The New Net Zero Resistance is Doomed to Fail
4 October 2024
by Ben Pile
News Round-Up
4 October 2024
Record levels of coral across the Great Barrier Reef have been reported for the third year in a row, confounding the alarmists who continue to predict doom. Yet the BBC runs a story insisting the reef is in danger!
As Joey Barton goes on trial for uttering hurty words online, Steven Tucker examines the Guardian's claim that ex-footballers are prone to "far Right conspiracy theories" and finds it to be... a conspiracy theory.
The Guardian has published a 'fact check' of Donald Trump's claims about inflation and immigration. Just one problem, says David Craig: the 'fact check' gets its facts wrong. Who will guard us against the Guardian?
Global greening due to increased CO2 has now become so obvious that climate alarmists have started arguing we need to "Save the Deserts"! They just can't admit CO2 has benefits, says Chris Morrison.
Historian David Olusoga can often be heard complaining about the British Empire and its supposedly malign legacy. But in truth the 'British Empire' is not something that every really existed, says Prof James Alexander.
The Guardian has removed an article claiming that renewables are cheap following a complaint as the advertising watchdog ASA signals that false claims will not be tolerated.
The Garrick Club has changed its membership policy, following a relentless campaign. Why did the members – supposedly a powerful cabal of Establishment figures – allow themselves to be ordered about by the Guardian?
The Guardian's Marina Hyde has mocked Russell Brand for his baptism in the Thames. It's easy to scoff, says James Alexander, but at least Brand, like his new religion, is trying to find the truth.
Is the world better with women in charge? As feminists crow over the Garrick vote, Prof James Alexander wonders if men perhaps had a point in trying to keep women away from power.
Guardian staff are in open revolt after being told they have to spend at least three days a week in the office from Jan 1st, with some complaining it will mean spending less time with their pets.
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