Rob Lyons

Rob Lyons is a UK journalist specialising in science, environmental and health issues. He is the author of 'Panic on a Plate: How Society Developed an Eating Disorder'.

A leading scientist says the world went mad over Covid Op-ed
Lockdowns did way more harm than good is the key point of a new book by a professor who advised the UK government on Covid
Feb 21, 2022 10:30
The relentless pursuit of ‘net zero’ is what is causing the energy crisis Op-ed
On Thursday, the Bank of England warned that Brits face the biggest decline in living standards in three decades over the next year. The reason is that just about everything is getting more expensive, but incomes will not rise anywhere near enough...
Feb 6, 2022 10:23
How climate change alarmism has turned into pure fantasy Op-ed
A new set of dystopian and idealistic scenarios are undermining serious discussion on the effects of climate change.
Jan 19, 2022 12:11
Will AI turn humans into 'waste product'? Op-ed
A tech guru warns that robots that think for themselves may take over the world and use weapons of mass destruction to wipe out mankind. Is it time to worry?
Dec 1, 2021 13:55
How Bill Gates bankrolls the media outlet that claims it’s not backed by billionaires Op-ed
It likes to tap its readers for donations by claiming it’s funded by them, not the mega-wealthy. But, in reality, billionaires have forked out millions to support the UK’s premier right-on, left-of-centre newspaper.
Nov 19, 2021 17:00
The main goal of COP26 is ensuring there will be a COP27 Op-ed
The politicians, billionaires and film stars attending the climate carnival on the Clyde say they are ‘saving the planet’ but all they are really doing is ensuring they get to strut around lecturing the rest of us again next year.
Nov 8, 2021 15:30
Dishy Rishi Sunak serves up a thin gruel budget that fails to address the key problem with the UK economy – lack of productivity Op-ed
The good news about the UK budget is that the economy is recovering to pre-Covid levels faster than we thought. The bad news is that, even before the pandemic, it has been and remains fundamentally under-productive.
Oct 28, 2021 09:06
Celebs who think they’re highlighting their eco credentials by wearing OLD CLOTHES are clueless about what net zero means Op-ed
Fawning coverage of the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony highlighted the recycled wardrobes of some of the guests as proof of their commitment to the cause. All it really proves is how out of touch with reality they actually are.
Oct 19, 2021 16:48
Geoengineering sounds ‘nuts,’ but the fact it might work without us having to change our lifestyles is why climate zealots hate it Op-ed
As the COP26 climate talks approach, environmentalists claim the world is bound for disaster if carbon emissions aren't slashed. But if we're really in an ‘existential crisis’, why are so many alternatives to ‘net zero’ ruled out?
Oct 13, 2021 18:29
Global Citizen Live’s message to society from mega-rich celebs is ‘make do with less.’ And that really sticks in my throat Op-ed
A jumbo gig to raise awareness of climate change & defeat poverty definitely made a few wealthy people feel good about themselves for having done their bit for a worthy cause. But can Global Citizen Live really change the world?
Sep 26, 2021 14:17

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