The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast

In this episode Stuart and William explore and examine a question from listener Jossie from Runcorn, Cheshire, England, "Environmentalists are snowflakes, true or false? Snowflake is a term commonly used to describe people who are offended easily, or repeatedly protest, amongst other things. Is snowflake an unfair label, especially for environmentalists? I see people who use the term about others,...

In this episode Stuart and William delve into a question from listener Jack from Forest Hill, Oxfordshire, England, "Are we rearing a generation of young people, who are petrified about the future, by scarring them with open talk of the climate emergency, that I agree personally we are in?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore and examine a question from listener Maureen in Chalgrove, Oxfordshire, England, "People debate if inland wind turbines are nice or ugly. Is this a redundant argument when the aim behind this is that we're all trying to protect our beautiful planet, meaning wind power is part of the mix?"

In this episode Stuart and William examine a question from listener Rupert in Tring, Hertfordshire, England, "When it comes to arguing for human caused climate change, or against it, is it possible to base either viewpoint on facts, when much of what we face is still an unknown?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore and examine a question from listener James in Greater Leys, Oxford, England, "Is the use of celebrity a good thing for getting across the awareness of the ecological emergency we're in? People I know hate certain celebrities, and immediately switch off to anything or any campaign that these celebrities are engaged with. For example, Jamie Oliver campaigne...

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Keith in Little Milton, Oxfordshire, England, "David Attenborough was asked, what we could all do to help the environment? His answer was, not to waste anything. This is wise, alongside looking at carbon neutrality. Should no waste ideals start with us limiting our own waste thoughts though? ".

In this episode Stuart and William delve into a question from listener Felicity in Honduras, Central America, "With food security and climate change, I think we should look at the big picture, but that seems to scare my friends, as it seems insurmountable on a world scale. What do you think?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Emily from Gothenburg, Sweden, "Centrism isn't exciting, but the extremes of an argument often are. You say the middle ground is where the agreement and understanding live, that lead to solutions in turn. How does the People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast makes centrism sexy? ".

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Lauren from York, Yorkshire, England, "Is it realistic to expect those working in the oil industry to be redeployed into renewable energy?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Mick in Garsington, Oxfordshire, England, "It's discussed that we need to aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2050, whether that's quick enough for capturing carbon already emitted remains to be seen. I have to say if this transition happens to quickly it could cause volatility in the oil industry, and effect the world economy hu...

A short New Year's message from Stuart and William of the People's Countryside team.

Reflecting back over the year we decided to treat you to a couple of re-releases. In this second re-release, we have the best performing guest appeal of the year. Originally released on the 27th March, Jake Backus from Empathy Sustainability shares his suggestions on making the world a more sustainable place.

Welcome to The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, we'd like to hear from you. Do you have a question in the environmental arena that you'd like us to discuss on the podcast? You can leave us a voice message via Anchor, email us your question to thepeoplescountryside@gmail.com or contact us through Facebook , Twitter or Instagram . Just search for The Peoples Countryside. Get your t...

A short Christmas message from Stuart and William of the People's Countryside team.

Stuart and William talk all things The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. Who we are, and what we do. Maybe you're a long time listener, or this could be the first time you've heard this podcast, Stuart and William also explain the future of the podcast, including it becoming a live show, in front of a live audience, online and on the stage, as Environmental Debate Live and Unscrip...

Reflecting back over the year, Stuart and William decided to treat you to a couple of re-releases. Beginning with the best performing episode of 2020, here Stuart and William revisit a question sent in by listener Bartek in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, "Are electric cars really the future?". Look out for the next re-release, on the 29th December, where we'll be revealing the most listened to appeal by a...

William looks back to a classic past instalment of the podcast. In this episode, we go back to the 31st May 2020, and a question sent in to us by listener Jaryd in Ireland, "What are our top 5 stupid moments making the podcast?"

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Roman from Slovakia, "I like your previous answer to my question about whether widening cycle lanes is another example of screwing over the motorists. My next question is, are the various types of road users prioritized through safety considerations? Considerations around certain groups removal from certain road environments, for...

William look's back to a classic past instalment of this podcast. He looks back to this archive episode to see how points of view may have altered and evolved since the recording. This time he revisits the debate with Andy Gunn of BBOWT. Originally released on the 7th January 2020, when the podcast explored the following three questions, which once again inspired an interesting debate; - Should na...

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Alice from Chiselhampton, Oxfordshire, England, "Does climate change truly divide us as a society and cause conflicts and armed conflicts? If so, why, and how?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Sandor from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, "David Attenborough said recently our current economic system isn't good for the environment, and people consider this a huge issue. However, when environmentalists generally say the same things, they're accused of being Communists, Socialists, Marxists etc. Why is it more accepta...

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Frank from Shrivenham, Oxfordshire, England, "Can you talk about the donut economy?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Marcy from Shillingford, Oxfordshire, England, "Rishi Sunak has talked about a four day working week, what benefits would that have on the environment, families, and life as we know it?"

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Edith from Frome, Somerset, England, "Food insecurity is an issue, how do you see local growing initiatives filling that gap?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Ron in Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, England, "The pub trade is nearly dead, due in part, to the Covid crisis! Should we be letting industries die, and move the workforce onto other areas? Or should we fund it, for what looks like a slow death? If at some point in the future pubs show potential, the void will be filled once again b...