The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast

Green Pensions

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As consumers, how much power do we hold in where we choose to invest our pension money? How much change can we realistically expect to influence within larger corporations?

In today’s conversation which was sparked by the following question from Ron in Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, England, Stuart and William discuss these points and more:

“I’ve heard asking your personal pension company to only invest in green industries is 21 times more effective in combating climate change than individuals becoming vegans or flying less. Do you agree?”

During the discussion Stuart and William take a closer look at the investments made by pension companies, and how honest they are about the green credentials of those investments. It's no secret that where we put our money has a significant impact on the companies we support. However, how do we know if these companies truly invest in environmentally-friendly initiatives?

As they delve deeper into the topic, they further explore how the green economy is a mosaic of many different things. It's not just about investing in renewable energy, but also about consuming less, flying less, and eating less meat.

In this episode they were joined once again by long time listener Hedley Thorne, who was invited to take his place in the ‘Listeners Chair’, where he sat in and contributed to the recording, and gave his opinions on the topic discussed.

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This podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice.

During this episode Stuart and William discuss the upcoming Environmental Debate Live & Unscripted event, set to take place on May 27th at the Bothy Vineyard in Oxfordshire. To secure your tickets for this event, use the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/environmental-debate-live-unscripted-tickets-514832145807

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