Economy Vs Environment - Can Both Win?

The UK government has recently approved the Jackdaw Gas Field project in the North Sea and a decision on the Rosebank Oil Field is pending. Meanwhile in the latest UK government budget, a significant number of green projects and policies were cut or de-funded.Politicians seem to be pitching the economy and environment against each other, giving the impression of a zero sum game where if one "wins" then the other must "lose".Is there another way where societies could thrive economically while - and perhaps because - the planet is thriving environmentally?Liam Hardy (Head of Research, Green Alliance) joins host Niki to discuss the economy vs environment context, with areas of conversation including...- Liam's response to the recent UK government budget.- How COP 31 may affect the timing of an announcement on the Rosebank project.- Mixed messages coming from the UK government as they talk positively on the environment and take some positive action, whilst also making policy decisions that are likely to increase emissions.- Why do governments make short term economic decisions that seemingly ignore long-term environmental dangers?- Is it possible to have the economy and the environment working together positively?To listen to our recent episode where climate campaigners give their thoughts on Jackdaw and Rosebank, click here.  Credits Presented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb LimitedWith thanks to Alastair ChisholmHonorary Executive Producer Jane Boland