Observing climate change locally

In this special episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Robert jumps into the passenger seat of a Fiat 500 Electric with Katie White MP, Minister for Climate in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. From her early days as a "petrol head" and Jeremy Clarkson fan to leading the charge on the UK's carbon budgets, Katie shares her unique journey into climate politics. Robert and Katie delve into the realities of being a Minister, the status of the UK's transition to a green economy, and why electric vehicles are a "dollop of joy" for any driver. 00:00 - Meeting the Minister: A Lift in a Fiat 500e 03:59 - The "Rainbow of Emotions": Life as a Climate Minister 06:26 - Why EVs are a "Dollop of Joy," Not a Sacrifice 09:45 - The Quiet Revolution: Electric Buses & Bin Lorries 14:41 - Energy Security: Why the UK Should "Buy, Not Rent" Power 18:29 - The Clarkson Effect: Farming, Nature, and Changing Minds 22:46 - Ending Range Anxiety: UK Charging Infrastructure Today 27:54 - Why British Scientists are Our Innovation Superpower 35:45 - Communicating Climate: Moving Beyond the "Hessian Shoes" 42:30 - Solar Schools and the Economic Case for Green Power 48:00 - Global Progress: Why Even "A Global Experiment" Needs Optimism Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show

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