The Sleep of Reason
Far from holding the government to account, as it claims, most of the media was fast asleep while massive scandals brewed.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 28th April 2021
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Oil Spots
The Science Museum’s new exhibition on climate breakdown is funded by an oil company. What could possibly go wrong?
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 21st April 2021
Oral Transmission
How I became a human plague – and stumbled into one of the most astonishing scientific stories I’ve ever encountered.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 14th April 2021
Sea Change
At last people are waking up to the fishing industry’s devastating impacts.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 7th April 2021
I’m Taking a Break
I won’t be writing my Guardian column for a few weeks, as I’m trying to finish my book about feeding the world without devouring the planet. Normal service will resume in April.
Viral Lies
Some falsehoods about the pandemic are so dangerous that they should be banned.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 27th January 2021
Long-Suffering
Long Covid is devastating the health and lives of many thousands of people, and highlights the terrible neglect of patients with chronic conditions such as ME/CFS.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 22nd January 2021
Clueless
It is hard to imagine how the government’s handling of the pandemic could have been more catastrophic.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 13th January 2021
Caught in the Crossfire
Brexit isn’t about Europe, and isn’t about the UK. It’s the outcome of a civil war within capitalism.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 25th November 2020
Breaking the Chain
A crucial link in the food chain has been forgotten by the government, exposing us to a potential disaster after the Brexit transition.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 18th November 2020