Banks can help to protect world heritage sites | Letters

Chris Gee on how banks lend to companies that have the potential to cause irreversible damage to heritage sitesEven protected Unesco world heritage sites – some of the most incredible places on earth – are threatened by decisions being made by banks (Report, 22 June). Almost half of those listed for their natural values are threatened by harmful industrial practices such as oil and gas exploration and mining. Banks lend to companies that have the potential to cause irreversible damag