An Evening with Tom Heap: Power to the People

Power to the People - An Evening with Tom Heap

Author, BBC Countryfile, BBC Radio 4’s Rare Earth, and Sky News’ Climate Show presenter on ending the reign of fire.

“The power of the Sun and Wind are there for everyone, not owned by big companies, not blockaded by hostile powers. It can be ours and that’s why it’ll win.”

Broadcaster and author Tom Heap lays out a reset to the climate message: it can now be selfish, not selfless. It doesn’t even need to be about climate, just cost.

“Houses have solar panels, villages own wind turbines and countries harness the elements that bless their land. ‘Going Green’ is portrayed as pricey medicine administered from above – something done to you. But it can and should be done with you. And now that works.”

Tom will bust media peddled myths about the cost of green energy, the unpopularity of climate action, the role of China and the unshakeable dominance of fossil fuels. But he’ll also aim a couple of swipes at dogmatic environmentalists.

And stand by for surprises: Tom has something akin to an oil well and refinery in his garage, wood is stronger than steel, greet the dawn of the new industrial sunbelt and meet a local hero.

The mood maybe bleak, but the facts are bright. More sunlight, less gaslight. Let's go!

Starts: 7.30pm
Tickets: £21.50, Under 18s £11.50
Booking: Booking essential – via the Haverhill Arts Centre website
Venue: Haverhill Arts Centre