Welcome to Series 5, Ep 1: Great British Energy - Real green policies or just hot air?

Welcome to Series 5! In this first episode, following the recent Labour party conference, our hosts Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee discuss the UK government’s plan to create ‘Great British energy’.The (not so?) ambitious programme aims to make Britain a clean energy superpower to bolster energy security and achieve its net zero carbon emissions target by 2050. But how impactful actually are these policies?With UCL’s Professor of Energy Policy Jim Watson, Emma Fletcher from Octopus Energy, and Dave Powell from Climate Outreach, we assess whether this is a genuine step towards green energy or just political rhetoric. Our experts also look more broadly at green initiatives, and whether they really can lower your bills.Date of episode recording: Monday 16th and 17th September 2024Duration: 49.55 minutesLanguage of episode: English Presenter: Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee Guests:Emma Fletcher (Low Carbon Homes Director of Octopus Energy)Dave Powell (Senior Advocacy Manager at Climate Outreach)Jim Watson (Professor of Energy Policy and Director of UCL Institute of Sustainable Resources within the Faculty of the Built Environment)Producers: Adam BatstoneCaitlin MullinJane Yelloly

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Generation One is the flagship climate podcast from University College London. Join our collective of passionate individuals dedicated to climate action and a fairer, more positive future – for us, and for the generations to come. Our hosts Professor Mark Maslin and Dr. Simon Chin-Yee dive into the biggest challenges and solutions shaping the fight against climate change. Joined by expert guests, they’ll be bringing you cutting-edge initiatives and inspiring climate action stories – from reimagining global energy systems to protecting our oceans, from using AI to decolonising climate solutions. Tune in monthly to discover how we can turn climate science and ideas into real-world action. Learn more about UCL’s Generation One climate campaign and access episode transcripts at ucl.ac.uk/climate-change. We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. To get involved, email us at podcasts@ucl.ac.uk or find us on X using #UCLGenerationOne. Language: English Presenters: Professor Mark Maslin, Dr. Simon Chin-Yee Producers: Adam Batstone, Caitlin Mullin, Jane Yelloly