Zerocarbonista

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.

Our PM continues to limp on, and we’re wondering where it all goes from here, as it appears Dale and Boris are on the same side for once.  We’re being advised to work from home to stop reliance on Russian oil – but why did it take a war to start breaking the reliance on fossil fuels?  Dale talks about the reaction to flying the Palestine flag at Forest Green Rovers, while the boys ponder ‘what happened to insects? And plenty more.

A judge says he's inspired by climate protestors, "free range" chickens have never been out the shed, and listeners are asking Dale for bank holiday BBQ advice. Loads more of your questions answered too

The government’s energy strategy is finally here -  they want 8 new nuclear reactors and are considering fracking, so Dale and Ian wonder what the hell is going on?  The IPCC says fossil fuel companies are blocking green and the policies - but the report is also written by those with interests in the market - bonkers.  Dale answers your questions too. 

We discuss Dale’s plans to step away from Ecotricity - as he looks for a new owner.    The guys talk in depth about his decision, and what Dale’s planning to do with all that spare time.  Is he going to Barbados, or does he still have a huge list of stuff he wants to achieve?  There’s also been a long rumoured political career - is that what’s next?  Can he wear ripped jeans and his trainers into the House of Commons?  We answer your questions too…. 

Dale’s been reacting to the government’s move to zero vat on green stuff like solar panels in the spring budget, while learning you can’t swear on national radio.  We wonder whether government ministers require training in the real world, after the Chancellor’s disastrous photoshoot.   The energy crisis continues to rumble - so we examine what happens if Gazprom’s UK arm collapses.  Also, how the hell do you accidentally fund a national protest? Dale explains more. We also answer a big mail bag of your questions too. 

The energy crisis continues, while the North Sea oil operators have more cash than they know what to do with. Dale says he misses Donald Trump, and we wonder if he’s still got the Rona…. We also wonder what’s causing Brexiteers to turn into net zero sceptics.  We answer a bumper mail bag of questions too.

Terrible stuff going on in the world, but Dale’s wondering if the only positive from this conflict is the chance to finally push for energy independence - especially when you discover just 10% of our ‘economic recovery’ funds are being spent on green initiatives. The House of Lords says young people should pay for our net zero policy - and Dale doesn’t agree.  We tackle some of our questions related to the energy crisis and look at whether your bill will really get to £3000 a year before the end of 2022.