Dale Vince's Zerocarbonista
Episodes
Episode 47 - Wheel Out Lawson
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final episode before our summer break and we’re talking about how the media reports the climate emergency and whether BBC impartiality re...
Episode 46 - The Medium Grass
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a hot old week, and Dale’s fired up. We wonder why it’s going to take two years to look at changing road building policies. Should...
Episode 45 - JUST IN: BEAVERS
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As big fans of re-wilding, we consider the return of wildness and letting nature do its thing - is it time to release the wolves? We discuss British...
Episode 44 - Mike Graham's harpoon
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about shocking new figures on death from climate change, and the latest climate denial from a US senator - he’s an idiot. Dale shares his i...
Episode 43 - I'll be back
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about record breaking temperatures in Canada, and how climate change is literally killing people in their hundreds. We try to get our heads ...
Episode 42 - Shout out to the Pagans
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about the continued toxic legacy of leaded petrol – and how the government’s environmental transgressions keep piling up. We also di...
Episode 41 - Tea with nine sugars please
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We examine The Sunday Times Green Power list and work out what the hell happened. We also hear about how the Daily Express is reinventing itself as ...
Episode 40 - Pally pally on the beach
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s G7 & Boris has turned up in a private jet. We wonder where Britain’s serious environmental policies are.Dale also tackles some whataboute...
Episode 39 - Call that a knife?
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our second episode in a couple of days, and we’ve got plenty to discuss. We digest news that three UK animal species are on the verge of ex...
Episode 38 - When it rains, it pours...
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re late because of gremlins, but we talk about a bad week for oil companies, and consider how to tell kids about the climate crisis. There’s ...
Episode 37 - Having a Gas
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re considering whether we’re all need to scrap our gas boilers or whether there’s a renewable alternative. There’s also the matter of Brazi...
Episode 36 - Johnson's Chopper
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are more reasons to wonder whether the government’s heart is really in fighting the climate crisis - from PM’s unnecessary helicopter trip, ...
Episode 35 - Beltane & Methane
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about Dale and Forest Green’s support of an anti-gambling campaign in football, as well as the Pagan calendar, and news that underline...
Episode 34 - Three Tories and Vince
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A bonkers week - even though we recorded a couple of days early. There’s an update on our planning appeal with the Good Law Project to change govern...
Episode 33 - Waking up from a bad dream
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big episode - as world leaders get together for Earth Day - Dale gets excited by Biden’s renewed US climate push, but is bewildered by Bori...
Episode 32 - Do you remember the last time?
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the disconnect between the UK government’s environmental policy and reality - and there’s a lot of food talk this week - as Ian tries g...
Episode 31 - Get them onboard
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A busy week as we discuss rising CO2 levels, why COP26 might be the “best last chance” at fighting climate change. We also digest the response to ...
Episode 30 - The Year 2600?
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re a day early because of Easter, and investigate reports that COP26 may need a further delay. We discuss India’s apparent refusal to drop fo...
Episode 29 - Stroud and Proud
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We digest the news that Dale’s hometown is named Best Place to Live. We also talk about a boulder with his name on it in the English Channel that’...
Episode 28 - Casually Dishevelled
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the plight of the oceans, yet another recycling government funding pledge, and the saga of the American Dale Vince continues. Your que...
Episode 27 - Squirrels don’t grow on trees
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss a massive investment in the Electric Highway charging network, whether there’s a future for nuclear, and why the new right to repair rule...
Episode 26 - The Green Industrial Illusion?
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the UK government celebrates a ‘green budget’ – we wonder whether it’s really going to change anything? We also answer your questions, an...
Episode 25 - Wake up and smell the coffee
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale talks about Forest Green’s new football kit that takes recycling to new levels, and we discuss whether the world is finally waking up to the cl...
Episode 24 - The Vince World Order
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale addresses why he’s upset farmers again with this rewilding campaign, and why we should all be eating more plants. We take a look at what’s ...
Episode 23 - Is this the tipping point?
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale updates us on his Green Britain campaign and we look at how media is reacting. We consider another government green failure and get an update on ...
Episode 22 - Everything to gain and nothing to lose
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale discusses the launch of his major new Green Britain campaign with the UK’s Daily Express newspaper - not a place you would have previously asso...
Episode 21 - time for a climate referendum?
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We look at a major UN survey that shows 2/3 of people are concerned about the climate emergency - Dale tells us why he still cares passionately about ...
Episode 20 - How do you say Vuvuzela?
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ignore our tech issues (we’ll fix them!) as we digest a big week for the planet - with Biden rowing back on Trump’s most harmful environmental pol...
Episode 19 - Been there, lost the t-shirt
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We get to grips with the fourth governmental u-turn on school dinners we wonder why they can’t get feeding kids right? There’s also hope as we wai...
Episode 18 - A coal mine?
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A bumper edition to start the new year - we wonder who will challenge President Elect Biden in four years and talk about the incredible start to Vegan...
Episode 17 - The Inbetweener
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re getting ready for veganuary - as it looks set to be the biggest yet, and Dale reveals his tips for giving it a go. Weather disasters cost insu...
Episode 16 - The madness of modern life
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We focus on sad, but ground breaking legal precedent, as it’s ruled a nine year old was killed by air pollution. We look at the UN’s efforts to ge...
Episode 15 - Giving Johnson the finger
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the biggest drop in CO2 since 1945 we wonder whether this is the one upside to the pandemic - we also discuss coronavirus conspiracies, and Dale ...
Episode 14 - Hot air doesn’t fight hot air
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With plans to cut carbon by 2030 - Dale appears to be backing Boris for once, but not for long. We digest news that this year will be one of the wor...
Episode 13 - Lucky for some
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The PM wants nuclear power to be part of the UK’s energy future, and Dale and Ian are left scratching their heads about the decision. We celebrate...
Episode 12 - Swampy Johnson’s Bunch of Nothing
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ian chew over the government’s 10 point green plan and decide whether Joe Biden will be good for the planet. Your questions get answered ...
Episode 11 - Jaffa Jailbird
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss reports that UK can get to net zero quicker than planned, and look at Roll Royce’s attempts to reboot the nuclear industry. Trump’s s...
Episode 10 - Mango meltdown
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Ian digest what's going on in America - and wonder whether Biden would bring the US back into the Paris Agreement. We also look at Shel...
Episode 9 - Modern day alchemy
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale’s latest venture, Sky Diamonds found itself making headlines worldwide - so we talk about how he came up with the idea to literally mine diamon...
Episode 8 - More legal mullarkey
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and The Good Law Project have the government on the ropes again over Operation Moonshot. We talk about what damage a second Trump term might do...
Episode 7 - That’s not a bag of pebbles...
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale’s backing a new Greenpeace direct action campaign on the high seas, and we talk about the astonishing plans to stop ‘burger’ and ‘sausage...
Episode 6 - Full of Wind
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Boris Johnson says our lives are going to be powered by offshore wind within a decade, so we analyse those claims. Germany is going vegetarian and w...
Episode 5 - Life’s Too Short
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Trump’s covid diagnosis, we wonder if bleach is back on the agenda? There’s a new British standard for biodegradable plastics - and it’...
Episode 4 - Chinese Whataboutery?
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
China says it’s going carbon zero by 2060, and we celebrate the fact this might finally bring an end to the “what about” China excuse. We also ...
Episode 3 - Reaching outside our bubble
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Dale’s £10k bet that half of Britain’s will be Vegan by 2030? Has he lost the plot? We also talk about ocean warming and contin...
Episode 2 - Cranky theories and bonkers statistics
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how Dale handles those who say “climate change doesn’t exist?” We talk the changes we need to make, and what lockdown tells us about ...
Episode 1 - Europe’s Toilet
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back for a new season - we talk XR’s latest protests, and why Britain’s not just in the toilet - it’s become Europe’s toilet as we sta...
Episode 21 - Change is coming
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of this series, we talk about the increasing impact of climate change, and the loss of our seasons. Also - we ponder why on earth...
Episode 20 - Shady Scientists
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The new book from climate change denier Michael Shellenberger is getting plenty of attention - and we give it some more. We talk vegan BBQs, carbon pe...
Episode 19 - What is Trump playing at?
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Donald announces $3bn support for fossil fuels we discuss what this means for fighting the climate emergency, especially when rising average temper...
Episode 18 - Why can’t we nuke the nuclear boys?
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Sizewell C costing £20bn to build, and power WAY more expensive than offshore wind, Dale wonders why the UK is still backing nuclear power? We t...
Episode 17 - What’s holding renewables back?
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve celebrated two months in the UK without coal power, but how do we get to carbon neutral? We look at what we need to do. Dale answers your qu...
Episode 16 - Strangling your own d**k
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We review the Cummings and goings of the UK government’s top advisor and answer your questions as Dale reveals he’s back at work on a brand-new el...
Episode 15 - Soap Dodging and Feckless?
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a call to Ian’s radio show, Dale talks about how Extinction Rebellion have got under people’s skins and why the end of diesel vehicles can’...
Episode 14 - Should polluters be rescued?
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale believes airlines and polluting businesses shouldn’t be saved from the coronavirus pandemic if they don’t commit to a greener future. We di...
Episode 13 - See what’s possible?
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re deep in the midst of the coronavirus crisis - but the huge steps we are taking to save lives could equally be used to save the planet. Dale...
Episode 12 - Can good come from such bad?
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're already seeing a drop in pollution and clean skies - the lack of pollution is visible from space too - Coronavirus is causing damage and ha...
Episode 11 - Another Way To Live?
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Could government’s fight climate crisis with the same vigour as they are battling the coronavirus outbreak? Dale explains why fighting climate chang...
Episode 10 - Keep Fossil Fuels In The Ground
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hear why Dale, George Monbiot and Jolyon Maugham are challenging the UK government’s commitment to becoming zero carbon thanks to their archaic plan...
Episode 9 - Can an airport REALLY go carbon neutral?
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re not getting excited by the news that Heathrow aims to go carbon neutral. We delve into the issues facing airports and flying - and just how ...
Episode 8 - Got a new motor?
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The government has bought the end of fossil fuel cars to 2035. Or has it? Find out more from Dale. We also answer more of your questions and we hear f...
Episode 7 - Davos... Doctor Who monster or worthwhile gathering?
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale grapples with whether climate change talks at Davos will amount to anything - especially when a Prince, the Donald and Greta turn up. We disc...
Episode 6 - Australia Is Burning
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale breaks down the Chinese polluters myth, and why Australian politicians continue to do nothing while their own country is on fire. We also answer ...
Episode 5 - Looking for the Silver Lining?
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dale digests the biggest Labour defeat for decades and discusses what's next? We find out whether he might stand for parliament, answer more of...
Episode 4 - Do climate change summits really work?
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dale hopes something good will come from COP25 - the UN climate change summit in Madrid. We answer some listener questions, and find out why the c...
Episode 3 - A Once In A Lifetime Election
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dale delves into the Labour party manifesto and reveals why they are his only green choice in the 2019 UK General Election. He also answers your que...
Episode 2 - The Manifesto
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dale’s dedicated his life to following the same principles since the 90s. Find out more about the manifesto that guides his work. Also – hear mo...
Episode 1 - Ten Years to Save the Planet
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Find out why Dale funded an attempt to stop a no-deal Brexit - with guest Jo Maugham of the Good Law Project - and what does he think of Greta Thunber...