Urtica Ferox

Is it Racist to be Anti-racist? Charlie Peters, of Spiked , reacts to yet another absurdity on a university campus. At Sheffield University, the Student Union has banned White students from attending anti-racist meetings. Read more.

Do you know why you believe what you do? Really? In this fascinating article, Dr Paul Rossiter looks at the concept of Noble Cause Corruption and how it applies to environmentalism. The idea is that one is justified in lying, presenting misinformation and manipulating public opinion so long as, in the end, the cause is righteous. It's just that when it comes to the "climate emergency", it's all got a bit out of hand. Read more.

There is No Climate Emergency From the Amsterdam-based CLINTEL website: "A group of 500 prominent scientists and professionals, led by the CLINTEL co-founder Guus Berkhout, has sent a registered letter to the Secretary-General of the UN, António Guterres. They warn the Secretary-General that “[c]urrent climate policies pointlessly and grievously undermine the economic system, putting lives at risk in countries denied access to affordable, reliable electrical energy.” So, the question is, do we listen to a distressed 16-year-old girl adored by the media, or a large group of scientists who risk social media lynching in questioning the basis of the current climate hysteria? Read more .