Former energy minister Zac Goldsmith accuses Chancellor Rishi Sunak of a 'moment of shame' due to plans to water down green policies, resulting in a press conference to address the leak. The podcast discusses the environmental, economic, and political impact of these changes, including tensions within the Tory party and legal action. Concerns are raised about the implications for businesses and the difficulty and cost of delaying the net zero commitment. The hosts also analyze the complexities of political ideologies in relation to climate issues.