Zerocarbonista

We’ve jam packed loads into this one, leaving you with a more positive outlook on what lies ahead. Ecotricity earns a prestigious award, while Shadow Sec Thangam Debbonaire visits FGR ahead of the Green Football Weekend. As ministers are being urged to steer clear of culture wars over species reintroductions, Biden strikes a historic decision to stop the largest fossil fuel buildout in US history, coinciding with the EU achieving a record low in emissions.Plus, Dale answers your great questions, from EVs on the National Grid to whether Starmer should bring back any political beasts, and Dale offers some sage advice for young activists. Keep your questions coming in at zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk

Dale braves the icy winds outside Wembley for the big Green Football Weekend launch, and gives us an update on what’s going on at FGR. We delve into the environmental impact of bottom trawling, uncovering how this practice releases a staggering amount of CO2 carbon annually. That's just the tip of the iceberg, as we explore the alarming reality of Greenland losing millions of tons of (cocktail) ice per hour.   Plus, Sunak gaslighting of the nation is exposed again and Coffey is up to her usual antics, as we answer your questions about cheese and carbon capture – we’ve got it all! Keep those questions rolling in at zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk.  

Dale explains why we must ‘just stop the Tories’ - and it’s all in the news; 2023  is confirmed as the hottest year ever and Sunak plans to pour more oil on the fire (with ever more North Sea drilling) - while his gaslighting of the the country on energy bills faces friendly fire. While on another part of our stricken planet, or maybe on another planet - the United Arab Emirates start shipping European glacier ice to their cocktail bars - seriously.Plus who’s got the best conspiracy theories, David Icke or the Tories? It’s not a joke it’s genuine question. Tune in and find out. Dale also answers more of your questions - keep them coming in at zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk  

As Dale returns from his extended break with fresh hope, we’re smacked back to reality as our counterfactual Prime Minister Sunak continues to gaslight the country. Fortunately, his popularity is dwindling; he ranks top choice for PM in only four constituencies (not even his own one). We discuss bio methane production and organic farming, wooden windmills, bonkers dividends from Big Oil, and some surprising ‘lefty/righty’ news - energy Independence reaches the parts climate other concepts can’t. Plus there’s a new downside to Heat Pumps and talk of a Green Dragon’s Den. 

It’s the last episode this side of Dale’s favourite event of the year - we kick off with an important update at FGR and talk air pollution, artificial rain and a new kind of snow. Your questions then take us to the next election, our dodgy democracy, living in caves and un-inventing things, like Right Wing radio stations. Happy Solstice everyone and see you in the new year!

Dale shares his final assessment of COP28 and why there’s reasons to be cheerful. We debunk a long list of porkies from Sunak, whether a ban on SUVs would be a hit, and why going nuclear isn’t the answer. Plus more on food, ULEZ, Andy Burnham’s new electrification scheme, and how PR can take the sting out of party tribalism?

Dale is in complete disbelief as COP28 President Al Jaber says there’s “no science” behind the phasing out of fossil fuels, claiming it would take the world back into caves. A climate denier is running the show into the ground! Meanwhile, Europeans are cutting down on meat consumption, with Sir David Attenborough urging us to switch to a plant-based diet to best protect nature. Britain is set to miss the Paris Climate Targets thanks to Sunak’s lies - why haven’t the Tories woken up and smelt the flowers yet? Keep your great questions coming in! 

Dale receives a threatening letter from the DVLA over his electric bike, but fear not as we spill the beans on COP28 and how big meat companies are planning a large presence there. With Portugal running solely on renewables for 6 days straight, Dale has some new stats to share on China’s phenomenal push for renewables. We also dissect Branson’s latest PR stunt involving sustainable jet fuel, and answer your questions on energy caps, heat pumps, and if Starmer really is the answer.  

Where’s the green stuff in the budget?  We looked everywhere and couldn’t find it.  Dale remembers the time he met David Cameron. Also, it turns out you’re able to call somebody ‘Tory Scum’ - it’s actually a basic right of law. There’s some data that suggests veganism is on the decline, but Dale is pretty sure this is statistical chicanery.   We talk about how rich lifestyles are driving the climate war - and what could be done to address this? The former boss of Sky News says news organisations need to do more to cover the climate crisis - what should they do? We’ve got your questions too.

It's been quite a week. Braverman has finally been sacked for hate speech, concluding her tenure by stating that Sunak has “no mandate to be PM”. David Cameron is back, who infamously talked about ‘cutting the green crap’. Will he now end his time in the Foreign Office talking about cutting the brown crap? A conflict of interest emerges as the new environment chief is married to an exec of a sewage-dumping firm, while Sunak’s inhumane Rwanda policy is deemed unlawful. Dale answers your questions as we discuss carbon offsetting projects, climate deniers in the States, and how a fairer tax system can bring us more renewable energy. 

We’re on course for the hottest year on record, yet King Charles announces the exploration of new oil and gas licenses. Are we in the Twilight Zone? Dale’s asked what he’d do if he were PM, how the Dutch are using sewage to power homes, and Dale debunks the Tory’s energy security myth. Plus, how can we encourage more people to ditch meat? And despite the doom and gloom in the world, Dale gives us some reasons to be cheerful.

We jam-pack loads for this one, including the climate impact of food and why it’s often overlooked - despite being one of the biggest contributors to climate change. On the Twitter battleground, Dale fact-checks right-wing nut Matt le Tissier on EV sales and discusses the repercussions of Sunak’s net zero U-turn. Meanwhile, Sunak interviews Musk at the AI Summit (yes, you read that right), how air pollution is causing diabetes, and Dale outlines some quick wins Starmer could do to tackle climate change.  

It’s been a truly bizarre week for Dale. A tweet about the recent floods enrages the shock jocks from TalkTV. Even David Icke joins the fray, becoming Dale’s latest Twitter troll. Weather expert Thérèse Coffey explains why the UK was unprepared for Storm Babet simply because “the rain came from the east”. How do people like her get into power? We also discuss hydrogen boilers, toxins in reusable cups, and whether voting should be compulsory. Plus, how the UN’s been downplaying livestock emissions due to pressure from the farming lobby.

Greta gets arrested outside an oil conference, formerly named the ‘Oil and Money Forum’. Rishi Sunak and his family continue to be on state benefits, and not the kind that we're used to, or the kind that they love to cut. We also look at the alarming Amazon drought, why Mozambique and Mail are leading the way in stopping air pollution. Plus how much would the average household bill cost if the UK went 100% green? Keep your questions rolling in!  

Dale returns feeling more optimistic following an action-packed week at the Labour Conference. We discuss how Sunak’s Net Zero U-Turns will expedite the cost-of-living crisis and how the climate crisis costs the world £13 million an hour. Dale answers the classic question: why aren’t Labour going far enough with the green agenda? Plus, we delve into Green Populism, a name competition for Dale’s new anti-whaling vessel, and why more European nations are suppressing climate activists.

Dale has some big breaking news to report to you, which is probably hitting the airwaves as you read this. Meanwhile, Dale’s returned from the Tory Party Conference with some whacky tales. We also hear more about Dale’s new Last Decade film, and how he projected it onto Sunak’s hotel. Plus we chat about Earth hitting its highest ever temperature, the surge in Aussie rooftops solar, and why we should actually be feeling more optimistic about staying within the 1.5-degree limit.

The Tories seem to be the gift that keeps on giving, and they haven't let us down for this episode. After shooting themselves in both feet last week, we discuss the utter madness of pursuing Rosebank and why it's a massive two fingers to the world. While Sunak saves us from imaginary taxes, Dale might bump into him as he's off to the Tory Party conference, where you'll hear a sneak peek about what’s in store. Plus, we talk about windmills, Trump's bizarre tirade on them, and when we can start the revolution.

In a whirlwind week of British politics, we dissect the dramatic Net Zero U-turn declared by Rishi "Chopper" Sunak.  Do the Tories, and our unelected Prime Minister, know no bounds? We also talk about how toxic air is plaguing Europe, tactical voting, and how Veganism at FGR was first adopted. Keep the questions rolling in at zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk

The UK rows back on EU laws letting more dangerous pesticides back in. Dale offers an update on Devil’s Kitchen and wonders how Tata Steel gets offered £500m from the government to “go green.”  Dale also talks about subsidies and you’ll be shocked by how much he has received.  Loads more, including your questions. Email us Zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk

We’re back, and the Tories have apparently relaxed planning for onshore wind - but Dale reckons it’s just window dressing. Rishi “Chopper” Sunak flies to Norfolk to give a large bung to house builders that back the government and ULEZ expands. We have your questions, and Dale’s reasons to be cheerful too.  Get in touch - Zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk