Investment in flood defences is overdue. But progress on climate resilience requires confronting vested interests too Nothing about the climate crisis is easy. The challenge of adapting to global heating and the climate disruption it causes is particu…
The Guardian view on investigating 6 January: the truth about the storming of the Capitol
The attitude of Republican politicians to the committee shows exactly why it is neededThe investigation into the deadly insurrection of 6 January is not one but two processes. The first is an attempt to discover the truth about those events: not only w…
The Guardian view on Wu-Tang Clan’s genius: to make and appreciate art | Editorial
The sale of the only copy of an album for $2m is a reminder that canny rappers understood the artistic value of the original and the authenticWhen Martin Shkreli was convicted of fraud in 2017, the authorities ordered him to give up his assets, which i…
The Guardian view on women and the Olympics: the athletes caught up – now the IOC must
Female competitors come very close to equality at the games. But Tokyo still highlights ongoing sexism and discriminationStrength, resilience and determination make sportswomen champions in the field. The same qualities are ensuring that more of them g…
The Guardian view on Channel migrants: people, not political props | Editorial
The RNLI has moral justice on its side when reasserting its humanitarian mission to provide sea rescue without discriminationViewed from Downing Street, the problem of migrant boats crossing the Channel involves a conflict between a humanitarian obliga…