmental issues, too.