Economy Vs Environment - Can Both Win?
27 min
The UK government has recently approved the Jackdaw Gas Field project in the North Sea and a decision on the Rosebank Oil Field is pending. Meanwhile in the latest UK government budget, a significant number of green projects and policies were cut or de-funded. Politicians seem to be pitching the economy and environment against each other, giving the impression of a zero sum game where if one "wins" then the other must "lose". Is there another way where societies could thrive economically while - and perhaps because - the planet is thriving environmentally? Liam Hardy (Head of Research, Green Alliance) joins host Niki to discuss the economy vs environment context, with areas of conversation including... - Liam's response to the recent UK government budget. - How COP 31 may affect the timing of an announcement on the Rosebank project. - Mixed messages coming from the UK government as they talk positively on the environment and take some positive action, whilst also making policy decisions that are likely to increase emissions. - Why do governments make short term economic decisions that seemingly ignore long-term environmental dangers? - Is it possible to have the economy and the environment working together positively? To listen to our recent episode where climate campaigners give their thoughts on Jackdaw and Rosebank, click here. Credits Presented & Produced by Niki Roach Executive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb Limited With thanks to Alastair Chisholm Honorary Executive Producer Jane Boland
