The Green Alliance Podcast

Can renewable power help tackle the UK's inflation problem?

Inflation hit a 41 year high in 2022. This was largely driven by high gas prices due to the war in Ukraine. Although that gas price spike is dropping out of inflation now, inflation is nowhere near pre-war levels and neither are energy bills. What i…

How should the next government green the tax system?

The UK tax system is not fit for a net zero, nature positive future. So what needs to change? We hosted an expert panel on 21 June 2023 to discuss how to futureproof the tax system to support the wellbeing of people and the planet. This podcast summa…

What is holding circular business back?

Reducing raw material consumption in the UK is essential to meeting climate targets. Circular businesses can offer a host of environmental benefits as well as saving money for consumers and bringing in just as much, if not more, profit than linear co…

How a net zero ready grid will bring down energy bills

One of the biggest challenges for getting the UK to net zero is building enough grid infrastructure. This is also essential to improve energy security and bring down bills for households. Grid is repeatedly cited as one of the biggest blockers to fas…

Clearing the air: green strategy for a healthier city, with London's Deputy Mayor Shirley Rodrigues

Air pollution is one of the most pressing issues faced by London today. Affecting both public health and the environment, improving air quality is essential to making the city a safer and more sustainable place to live. So how can this be achieved? …

How can the UK secure an electric vehicle supply chain?

The UK has shown strong climate leadership by setting a 2030 phase out date for ICE vehicles. But how can the automotive manufacturing sector secure a thriving electric vehicle supply chain in the UK? In this episode, Emma McKelvie speaks with Ian C…

Did Energy Security Day bring the UK any closer to net zero by 2050?

The anticipated UK government's Energy Security Day on 30 March 2023 left much to be desired. While progress was made for heat pumps and the zero emission vehicles mandate, and the government seems to have abided by the High Court’s ruling, the UK's …

Why we should be looking forward to a green future: an interview with author Dr Nathalie Tocci

Amidst a quickly evolving global political landscape, the scope of the green transition is constantly changing. Dr Nathalie Tocci is director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali and author of 'A Green and Global Europe', a book which affirms the …

What is the Labour Climate and Environment Forum? An interview with Paul McNamee

The new Labour Climate and Environment Forum (LCEF) launched in December 2022 with the aim of strengthening climate and environmental ambition across the labour movement. But how does the organisation plan to achieve its goals? LCEF’s debut report u…

What can the UK do to decarbonise shipping?

In 2021, 95 per cent of global trade was moved by sea. If you look around you, it's likely that the nearby furniture, technology, or at least the parts that made them were at some point in a shipping container heading overseas. In comparison to other…