Novara FM: Atomic Split
Why is the left divided on nuclear? Craig Gent poses an urgent question to experts Andrea Vetter and Matthew T. Huber.
Tag: energy
Opinion: How Westminster Hid Scotland’s Wealth From Its People
by Laura Webster
49 years ago, Westminster buried a report on Scotland’s abundant natural resources to suppress growing support for Scottish independence. Laura Webster discusses the consequences.
Report: Could ‘Don’t Pay’ Pull It Off?
by Sophie K Rosa
A new, viral campaign is encouraging people to cancel their direct debits if the government fails to act on the cost of living crisis. It’s a longshot, but the organisers fancy their chances. Sophie K Rosa reports.
Opinion: The Tories Want to Increase Military Spending During a Cost of Living Crisis
by James Meadway
As rising military spending starts to put pressure on domestic public services, we must reject the idea that ordinary people should shoulder the cost of war and other crises, writes James Meadway.
Analysis: Sanctioning Russia Won’t Work. Just Look at Iran
by Arron Merat
As the US and its allies impose sanctions on Russia, a cursory look at Iran, which has been sanctioned for over a decade, shows they are a largely symbolic and counterproductive measure, writes Arron Merat.
Opinion: Here’s an Easy Fix for the Cost of Living Crisis: Cut Bosses’ Profits
by James Meadway
The cost of living crisis is political, writes James Meadway. Just look at France's response compared to Britain's.
Opinion: Three Things the Tories Could Easily Do to Slash Living Costs
by James Meadway
The Tories claim the cost of living crisis is beyond their control, writes James Meadway. They’re lying.
Long Read: The Government Wants Green Homes. Big Oil Has Other Ideas
by Alex D King
The Heat and Buildings Strategy, due later this year, will take on one of the biggest obstacles between the UK and net-zero - but not if Big Oil gets its way. Alex D King reports.
Analysis: So Far, the Tories’ ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ Is Pure PR. This Year They Have an Opportunity to Change That
by James Meadway
A net-zero target with no plan to meet it, billions of re-announced funding - when will we start seeing the substance behind the rhetoric? Possibly at November's climate conference, writes James Meadway.
Live: Petro-Geddon (w/ James Meadway)
As the price of oil plummets what do ‘negative prices’ really mean? And what do they tell us about what next for the global economy? Also, how high is Britain’s real coronavirus death toll? Economist James Meadway joins Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.
A Ban on Fracking Is Common Sense. Here’s Why
by Aaron Bastani
As an avenue for new energy, fracking is decidedly backwards. Corbyn's proposed ban is only a first step in a commonsense renewable revolution, argues Aaron Bastani.
Damp, Mould and Dying of Cold: Fuel Poverty in Austerity Britain
by Clare Hymer
Every winter in Britain - come snow, storms and sub-zero temperatures - millions of low-income individuals and families are affected by fuel poverty. Meanwhile, little is done to curb the cartel-like behaviour of the ‘big six’ energy companies.
Labour Must Commit to Nationalising the Big Six Energy Companies
by Luke Neal
If the Labour party is serious about tackling climate change, expanding investment in renewable energy is not enough - it must commit to nationalising the energy industry.
Exposing London’s Dirty Energy Complex: 5 Companies (and Industries) Causing Climate Change
by Daniel Macmillen Voskoboynik and Charlie Satow
Climate change is being driven by more than just big name oil and gas firms like BP. A whole network of industries contributes to and relies on environmental destruction. Here are five of the worst offenders based in London.
5 Reasons the Fight for Energy Democracy Starts in Communities
by Fanny Malinen
Since its inception in late 2015, Switched On London has gone from strength to strength in its campaign for energy democracy. Now the campaign is looking to build a community-led movement to take on fuel poverty.
4 Reasons Why Clean Energy Must be Public Energy
by Archie Davies
Tired ideological tropes and ingrained vested interests are stopping cities from securing clean, democratic and socially just energy systems. It’s time to take our power back.
Novara FM: The Secret World of Oil
On this week's show Aaron Bastani is joined by Ken Silverstein as they discuss his book 'The Secret World of Oil'.