News Round-Up
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus – and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
Day: 5 March 2022
Justin Trudeau’s Approval Ratings Slump Over Authoritarian Response to Freedom Convoy Trucker Protests
Justin Trudeau has seen his approval ratings plummet amid criticism of his handling of the trucker protests, including bringing in controversial emergency legislation.
The Unintended Consequences of the West’s Response to Russia’s Invasion
The West’s response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine seems to have been slapped together on the fly amidst a storm of social media outrage. And it could have a number of serious unintended consequences.
When it Comes to Managing the Pandemic, is Australia Bottom of the International League Table?
The Australian's Steve Waterson has written a guest post for the Daily Sceptic in which he rails against the stupidity of Australia's management of the pandemic. Could the ruling class have handed it any worse?
How Many Actual Scientists Were Involved With the Latest Apocalyptic IPCC Climate Report?
Welcome to the latest IPCC report, painting its usual grim picture of ecological and societal disaster, and claiming to provide “scientific evidence” for its key findings. But how many scientists were actually involved?
