For an ad-free version, sign up at wickedproblems.earth In this Election Night special, we delve into the UK's political landscape surrounding the recent general election and its implications for climate action. The discussion highlights David Cameron's earlier attempts to position the Conservative Party as leaders in climate action, the feasibility of the UK's 2050 net zero emissions target, and Labour's policy proposals including GB Energy and potential carbon taxes. Featuring perspectives on regional economic disparities, business innovation, and public sentiment, the conversation includes reactions from our friends in Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Greens and climate activists to the exit polls. The Labour Party's strong performance sparks varied opinions on their environmental policies, the potential right-wing populist backlash, and Labour's capacity to meet climate promises. Additionally, the role of comedy in political discourse and anticipated shifts in climate policy under new governance are discussed, culminating in a musical guest performance. 0:00 How Did David Cameron's Polar Pledges Pan Out- 00:05 David Cameron's Green Vision 00:42 Announcing Net Zero by 2050 01:55 Debating the Net Zero Target 02:27 Conservative Party's Climate Stance 03:11 Public and Personal Perspectives on Climate 03:29 Controversies and Policy Shifts 05:12 Technical Difficulties and Guest Introductions 05:49 Election Day Insights 06:02 Campaign Reflections and Future Policies 07:12 Dissonance Between Narrative and Reality 08:41 Climate Politics and Election Predictions 24:10 Regional Impacts and Industrial Policy 25:44 Northern Ireland's Climate Challenges 29:27 Policy Consistency and Business Collaboration 37:53 Carbon Markets and Regenerative Agriculture 44:49 UK's Leadership in Carbon Policy 46:04 Challenges for Startups in the UK 48:28 Introducing Andy Williams from Penta Group 49:35 Labour Party's Unity and Policy Challenges 50:34 Labour's Approach to Industrial Action 52:12 GB Energy and Labour's Economic Policies 54:17 Rupert Reed's Election Predictions 55:55 Labour's Tax Policies and Carbon Tax Discussion 57:11 Climate Tech and Public Finance 58:02 Exit Poll Results and Political Reactions 01:06:18 Lib Dems' Environmental Policies 01:09:27 Labour's Majority and Future Challenges 01:21:59 International Perspectives on UK Elections 01:23:05 European Climate Politics and Populism 01:24:00 Challenges in Climate Policy Implementation 01:26:28 The Role of Labour and Greens in Climate Action 01:30:22 US Climate Policy and State-Level Initiatives 01:33:26 Comedy and Climate Change 01:35:00 Local Political Engagement and Progressive Alliances 01:36:22 The Future of Climate Policy and Political Satire 01:47:25 Closing Thoughts and Reflections 01:53:08 Musical Performance by Sunsharmer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.