The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast

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In this episode Stuart and William attempt to tackle a tough question from listener Wayne in Rhyl, North Wales, "The abolition of slavery faced barriers from people with vested interests wanting it maintained. What can be learnt from this period history, and to put towards the climate and ecological emergency we now face?".

In this episode Stuart and William delve into a question sent in by listener Kenny from Pembrokeshire, "This year in the UK was saw temperatures reach 34°C for nearly a week, is this down to man made climate change?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Craig in Rutland, England, "How important are other people's opinions, and who should we listen to? In making this podcast Stuart and William are both opinionated, so, who do they both listen to? How important are other people's opinions to them both personally?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Pedro, ("I say Pedro" from Lisbon, Portugal), "The middle ground can be mediocre and beige, and may not be the best option! The middle ground between polarised views is often where you say answers can be found, in the common ground as it were. Can you help us define the 'best' options environmentally?"

In this episode Stuart and William explore this question from listener Sarah from Reading, "Uncertainty and risk, is it spoken about enough in environmental conversations?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore this question from listener Rory from Darwin, "We have a vicious cycle of blaming each other when it comes to the causes of the climate and ecological emergency. What are the first steps needed to break that cycle?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore this question from listener Deborah from Grantham , "Should anyone have their voice censored if their not conning people or committing fraud etc, and do conspiracy theorists offer a valid view across the opinion spectrum? Allowing us all the full information, to make educated and enlightened decisions. Or is equality of debate a destructive force?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore this question from listener Samantha from Elgin, "Is the true aim of environmentalists, really, to destroy and dismantle our modern ways of life?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Alex, from Poland, "HS2 protesters have been challenged that they want to reduce our collective carbon footprint, yet they are stopping the progress of electric trains and this project. Protesters are accused of wanting it both ways. Also, a new incinerator is planned for North London, protesters again challenge this, however, wha...

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Dawne, from Austria, "In London recently, protesters stood in shop windows, naked, with placards protesting about the fashion industry. Its unsustainable supply chains, and the abuse of low paid workers. Can a few undressed mannequins change the world economy, especially when it risks putting vulnerable people out of work, by infl...

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Saj, from Kilburn, London.  "Protests recently in London, by Extinction Rebellion, saw lots of artistic presentations, dancing, drums, flags, and vivid imagery etc. Is this protesting, or really just an excuse to block roads, with raves and parties?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Zack, from Botley, Oxford, "Are environmentalist's hypocrites, and blaming others for being locked in the same systems as everyone else?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Robert, from West Sussex, England, "For some people to listen to environmental protesters, they appear to want them to be purer than pure, living totally green lives. In essence, to be, as they suggest, hippies. Only then will they listen. The paradox is, if hippies are the messengers, then these same critics/observer's to often w...

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Alex from Poland, "Should media coverage be based on right or wrong, what the leaders agree with, or the betterment of life? Or something else?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Roman from Slovakia. Roman listens to the podcast via Anchor, and his question is "Widening of paths and cycle lanes after the Covid-19 lockdown. Is this just screwing over the motorist, again?".

In this episode Stuart and William explore a question from listener Rory from Darwin, Australia, "When it comes to environmental protesting, is there a justified use of fossil fuels?".

In this landmark 100th episode, Stuart and William explore a question from listener Saj from Kilburn, London. Saj listens to the podcast via PocketCasts, and his question is, "Some of the subjects that have been discussed on the podcast are polarising and divide opinion. Do you feel that gains or loses an audience?".

In this episode, Stuart and William discuss this question from Beth in Florida, "Are we optimistic business and the government will get behind the challenge we face to fend off the climate crisis?".

In this bonus episode, Stuart and William revisit this question from Bartek in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, "Are electric cars really the future?".

In this episode, Stuart and William explore this question from listener Alison from Faringdon, Oxfordshire, "How do we give environmental events happening around the world an "In My Backyard" feeling?"

In this episode, Stuart and William explore this question from listener Becky from Wembley, London, "Does science and environmentalism have a place in religion, and does religion have a place in science and environmentalism?"

In this episode, Stuart and William explore this question from listener Paul in Windsor, England, "Are current environmental narratives too much like a religion?"

In this bonus episode, Stuart and William explore this question from listener Lynn in Australia, "Is disability a barrier to having your voice heard in the climate emergency debate?"

In this bonus episode, Stuart and William explore this question from listener Sarah from Reading, England, "Gender inequality, what role does it play in environmental activism?"