Why Your Carbon Footprint Is a Distraction - with Alastair Matcott S2E14

What if everything you’ve been told about your carbon footprint is wrong?In this episode, we sit down with Alastair Matcott from Green Energy Trading to unpack the truth about climate change, clean energy, and the systems driving it all.From calling out the origins of the “individual carbon footprint” narrative to breaking down how renewable energy incentives actually work, this conversation goes deep, with a mix of philosophy, industry insight, and raw honesty.We cover:✅ Why individual climate action might be missing the point✅ The real role of big business and fossil fuels✅ Clean energy incentives (STCs, VECs) explained simply✅ The future of solar, batteries, and energy markets✅ Capitalism vs climate, can the system actually fix this?✅ Media, messaging, and how language shapes realityPlus, Alastair shares his unconventional journey from music and philosophy into the renewable energy industry.If you work in solar, energy, or just care about where the world is heading, this one’s worth your time.