Dale Vince

Dale 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 Lords and our diet. Don’t you dare miss it.

We’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.

Dale 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.

Dale 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.

Here’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’s attempting to ban the wheel.

A 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 press attention too. Plus, we've got loads of your questions and Dale's answers. Send yours to zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk.

It’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

We’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.

It'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 - regardless of what dirt the tabloids are attempting to dig up. Send us your questions for the next episode - zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk

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

Labour 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 – please send to zerocarbonista@ecotricity.co.uk and don’t forget that Dale’s amazing book Manifesto is back in paperback with two new chapters. Only available for £4.99 at fgr.co.uk/shop

We 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….