The troll sets the ethical tone of the administration. By his constant lying and cheating, he inspires everyone to lie and cheat.

If you didn't want to lie and cheat, would you accept a job with him?
Would he offer you one?

The EU ban on neonicotinoids allows "emergency" exceptions, and some countries authorize these without real scrutiny.

The previous UK law to repress whistleblowers and journalists was covered up so Parliament would not realize what it was passing. The current attempt was also supposed to be covered up, but this time that failed.

Now Britons have a chance to fight to prevent repression.

Selling water from exotic sources reflects and encourages a propensity for the rich to engage in frivolous waste.

One more reason why we need to transfer a lot of their money to poor people. Even if it won't lift everyone out of poverty, it will reduce the tendency that pushes society into increasing levels of frivolous waste.

There are still a few scientists, outside the climate field, that deny global heating. The troll has chosen one hard-core denialist to give him "science advice".