Zerocarbonista

With so many policy u-turns, Dale is trying to get is head around what Rishi is giving, and what he’s taking away after news that fracking is banned again. And with record numbers of us ready to take direct action to project the planet, we delve into why modern policies feel so disconnected from reality, and why the government doesn’t appear to be doing anything AT ALL. Dale also answers your latest batch of questions.  Send yours to zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk 

What a week! We look at what the UK’s next leader needs to do first - stopping fracking and protecting nature, and look at the latest climate stories.  With work on Ecotricity’s green gas mill progressing nicely, Dale answers your questions too. 

The fall-out from the “mini” budget continues, so Dale wonders what the hell is going on? And with Truss and Rees Mogg falling out over solar power, is reality finally melting? We also talk about the new price-cap for renewable energy generators.  And for those who keep asking about China - there’s a major new renewables initiative kicking off. We’re back in Fracking Corner and loads of your great questions too.

Dale’s fresh from the Conservative Party conference, while we consider energy rationing through the winter. Loads of your questions too - including the future of Nuclear Fusion.

It’s been quite some week in the UK – but one line in the mini-not-budget made Dale very happy.  Fracking is back in the news again, but we’re wondering how the government makes it happen if there’s actually ZERO public support for it, and a growing wealth of research and fact that suggests England is not the place to frack.  Dale reports back on the Labour party conference, and we answer a load of your questions too.

We recorded this just after the UK government's mini budget. What the hell is going on?  The lads attempt to digest the indigestible news.  And don’t forget, fracking is back too. - even when Cuadrilla’s former boss says it won’t work in Britain. Your questions are answered too - including Ian’s energy price cap confusion.  Mail us -  zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk 

It’s been quite a summer, new PM, new energy policy and plenty more.  We talk about how Europe is handling the energy price crisis – and why a windfall tax is proving more popular on the continent. Also, find out what would happen if Dale was King.  Your questions too – including updates on the hovercraft and campervan.

To end season 3 we took to a field in Wiltshire and spoke about life, the universe and the mess our world is in. We got to chat with some listeners too.  Back in September 2022 with season 4.

In the final (normal) episode of season 3 we discuss taking the government’s net zero plans to court, Rishi vs Liz, why the UK’s heatwave was far worse than 1976 and lots lots more.

We discuss the runners and riders for our new PM and feel a bit sad about it. Is it time for another election? With UK temperatures potentially breaking record highs, we wonder what more proof climate change deniers need? There’s an electric hovercraft update and loads of your questions too.

What a week - we digest the news of the government’s implosion, and wonder what this  means for the push for net zero.  We also talk superbugs found in meat, food companies attempting to cover up how unhealthy their products are, and much more

We start with news that offshore wind is going to push up the price of fish and chips - as UK government revs up to scrap important environmental law because of “red tape” - but continues to ignore recommendations to boost home insulation.  We answer your questions too.  Due to extreme exasperation there’s a fair amount of swearing this week.

It's been two weeks since the last episode and Dale's been busy - find out about his adventures in Austria and in the Houses of Parliament.  We look at some great changes in Australia - with a government that finally seems to get it.  There's been a lot of chat about Green Gas - and there's an open invite for George Monbiot to come and talk about his concerns.

Experts say there isn’t enough being done to improve energy efficiency - so naturally we find out what Dale thinks about it.  Ian can’t believe what he’s hearing when Dale reveals he’s off to meet Arnold Schwarzenegger in Vienna, but he’ll be back.  We talk about what the government could do (or not do) with the rising price of our energy bills. New Zealand’s also proposed a fart tax - sensible idea, right?  Lots of your questions too. 

It’s Jubilee Weekend in the UK - and Dale’s pondering what you need to do for your country to get recognised. We talk about our big green gas news - and why so many people seem to be in love with heat pumps.  We also discover that tobacco isn’t just bad for people - it’s bad for the planet too. We answer your questions too, as Dale breaks out his stereo to play God Save The Queen.

Big week for Dale and Ecotricity - there’s a new gas field in Britain, Dale explains more about why the grass under our feet is the answer to all of our heating related questions. Why haven’t government embraced it - and is this really something that could go mainstream?  Our friends in Australia could be turning a corner when it comes to the climate. There’s a few of your questions too. 

Experts are wondering how many more signals of climate change the world needs to start acting, and so do we.  We scratch our heads while world leaders continue to scratch their collective arse?  And surprisingly, Dale appears to be siding with the energy watchdog for the first time in ages when it comes to proposed changes in the price cap system. Lots of chat about nuclear power this week - delays for new ones, and huge costs for old ones.  Ian’s nan is back, and we answer loads of your questions too. 

We open with bombshell news from Ian and digest a rollercoaster week in the life of Forest Green Rovers.  We look at the warning signs society continues to ignore, and wonder how airlines can make their homework, yet still miss their own targets. Lots of your questions too!!

Are the Tories getting the message in the local elections? We take an early look.  We also talk carbon capture, deforestation and how work is progressing on Dale’s electric camper van and hovercraft. Loads of your questions too. 

Compact episode this week - net zero promises, animal rights and Dale's secret past as a street performer.  Your questions too.