Will Climate Action Go Backwards Under Burnham?

Should Andy Burnham deliver a covid style national emergency briefing to inform the public about the climate emergency? How do we foster cross-party consensus on the climate emergency? And, can we balance the need to build data centres and protect the environment? Join Alastair Campbell, Rory Stewart and Caroline Lucas as they discuss all of these questions and more.To watch Caroline’s four part series on climate as a national security threat, sign up at therestispolitcs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the redacted Joint Intelligence Committee Report here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out more about the National Emergency Briefing here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Producer: India DunkleyResearcher: Evie TownendVideo Editor: Josh Smith, Vasco AndradeSocial Producer: Celine CharlesExecutive Producer: Bella Soames General Manager: Tom WhiterLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad.

The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics.

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