In this episode, we sit down with Ross Greer, MSP and co-leader of the Scottish Greens, to discuss the party's future following their stint in government with the SNP.
We dive deep into the heated debate surrounding North Sea oil and gas: Is it pragmatic to use our own hydrocarbons, or is opening new fields like Rosebank a \"dead-end\" for the planet? Greer challenges the capitalist model, argues for a \"well-being economy,\" and explains why the Greens believe a pro-independence majority is about more than just the SNP.
Key Topics Covered:
The Green record in government: Free bus travel and rail fares.
The \"Scientific Reality\": Why 2030 is the tipping point for climate feedback loops.
Carbon Capture: A \"dead-end technology\" or a vital bridge?
The Independence Strategy: Why \"show, don't tell\" is the path to 60% support.
Criticism of global leaders and the Green campaigning style.
Sponsored by the Scotch Whisky Association.
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The Holyrood Sources podcast brings the best analysis of Scottish politics with those who have lived it as Special Advisers, and those who are current and former politicians and political party leaders.
Join Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (Former Chief of Staff to First Minister Alex Salmond) and Andy Maciver (Former Director of Communications for the Scottish Conservatives).
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