The Green Alliance Podcast
By Green Alliance
The latest ideas, debate and insights on UK environmental policy and politics. Brought to you by Green Alliance - the charity and think tank focused on achieving ambitious leadership for the environment.
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How can we tackle fuel and transport poverty in the net zero transition?
Rising prices and falling wages are driving the cost of living crisis, making it harder for people to heat their homes and travel to work or appointments. By the end of 2022, more than 6 million UK households were living in fuel poverty while increas… -
The role of business at environmental summits: COP15 and beyond
What is the role of business in halting and reversing the decline of nature? At COP15 and COP27 this year, the interests of the private sector at these summits came under some scrutiny. There are concerns about large corporations having an outsize in… -
Why do we need a biodiversity COP?
COP15 is a long awaited global moment for biodiversity. Countries around the world are joining together to agree on a new set of nature targets for the next decade. After two years of delay due to COVID-19, there is hope that COP15 will see meaningfu… -
What is the green power pool?
The cost of energy has soared over the past year. As well as protecting consumers and industry from the higher energy bills, the UK government must address the root cause of the problem: the global price of gas. One solution to bring down energy cost… -
Are we taking ewaste seriously enough?
Electrical waste (ewaste) is the fastest growing waste stream in the world. The UK is the second highest producer of ewaste globally, throwing away 350,000 tonnes of electricals yearly. From smartphones to single use vapes, disposable culture is cont… -
Driving net zero: What can the UK learn from California's zero emissions vehicle mandate?
Transport is responsible for almost a third of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, so something needs to change fast to reduce its climate impact. The UK government is currently seeking to introduce a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate on manufactur… -
Giving communities the power to shape their landscapes
The way we use and manage land across the UK is changing in response to the climate and nature emergency. But private investments are worrying some communities that changes are being imposed on them by distant corporations. In this episode, we discus… -
Reimagining the role of farming
Since World War Two, farming has been synonymous with growing as much food as possible. In wealthy countries, this has led to overabundance, which is driving environmental and human health problems. We now know we need land to provide more than jus… -
Fair financing for green homes
Britain has some of the leakiest homes in Europe. As gas prices spiral, wasting energy is costing households and the planet dearly. However, insulating homes can have significant upfront costs. We spoke to Nationwide’s chief strategy and sustainabili… -
What can England learn from the Welsh roads review?
In this episode we bring you the highlights of an expert discussion around what Wales is doing to end policy bias towards road building and what the opportunities are to do the same elsewhere. Featuring Wales’ Deputy Minister for Climate Change Lee W…