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Ben Goldsborough's Climate-related Tweets, Speeches & Votes

We've found the following climate-related tweets, speeches & votes by Ben Goldsborough in the last 90 days

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• 12 Nov 2024: Tweet

  Vertical farming presents exciting opportunities for the future of agriculture, as advanced at Fischer Farms in South Norfolk. I've asked Ministers to explore how we can support and grow this industry, meet climate targets and be at the forefront of this sector around the world. https://x.com/BenGoldsborough/status/1856400317090541666/video/1 [Source]

• 12 Nov 2024: Tweet

  Great to speak to @solar4_schools about their fantastic work teaching our kids about energy and decarbonisation and putting solar panels on school rooftops. Here in South Norfolk, St. Augustine’s Catholic Primary in Costessey has gone solar, with potential savings of £4 million! https://x.com/BenGoldsborough/status/1856237997425033522/photo/1 [Source]

• 11 Nov 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  It is important to talk about new innovations in agriculture. All too often, we think of the more traditional methods—the herbicide era and the pesticide era—but we are going into a new era of vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture. I believe that these are vital not only because we can get higher yields from less land, but because they are better for the environment and help us meet our climate change targets. However, there is an issue in the current legislation on biodiversity net gain, and I would appreciate it if the ministerial team would consider it. Because these are closed structures, in their essence they are not net gain providers of biodiversity.

  At the same time, these structures decrease land use because they can increase production on a smaller site. They also use fewer damaging pollutants that leach into the area because they are, by their nature, closed systems. They reduce carbon emissions because they are able to precisely grow and engineer the plants that we need. To follow a bit of a theme, they have a smaller water footprint—going back to my first issue of what is important for Norfolk, we need proper use management of our water system. It would be great if my hon. Friend the Minister would look into BNG requirements on controlled environment agriculture to make sure that we can grow this industry, tackle our climate emission targets and be at the forefront of this sector around the world.

  Full debate: Rural Affairs

• 19 Oct 2024: Tweet

  Huge thank you to everyone who came and joined Cllr. @john_morland & myself at Hethersett Methodist Church today for my weekly advice surgery! Covered lots of topics including: ???? SEND ???? Climate change ???? NHS ????️ Planning ????️ Council services And much more! https://x.com/BenGoldsborough/status/1847609199473066453/photo/1 [Source]

• 15 Oct 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  The situation becomes even direr when we talk about solar farms. The industry body is responsible for setting out guidance on what should happen to all member bodies within it. Again, that creates an issue where those residents in areas considering having infrastructure in their back garden do not feel heard. They do not feel that they are being listened to in terms of what they want and where they need it. We want to drive towards net zero and we need to drive forward with the industrial upgrade to our national grid, but we end up in a situation where we are throwing the baby out with the bathwater, putting people off our future development towards being a green superpower for the rest of the world to follow.

  Full debate: Renewable Energy Projects: Community Benefits

• 8 Oct 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  In South Norfolk we are lucky, because we have the innovation of the Norwich research park. Those who are local—I can see nodding from the hon. Member for Mid Norfolk (George Freeman)—will know that these are the centres of excellence that will drive our agriculture forward in agritech and high-end industry. The innovation of the John Innes Centre is second to none as it strives to meet the increasing demands and pressures on the national and international food security system. The gene editing techniques that it has been developing and working on have the potential to transform British agriculture by increasing yields and crop resilience, and to help us face the climate crisis that we are all heading towards.

  I welcome the news from the Front Bench that the Government will be taking action on precision breeding. That is a great step forward in what we needed to see. There is an incredible opportunity in the heart of South Norfolk to transform our food security and to support farmers on the frontline who are dealing with the consequences of climate change in producing more food with less impact on the environment.

  Full debate: Farming and Food Security

• 7 Oct 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  The Quadram Institute is at the forefront of research into our food science and gut health, shaping the future of nutrition and medicine. The John Innes Centre is world renowned for its plant science and microbiology, the Sainsbury Laboratory continues to lead the way in plant pathology and molecular biology, and there is Tropic—an ambitious company that started in Norfolk which is engineering a new generation of tropical plants, resilient to both disease and looming threats from climate change. Its work is benefiting not just South Norfolk or even the UK; it is having a global impact, ensuring food security and agricultural sustainability for future generations. Heck, Tropic’s work means that in three or more years, we may be eating bananas that were grown in Norfolk—not something that many people would have imagined. Far from being normal, South Norfolk is actually a hub of scientific innovation and global leadership in fields that define the future of our planet. Dare I say, this is something of which we can be tremendously proud.

  Full debate: NHS Performance: Darzi Investigation

• 18 Sep 2024: Tweet

  Had a fantastic visit to Fischer Farms yesterday, where cutting-edge technology is driving the future of farming! From leafy greens to plans for rice, wheat, & more, their sustainable approach is transforming agri-tech & renewable energy for a better planet & healthier diets. https://twitter.com/BenGoldsborough/status/1836311948629012617/photo/1 [Source]

• 04 Sep 2024: Tweet

  Dropped in to speak with @EON_SE_en and @fit4_purpose about the immense benefits of renewable energy for South Norfolk. Clean energy is key to our future—bringing jobs, lowering bills, and protecting our environment. ⚡️ Let's power up our communities sustainably! https://twitter.com/BenGoldsborough/status/1831378747355787354/photo/1 [Source]