ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Sir Jonathon Porritt is one of the UK’s most prominent and respected environmentalists. His career spans 50 years, and in that time he’s gone from grassroots activism to advising governments and royalty; he’s led international charities and the Green Party. In 2021, he was awarded CBE for his services to environmental protection.
Now in his 70s, he’s returned to his campaigning roots, co-authoring a book with 26 young Just Stop Oil activists. ‘Love Anger and Betrayal’ takes us into the lives of these activists as they carry out civil disobedience to end the UK government's reliance on fossil fuels. A fierce defender of direct action himself, Porritt was arrested last year for holding up a placard which read ‘ I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action’.
Now in this extensive interview for ‘Sangita Meets…’ Sangita asks Porritt about the attack on free speech in the UK, what it means for the world if China becomes the global leader in renewables, and why capitalism needs reforming if we want to save the planet.
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