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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · 15d

Jacinda Ardern brings the climate debate back to basics: for some climate states, it’s about whether they will exist at all in a few decades’ time.

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · 15d

Pedro Sanchez, Spanish PM: “We cannot make a trade off between defence & international aid.”

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · 15d

Keir Starmer refers to the far right march, which “sent a shiver down the spine” & (referring to Reform) says “we’re in a battle for the soul of this country about what sort of country we want to be.” More of this, please

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · 15d

Good to hear the PM stress the importance of clean, homegrown energy to ensuring energy security & independence, as well as tackling the (huge) challenge of climate change.

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · 16d

"The evidence is increasingly clear that making better use of resources has great potential to boost growth and support the innovative, futureproofed businesses of the future, as well as protect the environment."

Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 16d

With a new secretary of state at the helm of Defra, @drcolinchurch.bsky.social, CEO @iom3.bsky.social, asks:

👉 What changes might a new minister bring?
👉 What will this mean for England's long awaited Circular Economy Strategy?

Find out in the full blog ⤵️

The new secretary of state at Defra must keep the Circular Economy Strategy on track

This post is by Dr Colin Church, CEO of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, chair of Green Alliance’s Circular Economy Task Force and a member of the government’s Circular Economy Ta…

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · 18d

I hadn't seen many flags until tonight - I don't get out much - but a stretch of the A2 around Chatham & Gilingham has them on every lamppost. I can understand why some people feel threatened. There's also something fundamentally unEnglish about this flag waving. What happened to quiet patriotism?

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · 19d

In her desperation for growth the chancellor will support any building project, however damaging. But #Gatwick & other airport expansions will bust carbon budgets unless we can decarbonise aviation. That's a real UK growth opportunity. Where's the plan?
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Flying start: establishing the UK as a leader in zero emission aviation » Green Alliance

Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · 20d

It’s great to be at @libdems.org.uk conference “climate and nature day”. It would be good to see a similar focus from the other parties, rather than Reform’s climate denial, the Tories’ opposition to climate action & the chancellor’s indifference to nature. @ldnc-uk.bsky.social

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 23d

New Defra secretary Emma Reynolds has a big ‘to do’ list, but a chance to make some publicly popular moves, writes senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social in our latest blog 👇

New Defra secretary Emma Reynolds has a big ‘to do’ list but a chance to make some publicly popular moves

Emma Reynolds has become the tenth UK environment secretary in a decade, joining the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) at a critical time for environmental protection. She won’t be short of advice as her officials navigate a lengthy submissions queue and journalists speculate on the reason for her appointment and her priorities.

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · 24d

"By adding home solar, battery storage and heat pumps to the hugely successful legislation that covers salary sacrifice EVs, the government has a real chance to deliver on its manifesto promise of warmer homes, lower bills, green jobs and a cleaner energy future."

Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 24d

The high upfront cost of tech like heat pumps and home solar is preventing some households from making the switch and reaping the benefits of cheaper bills.

In this blog, Thom Groot, CEO at The Electric Car Scheme, says salary sacrifice could help solve the problem.

Could salary sacrifice unlock greener homes for less?

This post is by Thom Groot, co-founder and CEO at The Electric Car Scheme

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · 24d

Oh dear, President Trump will be furious about this suppression of free speech.
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Four arrested after images of Trump and Epstein projected on to Windsor Castle ahead of president’s visit

Trump arrived in Britain late on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit in which he will be hosted by King Charles

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · Sep 11

Can we build 1.5 million homes without blowing the UK’s carbon budget? If we keep doing things the same way, the answer is no.

Libby Peake, senior fellow, explores how we can change course in our latest blog.

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Is it possible to have it all: to build 1.5 million homes without accelerating the climate crisis?

How can we build 1.5 million homes without breaking the carbon budget? This was the question we set for a webinar I chaired last week, which Green Alliance organised in partnership with the Institu…

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 29d

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Join us, @chaitanyakumar.bsky.social & @louiswillis.bsky.social for 'Making sense of Reeves' fiscal rules'.

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 25d

Can nature finance match the environmental crisis?

Our head of research Heather Plumpton joins an expert panel at #TheConduit London's Green Economy Forum (21 Oct) to tackle this $160bn question.

Use code GEFGA for discounted tickets 👉 buff.ly/46YXJgP

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · 26d

“I think Ed Miliband is the most dangerous man in Britain”, says Claire Coutinho. Wow! That's some statement to make on the weekend a racist thug led a big march in London.

Of course, the there's not a word in the interview on what to do about climate change...

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Ed Miliband 'most dangerous man in Britain' as energy bill warning issued

Labour's energy policies threaten to decimate Britain's oil and gas industry, push up bills and put our national security at risk, warns Claire Coutinho

www.express.co.uk

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · 27d

I look forward to the conclusions of the inquiry into why a rally called by a violent thug ended in violent thuggery.

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Kevin McKenna MP @kevinmckenna.co.uk · 28d

Given the context and the crowd, despite Musk’s weasel words, this was a call for violence against the British state, from a foreign national who controls a major propaganda engine, and has engineered it to monetise hate

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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · Sep 6

What's Nigel Farage's problem with solar panels?

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · Sep 11

"The chancellor must commit to tax reform, not just tax rises", says the head of the CBI. I agree, but in doing so Rachel Reeves should consider how to turn a tax system geared to a high carbon economy to one that supports the economy & society of the future.
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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · Sep 11

Good to hear @marycreagh.bsky.social’s upbeat introduction to @wclnews.bsky.social’s impressive Wild Summit. Nature, she says, underpins our economy. I hope others in government understand this.

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · Sep 10

Why is UK progress towards net zero so important if our contribution to global emissions is proportionally low?

In this clip from our latest podcast, @fionaharvey.bsky.social, environment editor @theguardian.com, outlines one of the key reasons.

Full ep 👉 buff.ly/CqHDbFQ

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · Sep 9

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · Sep 9

We need "a broader discussion around energy bills. This must include how to pay for policy & network costs in a fairer way; the gap between electricity & gas prices which discourages people from switching to more efficient electric heating systems; and the use & extent of windfall taxes".

Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · Sep 4

England's measure for fuel poverty is inadequate. If using Scotland's threshold, 3x as many would qualify - that's 9 million people struggling to pay bills.

@sophieoconnell.bsky.social outlines how we can better recognise and address the issue with a social tariff 👉

Why a social tariff would help solve fuel poverty

The cost of living crisis has outpaced low incomes and social security, leaving many households unable to afford essentials and forced to make the bleak choice between heating and eating. Energy de…

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · Sep 7

Applications are now open for our next cohort of trainees!

We are looking for three new trainees to come and develop experience in our fundraising, politics and policy teams, and prepare for their next step in the environment sector.

Learn more and apply 👉 buff.ly/ztdCoPn

Positive Action Trainee Scheme » Green Alliance

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Shaun Spiers @shaunspiers1.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's really tedious to see unnamed Labour Party 'insiders' briefing against government policies on climate & nature. When Peter Kyle visits China he'll see that economic growth & ambitious climate policies go hand in hand. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Sir Keir Starmer to task ‘Blairites’ in new cabinet with growth

The prime minister wants reforms on building and welfare, but net-zero regulations are in the firing line

www.thetimes.com

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