Earlier this month, more than 400 scientists signed a public letter to party leaders appealing for them to adopt urgent and radical policies to protect the environment and prepare for the turmoil that climate change will bring.

After all, we have seen five years of record extreme weather events. Last year saw the hottest summer in 2,000 years in the northern hemisphere, which led to tens of thousands of deaths and billions of dollars of economic loss.

And yet, some have argued, climate change is the invisible issue in this year's general election. Some people think that the election will see a Green boom. Local elections on 2 May saw the Green Party gain 74 council seats, and its projected 6% share of the national vote is nothing to be scoffed at.

The Greens have been characteristically vocal about climate issues, arguing for a range of decarbonisation and insulation measures, a reorganisation of the economy, a £13bn investment in public transport, and a domestic flight ban on journeys that can be done by rail in less than three hours.

But the Green Party's standout policies are not all about the climate. Their left-learning policies have cast a wide net to capture the hearts of disaffected Labour voters who oppose Keir Starmer's centrist approach.

In the headlines. The Greens have promised to nationalise the organisations that run our railways and water companies as well as the big five energy companies, describing privatisation as a "failed experiment".

Economy. To support a range of public policies, including higher benefits, more money for the NHS and for insulating buildings. The Greens support a "wealth tax" for those with a net worth over £10 million, an increase in national insurance and clamping down on tax dodging.

Education. This election cycle, the Greens have renewed their pledge to scrap university tuition fees altogether. The party wants to support people to pursue higher education by fully funding students as well as providing them with maintenance grants. And as for secondary education, the Greens want to boost school funding by £8bn, with £2bn going towards teachers' pay.

Immigration. The Greens have been outspoken critics of the hostile environment for immigrants. They have drawn a firm line on one of the most contentious issues in this year's election, pledging to remove all barriers to asylum seekers wanting to enter the UK and to scrap income and language requirements for visas.

Health and social care. The Green Party has committed to a fully funded, fully public National Health Service. They have pledged an additional £30bn per year for the NHS and an additional £20bn per year commitment to social care. This includes a £20bn capital investment to "bring crumbling hospitals and outated equipment up to modern standards".

Society. In their manifesto, the Greens vowed to work towards a four-day working week, as well as a substantial hike in the minimum wage to £15 an hour, and better employment rights for workers across the economy.

As always, the Greens' ambitions are expected to be held back by the first-past-the-post voting system: they are likely to win just two seats.

But the power of a party is not only represented by its place in parliament. Some think that by threatening to divide the progressive vote, the Greens could be well-placed to put pressure on Labour to heed the voices of those on the left.

Do you agree?

Yes: A vote for the Green party is not only a vote for a healthier climate, but for a fairer society. Our public services are underfunded, the energy crisis is crippling household spending, our education system is in decline and the climate catastrophe worsens every day. It is the only party that deserves our vote.

No: The Green party is the best party for policies on the climate, but we should not trust their judgement on the economy, education or social care. Some say that the policies on the Greens' manifesto are ludicrously extravagant and utopian. How would we pay for any of them?

Or... We are seeing a far-right surge all the way across Europe. It is hard to see how Green policies could have widespread appeal in this context; in particular, their policies on immigration are unlikely to be received well.