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Dale Vince's ZerocarbonistaThe Power of ThreeThe Millionaire roadshow, FGR go top of the league Ma and Dale fact checks himself. Is China our secret climate weapon? Will COP 30 deliver anything? And a new defence for eco protestors - from the Government? Along with Cola from Gaza, the slow motion train crash of Reform and a listener question to which Dale says - Monday.
2025-11-1921 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaThe Data says it's b*ll*cks!The Wealth Tax cometh, the Paris target is behind us - we go all ‘Cow in the Room’ with the Red Tractor in the dock, escaped salmon in the Loch and new life in concrete blocks. Dale pumps the Trump and our listeners tell us how the Dutch do it. Over on X-rated corner the diss attempts fall flat as Dale put’s 'em straight - ain’t no bad thing being called a girl.
2025-10-1724 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaThe Giga Poll, a cup of tea with Maggie & some tearsThe Giga Poll launches at an Endurance event - it's what Britain really thinks. Along with social media fun on a ladder - the green economy in one minute and Dale’s view on Keir’s speech – oh, and why the public is pissed off. A cup of tea with Margaret Thatcher stuns the Daily Telegraph... and Full Metal Ed ends it all with a bang.Meanwhile - Palestine is a country... who knew – Dale recounts the event, heckles Jezza who has a snappy comeback and leaves in tears. Ian shares the etymology of Tosspot, while we explore a...
2025-10-0326 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaA Bunch Of MusksFake news on the left and the right - Dale is a Driller? - Apt when the Leader of the Fact Free world is in town, C4 blows him up - but is he such a bad man...? Dale gets philosophical about the medicine of football and the origin of slurs - and trumps genitals and the animal kingdom. Listeners take us back to grass for food, plant based populism and energy while X-Rated Corner never disappoints..
2025-09-1932 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaDoctor Doctor…Football as medicine, a revelation from Dale and rejection from Reform, Farage meanwhile gets the spoon and we ask if he is dodging tax… China tops the league and Dale wants to save the North Sea, great questions from listeners - green populism and food and parcels of energy, while on X-Rated Corner we’ve some odd ideas about grass and cows…..
2025-09-1232 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 38 - Sizewell, Swift Bricks and Media TartsJam packed week this - Dale has the spending review blues, we talk Sizewell and the simple alternative we already have (it’s not green either) and the dynamite revelation about Hinkley. Big focus on homes, affordable or not, the rooftop revolution we need and the Swift brick gets explained. Meanwhile economists put a number on the cost of Reform’s Nexit…western media go all estate agent in the Middle East and Dale meets Gordo. On point Qs from our listeners rounded off with more X rated nonsense than you can shake a stick a
2025-06-1328 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 37 - The Miners, the Hippies, the IRADale’s been busy in the media, this weeks right wing nut is the vigilante on the utube, we talk enemies of the state, Thatcher, and the Battle of the Beanfield - call for Drax to come clean or get no more cash - and ask is it the end for heat pumps…..Great questions from our listeners on green gas and stuff, while our X rated friends obsess about what Dale wears. Jeez. More green blather than you can shake a stick at.
2025-06-0626 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 32 - The answer is Net ZeroIn this week's show, an irrational ex Labour PM joins Farage - in nonsense on net zero. The Telegraph smeared Dale again, then apologised and then donated to Gaza - all in less than a week. In the saga the score stands at 8-0. Dale finds an unlikely ally in Richard Tice, but only half so and Zero carbon homes are back on the agenda, starting with a new/old rule for new builds. Questions pour in from listeners, not least on ‘breaking the link’ and of course we have some X-rated rantings…..
2025-05-0221 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 23 - What’s a Wolf Worth?This week we brush past the latest improbabilities that are Trump actuals and dive into food and nature. Wolves can help us cut carbon and the eye crushing of shrimps. The Telegraph appear to be Dale’s new media platform as they carry his social media posts as stories - this week Jim Radcliffe and Man Utd in the crosshairs. And then there’s the incredible study of diets using 22 pairs of identical twins…Dale’s gold jacket and No. 10 sleepovers…
2025-02-2423 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 33 - Think twice like TiceThis week kicks off with our fave - the right wingnuts… There’s a legal update and we talk about Rees-Mogg, the posh man’s Julia Hartley-Brewer, and his claims so wildly untrue they’re almost laughable - we fact check him, hard (and yes, it riles Dale up...). The Welsh Government plans to clamp down on exactly this kind of thing - making it illegal for politicians to lie. Big Oil's lies are the stuff of legend, a new expose confirms. Meanwhile, climate change is not the end of the world, says Cambridge Prof, which Dale agrees… We also talk...
2024-05-0317 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 31 - Mined diamonds aren’t foreverWe’ve enough Right-wing Nuts this week to whip up a decent bar snack - Dale gets a touch of PTSD from an encounter with Julia Hartley-Brewer and Ian fills us in on the latest stranger than fiction Tory MP. Beyond satire this crew. Meanwhile Dale has a new battle underway with Big Diamond. Biblical flooding in Dubai should concern us all, but not the climate deniers, they have a new theory and as always we’ve got great questions - on heat pumps, football, birds and windmills... Keep 'em coming.
2024-04-1920 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 29 - Call that an apology?From racist Reform party candidates to Tory sex scandals, we've got a no holds barred episode of Zerocarbonista. The hot topic this week is when is an apology not an apology? The answer is when it comes from a wig wearing, right-wing nut spreading lies about Dale. Things get more serious when we learn about the 57 companies linked to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions. There’s yet another Brexit calamity… this time hurting farmers. Plus Dale explains the need to reform the tax laws written by rich people for rich people and why climate denial should be made illegal. Keep your fab q...
2024-04-0521 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 27 - More Fossil FooleryIt's been a very eventful week for Dale, as we look at Sunak’s dodgy donors, his mathematically challenged plan to burn more fossil fuels and we circle back to the costs of 'cutting the green crap’. Plus, we have some mind-blowing stats on warming oceans, more Right Wing Nuts popping up, and Dale talks about his recent book events for Manifesto.
2024-03-1515 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 26 - A Rishi Sunak State of MindDale and Ian are in fine form this week tearing up Hunt’s budget and talking up Dale’s alternative green one - it’s pulled straight from the latest edition of Dale’s book Manifesto. Zerocarbonista bravely delves into the depths of Rishi Sunak’s state of mind and we learn about the poison linking bees, Brexit and erm…Piers Morgan - and a Labour ban. And we hear about something new you can buy in Tesco - WWF.We answer more great questions ranging from the threat of AI and ultra processed foods to the House of Lor...
2024-03-0813 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 24 - From Eco Zealot to Mega DonorDale’s got a new nickname. It’s mega but what’s the significance? We discuss who’s rigging our legal system against climate activists in the midst of the hottest February ever recorded. Speaking of the Tories, there’s some double bluffing going on, and would a government department ever bury bad news for farmers? Plus Dale waxes lyrical on wind-powered oil tankers, and we get a green gas update. Keep those questions coming!
2024-02-2315 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 23 - Thank God for China!Dale chats with a brand new Right Wing Nut this week, as a bombshell mega poll predicts Armageddon for the Tories at the next election. With the UK now in a recession, have Sunak’s five pledges vapourised? We talk EV charging apps, Veganuary hitting a new record, and why we need a new category to classify mega-hurricanes. Plus, we expose the true cost of “cutting the green crap” within housebuilding, why the Atlantic Ocean is nearing tipping point, and Dale’s favourite recent climate success story.
2024-02-1618 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 20 - Unfathomable HeadlinesWe’ve jam packed loads into this one, leaving you with a more positive outlook on what lies ahead. Ecotricity earns a prestigious award, while Shadow Sec Thangam Debbonaire visits FGR ahead of the Green Football Weekend. As ministers are being urged to steer clear of culture wars over species reintroductions, Biden strikes a historic decision to stop the largest fossil fuel buildout in US history, coinciding with the EU achieving a record low in emissions.Plus, Dale answers your great questions, from EVs on the National Grid to whether Starmer should bring back any political beasts, an...
2024-01-3020 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 18 - It's Getting Hot In HereDale explains why we must ‘just stop the Tories’ - and it’s all in the news; 2023 is confirmed as the hottest year ever and Sunak plans to pour more oil on the fire (with ever more North Sea drilling) - while his gaslighting of the the country on energy bills faces friendly fire. While on another part of our stricken planet, or maybe on another planet - the United Arab Emirates start shipping European glacier ice to their cocktail bars - seriously.Plus who’s got the best conspiracy theories, David Icke or the Tories? It’s not a joke...
2024-01-1217 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 13 - Meat The FockersDale receives a threatening letter from the DVLA over his electric bike, but fear not as we spill the beans on COP28 and how big meat companies are planning a large presence there. With Portugal running solely on renewables for 6 days straight, Dale has some new stats to share on China’s phenomenal push for renewables. We also dissect Branson’s latest PR stunt involving sustainable jet fuel, and answer your questions on energy caps, heat pumps, and if Starmer really is the answer.
2023-12-0124 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 12 - The Green-less BudgetWhere’s the green stuff in the budget? We looked everywhere and couldn’t find it. Dale remembers the time he met David Cameron. Also, it turns out you’re able to call somebody ‘Tory Scum’ - it’s actually a basic right of law. There’s some data that suggests veganism is on the decline, but Dale is pretty sure this is statistical chicanery. We talk about how rich lifestyles are driving the climate war - and what could be done to address this? The former boss of Sky News says news organisations need to do more to cover the climate...
2023-11-2419 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 10 - The Anti-Green SpeechWe’re on course for the hottest year on record, yet King Charles announces the exploration of new oil and gas licenses. Are we in the Twilight Zone? Dale’s asked what he’d do if he were PM, how the Dutch are using sewage to power homes, and Dale debunks the Tory’s energy security myth. Plus, how can we encourage more people to ditch meat? And despite the doom and gloom in the world, Dale gives us some reasons to be cheerful.
2023-11-1018 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 9 - Musk is BackWe jam-pack loads for this one, including the climate impact of food and why it’s often overlooked - despite being one of the biggest contributors to climate change. On the Twitter battleground, Dale fact-checks right-wing nut Matt le Tissier on EV sales and discusses the repercussions of Sunak’s net zero U-turn. Meanwhile, Sunak interviews Musk at the AI Summit (yes, you read that right), how air pollution is causing diabetes, and Dale outlines some quick wins Starmer could do to tackle climate change.
2023-11-0320 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 8 - Right Wing NutIt’s been a truly bizarre week for Dale. A tweet about the recent floods enrages the shock jocks from TalkTV. Even David Icke joins the fray, becoming Dale’s latest Twitter troll. Weather expert Thérèse Coffey explains why the UK was unprepared for Storm Babet simply because “the rain came from the east”. How do people like her get into power? We also discuss hydrogen boilers, toxins in reusable cups, and whether voting should be compulsory. Plus, how the UN’s been downplaying livestock emissions due to pressure from the farming lobby.
2023-10-2717 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 6 - Renewed Hope for BritainDale returns feeling more optimistic following an action-packed week at the Labour Conference. We discuss how Sunak’s Net Zero U-Turns will expedite the cost-of-living crisis and how the climate crisis costs the world £13 million an hour. Dale answers the classic question: why aren’t Labour going far enough with the green agenda? Plus, we delve into Green Populism, a name competition for Dale’s new anti-whaling vessel, and why more European nations are suppressing climate activists.
2023-10-1321 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 5 - A New DawnDale has some big breaking news to report to you, which is probably hitting the airwaves as you read this. Meanwhile, Dale’s returned from the Tory Party Conference with some whacky tales. We also hear more about Dale’s new Last Decade film, and how he projected it onto Sunak’s hotel. Plus we chat about Earth hitting its highest ever temperature, the surge in Aussie rooftops solar, and why we should actually be feeling more optimistic about staying within the 1.5-degree limit.
2023-10-0622 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 2 - Last Fool StandingThe UK rows back on EU laws letting more dangerous pesticides back in. Dale offers an update on Devil’s Kitchen and wonders how Tata Steel gets offered £500m from the government to “go green.” Dale also talks about subsidies and you’ll be shocked by how much he has received. Loads more, including your questions. Email us Zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk
2023-09-1515 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 1 - Name The PonyWe’re back, and the Tories have apparently relaxed planning for onshore wind - but Dale reckons it’s just window dressing. Rishi “Chopper” Sunak flies to Norfolk to give a large bung to house builders that back the government and ULEZ expands. We have your questions, and Dale’s reasons to be cheerful too. Get in touch - Zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk
2023-09-0815 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 45 - Live from WOMAD 2023 - Part OneTo end the season, Dale and Ian sit on a stage at WOMAD Festival in Wiltshire, and hope people come to watch and listen. Hundreds of festival goers joined us again in 2023. We've split the show into two episodes - our first the chat between Dale and Ian, and the second with all the fantastic questions we received from the audience. Enjoy!
2023-08-0433 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 44 - The Very Best Of Season 4, Part OneHere’s some of our best bits from the latest series ahead of our LIVE at WOMAD finale. Dale and Ian sharpen their Arnie impression, and we hear about Dale’s balsamic incident at the Houses of Parliament. We wonder how some people become impenetrable to basic facts, and how Dale made it a one-person mission to tackle right-wing media climate denial head-on. There’s plenty of heat pump chat, and why hydrogen is just another unicorn technology. Dale’s support of Just Stop Oil generated plenty of interest this year too – and talks about his experiences, including the suggestion he’...
2023-07-2820 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 43 - Right here, right nowIn our last "normal" episode of the season, Dale reckons we're now at the beginning of the climate apocalpyse, while we have more climate change deniers than ever. How do we handle the battle of who is right and who is wrong? There's also talk of solar energy generated in space, but why should we go all sci-fi before we've got enough solar panels on earth. We've also got everyone's second favourite chef, Delia Smith talking nonsense about veganism, while Dale's launching Eco Jet - the world's first electric airline, described by the Daily Mail as "Woke Jet" - fin...
2023-07-2118 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 42 - What's Dowden doing?Weather experts at the UN have shocking news for us all - but isn't that often the way? You would think we're past pretending the crazy conditions aren't happening - but sadly, the claims continue. We've also got polticians making up analysis that doesn't exist - and that's the least of our worries. On a lighter note, batteries made with sugar could be great for storing energy - we love the idea. Dale talks more about his Green Britain Foundation project to influence politics and whether listeners can get involved. Elon Musk is launching an energy company - and a...
2023-07-1424 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 41 - Not the Dale Vince ShowA bit later than normal - live from Manchester, we're back with the inside scoop from Dale about his first BBC Question Time experience. What were the guests like? How were the chips? And what about the show bouncer? We also talk Just Stop Oil's latest protests at Wimbledon and tidal lagoons. Vegan food is getting contaminated with animal products - and we wonder how this is still even possible? The boss of Shell tells us cutting fossil fuel production is dangerous - but he would say that, wouldn't he? And Forest Green's interim Head Coach is getting some pre...
2023-07-1020 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 40 - The Daily DaleIt’s been a crazy couple of weeks in the life of the right-wing media’s favourite eco zealot. Hear about Dale’s chat with the Daily Mail and his recent debate with Sky’s Kay Burley. We talk about what’s going on in China and whether the UK ever really was a leader in the net zero. There’s a new Ecotricity report about solar panels on our homes, and we discuss that too. There’s loads of your questions – keep sending them to zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk
2023-06-3020 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 39 - Fexit BritainOh god, the solar panels are melting, or at least you might believe so if you're into the right wing press. Dale explains why we needed the coal power station this week. There's loads more to discuss - electric buses, New York going orange, and what about the Chinese?Some think Dale should pay for polcing the Just Stop Oil protests - but what does the man say? There's vegan food and vegan leather chat too. We've got lots of your questions too - keep them coming to: zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk
2023-06-1623 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 38 - Megaphone diplomacyWe’re still in the thick of it, recording hours after Dale’s morning protesting with Just Stop Oil on Parliament Westminster. Hear first hand from the ‘megaphone wielding eco-zealot’ (thanks Daily Mail). Ian decided to cheer Dale up with some comments about the protest from social media, and we discussed some of the most common ‘whataboutery’ related to JSO busting some myths as we go. Also - hear what happened when Dale met Piers Morgan.
2023-06-0921 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 37 - F**K The Daily MailIt's been a bit of a mad one for Dale, all because of a quiet news week and quick chat on the phone with Labour leader Keir Starmer. Dale lays out what DID and DIDN'T get discussed in their conversation and takes you through his week right in the eye of the storm only on our podcast.Hear what happened this week when Dale flicked the Vs at the Daily Mail and ended up donating an extra £200k to Just Stop Oil. Dale talks about the government grants Ecotricity have taken, and what they mean...
2023-06-0220 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 31 - Uninvent StupidityAnother busy week as Dale’s been out-and-about defending our right to protest after Just Stop Oil hijacked the snooker. Recording just hours before the XR Big One protest in London – we talk about TikTok’s efforts to fight climate misinformation, bugs in volcanos and whether Dale would be ok with climate protests at Forest Green Rovers, there’s also new vegan food at Greggs the Bakers. We’ve got loads of your questions too – get involved by emailing zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk
2023-04-2122 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 28 - We're No.1Dale is getting to grips the government's latest 'not-zero' policy and wonders why they are doing it all the wrong way round and are beguiled by heat pumps. This week we're also discussing Rishi's swimming pool and the emerging heat battery tech, and Dale's book getting to the top of the charts and Aldi's vegan 'lamb.' We've got loads of your questions too - send them to zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk
2023-03-3116 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 27 - Act radically, move dramaticallyBoris has been trying to save his political career which means the latest IPCC report gets conveniently ignored by some UK press. We look at the facts, and Dale is encouraged by the behaviour of the shipping industry who want to get to grips with their pollution problems. We also talk hydrogen boilers and a smart move from climate activists in Sweden. Hear from Dale’s mate Mike Graham, and answers to your questions too.
2023-03-2418 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 24 - How stupid are we?The energy price caps are changing, and it’s all kinds of complicated – Dale reckons he’s got a better solution. The government says it’s getting into carbon capture – find out what Dale makes of it? Also, there’s an expected House of Commons love-in for Forest Green Rovers and much more. We’ve got loads of your questions too. Don’t forget – the paperback edition of Dale’s acclaimed Manifesto is available now with two new chapters. Get it for the special price of £4.99 at fgr.co.uk/shop
2023-03-0321 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 23 - Bankers vs BoilersLabour wants to make the UK a green energy superpower – hear what Dale’s got to say about what’s next in the corridors of power. We take an extended look at the national boiler upgrade program – the £450m scheme that’s failed the same week a handful of bankers have trousered the same amount in bonuses. Dale chats about the new independent regulator in football, and whether a petrochemical baron should be able to buy Man Utd. Ian can’t find tomatoes in Kent, and wonders what the hell is going on. We’ve got loads of your questions –...
2023-02-2422 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 7 - Doing DoughnutsWith so many policy u-turns, Dale is trying to get is head around what Rishi is giving, and what he’s taking away after news that fracking is banned again. And with record numbers of us ready to take direct action to project the planet, we delve into why modern policies feel so disconnected from reality, and why the government doesn’t appear to be doing anything AT ALL. Dale also answers your latest batch of questions. Send yours to zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk
2022-10-2822 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 3 - Don't call it a budgetIt’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 actually ZERO public support for it, and a growing wealth of research and fact that suggests England is not the place to frack. Dale reports back on the Labour party conference, and we answer a load of your questions too.
2022-09-3020 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 35 - I'll be backExperts 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 Arnold Schwarzenegger in Vienna, but he’ll be back. We talk about what the government could do (or not do) with the rising price of our energy bills. New Zealand’s also proposed a fart tax - sensible idea, right? Lots of your questions too.
2022-06-1018 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 34 - Services to Arse-ClowneryIt’s Jubilee Weekend in the UK - and Dale’s pondering what you need to do for your country to get recognised. We talk about our big green gas news - and why so many people seem to be in love with heat pumps. We also discover that tobacco isn’t just bad for people - it’s bad for the planet too. We answer your questions too, as Dale breaks out his stereo to play God Save The Queen.
2022-06-0217 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 33 - It's a gasBig 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 government embraced it - and is this really something that could go mainstream? Our friends in Australia could be turning a corner when it comes to the climate. There’s a few of your questions too.
2022-05-2720 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 28 - The Man with Nine LiesOur 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 Russian oil – but why did it take a war to start breaking the reliance on fossil fuels? Dale talks about the reaction to flying the Palestine flag at Forest Green Rovers, while the boys ponder ‘what happened to insects? And plenty more.
2022-04-2220 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 26 - NUCLEAR, FRACK, NUCLEAR!!!!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 companies are blocking green and the policies - but the report is also written by those with interests in the market - bonkers. Dale answers your questions too.
2022-04-0815 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 25 - Mic DropWe discuss Dale’s plans to step away from Ecotricity - as he looks for a new owner. The guys talk in depth about his decision, and what Dale’s planning to do with all that spare time. Is he going to Barbados, or does he still have a huge list of stuff he wants to achieve? There’s also been a long rumoured political career - is that what’s next? Can he wear ripped jeans and his trainers into the House of Commons? We answer your questions too….
2022-04-0120 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 24 - Tice to see you...Dale’s been reacting to the government’s move to zero vat on green stuff like solar panels in the spring budget, while learning you can’t swear on national radio. We wonder whether government ministers require training in the real world, after the Chancellor’s disastrous photoshoot. The energy crisis continues to rumble - so we examine what happens if Gazprom’s UK arm collapses. Also, how the hell do you accidentally fund a national protest? Dale explains more. We also answer a big mail bag of your questions too.
2022-03-2524 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 22 - Said the old buffer...Terrible stuff going on in the world, but Dale’s wondering if the only positive from this conflict is the chance to finally push for energy independence - especially when you discover just 10% of our ‘economic recovery’ funds are being spent on green initiatives. The House of Lords says young people should pay for our net zero policy - and Dale doesn’t agree. We tackle some of our questions related to the energy crisis and look at whether your bill will really get to £3000 a year before the end of 2022.
2022-03-0421 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 20 - An army of bullsh*t merchantsAs storms batter the country, Dale and Ian get together to discuss the latest green stuff. A new report tells us that oil firms have been greenwashing for decades - and we wonder why the hell it took so long to tell us that. Dale reveals his new plan to travel to Egypt for COP27 in a solar panelled camper van and much more - including the US mega drought. We also answer your questions, like how much wind is too much wind for a wind turbine?!
2022-02-1817 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 18 - Angry DaleDale’s had a bit of a week. We get our teeth into the energy price cap and whether the government loan is really ‘helping’ customers. We also question whether the North Sea oil companies are struggling, or just struggling to count the cash. ITV broke Dale’s investigation into dogs being turned into electricity - we discuss a shocking story we just couldn’t make up, which exposes an even darker side of hunting. If things weren’t stressful enough this week, Boris Johnson took a private jet when he could have taken a 3-hour train ride - madness...
2022-02-0421 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 17 - So much to shoot at...With a reporter writing “cotton is the new chicken” we're taking a look at why what we wear is increasingly important. With Ecotricity’s plans for Eco Park back in the press, Dale spells out why green fields don’t necessarily mean good for nature. You’ll also hear Dale take Elon musk to task for polluting space with an errant rocket, on course to crash into the moon. We answer your questions too.
2022-01-2820 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 13 - 2021 Done. What’s next?This is our last one for 2021 - we look back at another bonkers year - but first Dale explains why he isn’t a fan of Christmas, and it’s not because he’s a big old grinch. We start with COP26 - the UK’s first attempt at hosting it and the behaviour of our Prime Minister. Then there’s the energy crisis, which has transformed our relationship with electricity and gas forever. Dale upset the heat pump lobby with his campaign for Green Gas - and then surprised everyone by becoming the executive producer of a Netflix documentary...
2021-12-3113 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 6 - Coal is coal - live from COP26Dale is in Glasgow for COP26, so we talk through some of the biggest news from the conference, including the “end of coal” - while the UK gets ready to open a new coal mine. We hear about Dale’s latest experience with the cops at COP26 and find out about eco-bot.net - cutting through the greenwash.
2021-11-0517 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 5 - The Age of OptimismDale and Ian digest the UK’s anti-climate budget - cheaper to fly, cheaper to drive and drink too, yet still nothing on home insulation or solar panels. We also work out Australia’s net zero plan - which seems to involve fossil fuels… As Dale gets ready for COP26, we wonder what’s ahead and whether the UK government is coordinating the world on climate change targets - could the EU and USA save the day? Lots to discuss, including tidal lagoons, and our mate Mike Graham’s plans to grow concrete.
2021-10-2914 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 4 - Your Davos MastersDale and Ian chat conspiracy theories, the new world agenda and general internet nonsense. Dale reveals why he donated money to Insulate Britain and we discuss the week’s biggest climate stories and answer your questions too
2021-10-2222 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 3 - You couldn't make it upThe UK backs taxes to fight climate change - that’s great news. We also update on Dale’s new GreenCode initiative and his hovercraft. There’s the chance to name Dale’s new water treatment device too….
2021-10-1520 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 2 - Greetings From RussiaHe’s been called some things over time, but a friend of Vladimir Putin? Dale explains more. Lots more to discuss, including Britain and US not wanting a safe and healthy planet to be a human right. We also hear about Dale’s alien experience at the Conservative conference in Manchester, and do our best to answer your questions.
2021-10-0821 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 43 - I'll be backWe talk about record breaking temperatures in Canada, and how climate change is literally killing people in their hundreds. We try to get our heads around the BBC telling kids about the positives of climate change, and Dale talks about his experience with the new TV kid on the block, GB News. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dale agree on the fact that politicians mess stuff up, and we hear how Ian’s life has changed over the last two years because of this pod.
2021-07-0216 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 37 - Having a GasWe’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 Brazil’s (potentially) dodgy environment minister - and what’s going on with Dale’s Sky Diamonds. We also talk about whether we should make good things cheaper than bad things through taxes and subsides. Find out whether Dale’s already writing his next book, and much more.
2021-05-2120 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 35 - Beltane & MethaneToday 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 underlines the eat less meat argument. We find out why Dale loves smart meters, and what’s on his bank holiday BBQ.
2021-05-0720 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 34 - Three Tories and VinceA 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 government policy, and how Dale met two government ministers on the same day. We also get news on improvements to the Electric Highway, Britain’s continued fascination with meat, and how Dale almost fell for David Cameron. Lots of your questions too.
2021-04-2922 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 33 - Waking up from a bad dreamIt’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 Boris and alarmed by Australia. We talk digital fashion, could grass become a source of human protein, and why kid’s show Blue Peter was wrong to bow to pressure from farmers. There’s also more from Britain’s best radio shockjock Mike Graham - and this time he’s trying to convince Dale that more AC can solve the climate crisis.
2021-04-2316 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 28 - Casually DishevelledWe talk about the plight of the oceans, yet another recycling government funding pledge, and the saga of the American Dale Vince continues. Your questions get answered too.
2021-03-1918 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 25 - Wake up and smell the coffeeDale 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 climate emergency. We look at Drax cancelling their own gas-fired power station and ponder whether there’s a Dale Vince equivalent out there in the USA.
2021-02-2621 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 24 - The Vince World OrderDale 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 going on in Texas, and we answer your questions and some angry rants too.
2021-02-1921 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 17 - The InbetweenerWe’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 insurers hundreds of billions in 2020 - and we wonder just how much money talks, and whether things will change. Dale talks about his hopes for 2021 and we answer your questions.
2020-12-3020 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 15 - Giving Johnson the fingerWith 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 discovers the Institute of Economic Affairs are a bunch of nutters. We look at the impact of Christmas jumpers, and Dale swears more than usual.
2020-12-1118 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 11 - Jaffa JailbirdWe 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 still refusing to step aside, so Dale wonders how long till he’s in prison? With Kent becoming “the toilet of England”, Ian looks for a celeb to endorse his home county.
2020-11-1322 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 10 - Mango meltdownDale 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 Shell's social media nightmare - and talk about sky diamonds and vegan Bovril too.
2020-11-0618 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 9 - Modern day alchemyDale’s latest venture, Sky Diamonds found itself making headlines worldwide - so we talk about how he came up with the idea to literally mine diamonds from the sky - sounds crazy, but it’s true. Ian brings him back to earth with some comments from the Daily Mail website, and we talk about little bit about the Cheltenham Town ‘El Glosico’ derby.
2020-10-3022 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 8 - More legal mullarkeyDale 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 on the planet, a guy who dumped veganism for raw meat and what Dale thinks of toxic metals in solar panels and batteries, and lots more.
2020-10-2321 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 7 - That’s not a bag of pebbles...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’ being used for non-meat products. We also talk about why climate change is finally sinking in – and we answer your questions too – including a great one about just how green your tariff is.
2020-10-1919 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 4 - Chinese Whataboutery?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 chat about a major supermarket launching a vegan food aisle, and Dale’s new plans to build the Ion Horse - an electric motorbike!
2020-09-2815 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 3 - Reaching outside our bubbleWe 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 continued climate change denial. Find out why Dale uses still Facebook and speaks to The Sun. Donald Trump’s back too - the man doesn’t have a clue.
2020-09-2120 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 2 - Cranky theories and bonkers statisticsFind 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 our ability to to slash pollution. There’s also the introduction of the Citizen’s Assembly and their recommendations to tackle the climate crisis. Email us now - zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk
2020-09-1421 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 1 - Europe’s ToiletWe’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 start spreading Dutch sewage on our farm land. Dale wonders why the government funded half a billion quids worth of junk food, and we hear why Arsenal footballer Hector Bellerin became a Forest Green Rovers investor.
2020-09-0820 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 21 - Change is comingIn 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 we need nuclear fusion when we’ve got the wind and the sun? We also talk about Dale’s book, Manifesto - available to pre-order now- https://tinyurl.com/zerocarbonistaWe’ll be back in early September 2020. Thanks for listening.
2020-08-0417 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 20 - Shady ScientistsThe new book from climate change denier Michael Shellenberger is getting plenty of attention - and we give it some more. We talk vegan BBQs, carbon petrol, and whether Dale really owns a helicopter? We also get an update on Dale’s book, Manifesto – available for pre-order now on the Forest Green Rovers web shop.
2020-07-2818 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 19 - What is Trump playing at?As Donald announces $3bn support for fossil fuels we discuss what this means for fighting the climate emergency, especially when rising average temperatures are predicted. We also discuss Dale's forthcoming book, The Manifesto - where you invest your pension to save the planet, and tackle a bumper mailbag of your questions - including Chinese nuclear power plants, Vegemite or Marmite and more.
2020-07-1417 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 18 - Why can’t we nuke the nuclear boys?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 take aim at Drax too - having broken the country’s 2 month coal-free streak. We also answer your questions and talk Marmite and Robert Jenrick.
2020-06-3022 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 17 - What’s holding renewables back?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 questions, talks Vegan cheese replacements and we hear more from Trump – who just can’t stop.
2020-06-1619 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 16 - Strangling your own d**kWe 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 electric motorbike – the Ion Horse. There’s a couple of swearwords as Dale gets angry about Trump.
2020-06-0222 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 15 - Soap Dodging and Feckless?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’t come soon enough. We’ve got more of your questions, and unbelievably, Dale backs Donald Trump, but not for long.
2020-05-1921 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 14 - Should polluters be rescued?Dale believes airlines and polluting businesses shouldn’t be saved from the coronavirus pandemic if they don’t commit to a greener future. We discuss how the world will adapt, and why it can’t just be business as usual. We also talk about Michael Moore’s new documentary which takes aim at the green movement and VIVA’s 3 in 4 campaign.
2020-05-0522 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 13 - See what’s possible?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 and Ian discuss more news from lockdown - and how this is a chance not to get back to the old ‘normal.’ There’s also more from The Donald - will the virus kill his presidency?
2020-04-2219 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 12 - Can good come from such bad?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 havoc globally right now - but it’s increasingly showing the planet another way to live. Dale answers your social media questions and Trump talks, and talks, and talks.
2020-04-0619 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 11 - Another Way To Live?Could government’s fight climate crisis with the same vigour as they are battling the coronavirus outbreak? Dale explains why fighting climate change and living sustainably doesn’t mean a backward step, while Ian develops a man crush on UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Also, Trump has coronavirus under control - or does he?
2020-03-2521 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 10 - Keep Fossil Fuels In The GroundHear why Dale, George Monbiot and Jolyon Maugham are challenging the UK government’s commitment to becoming zero carbon thanks to their archaic planning policy that favours fossil fuel developments. We also cover coronavirus for the first-time (things have moved quickly since then!)
2020-03-1222 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 9 - Can an airport REALLY go carbon neutral?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 this guilty industry is responding to environmental pressure. Also, Dale answers more of your questions, and we’ve still got time for some Donald Trump acting dumb - or is he acting?
2020-02-2714 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 8 - Got a new motor?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 from Donald Trump.
2020-02-1320 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 7 - Davos... Doctor Who monster or worthwhile gathering?Dale grapples with whether climate change talks at Davos will amount to anything - especially when a Prince, the Donald and Greta turn up. We discuss whether wind energy is really a planet saver, and tackle your listener questions too. Trump discusses dishwashers too. What?
2020-01-3125 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 6 - Australia Is BurningDale breaks down the Chinese polluters myth, and why Australian politicians continue to do nothing while their own country is on fire. We also answer your questions, and hear more windmill wisdom from Donald Trump.
2020-01-1624 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 5 - Looking for the Silver Lining?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 your questions and hear more from Donald Trump.
2019-12-1619 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 4 - Do climate change summits really work?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 cops paid Dale a visit.
2019-12-1116 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 3 - A Once In A Lifetime ElectionDale 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 questions, and there’s also another Dollop of Trump.
2019-11-2725 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 2 - The ManifestoDale’s dedicated his life to following the same principles since the 90s. Find out more about the manifesto that guides his work. Also – hear more from our new guru, Donald Trump and whether flying is ok when you’re an environmentalist?
2019-11-1319 minDale Vince's ZerocarbonistaEpisode 1 - Ten Years to Save the PlanetFind 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 Thunberg? Follow Dale on Facebook and Twitter - @dalevince- A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com
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