Dale Vince's Zerocarbonista

It’s been quite some week in the UK – but one line in the mini-not-budget made Dale very happy.  Fracking is back in the news again, but we’re wondering how the government makes it happen if there’s …

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 climat…

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…

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 r…

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 govern…

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 Ar…

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 governm…

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 …

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 th…

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.…

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 Ru…

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 …

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 compani…