Chi Onwurah MP: Climate-Related Tweets

Chi Onwurah is the Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West.

We have identified 30 Parliamentary Votes Related to Climate since 2010 in which Chi Onwurah could have voted.

Chi Onwurah is rated Good for votes supporting action on climate. (Rating Methodology)

In favour of action on climate: 23
Against: 1
Did not vote: 6

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Chi Onwurah's Tweets Related to Climate

We've found 90 Climate-Related Tweets by Chi Onwurah.

10 Feb 2026 For 100+ years North East workers have relied on well-paid jobs in coal, gas & oil Labour is creating new green energy jobs but business and workers need support to transition I asked the Minister how she’ll futureproof supply chains to deliver good, well paid, unionised jobs. https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/2021255020491026588/video/1 [Source]
15 Jan 2026 In my first meeting with @hcginewcastle, we discussed strengthening ties between Newcastle and India in engineering, pharma, AI, and green energy, and supporting the wellbeing of Indian nationals in the UK. Looking forward to building strong business connections and partnerships. https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/2011782676873683058/photo/1 [Source]
15 Jan 2026 RT @KiMcGuinness: Don’t let Reform fool you. Over 25,000 people already work in the green energy in the North East, and we're going to doub… [Source]
06 Nov 2025 RT @KiMcGuinness: Great to see so many people backing our region's green energy sector! Our offshore wind sector alone employs 17,000 peop… [Source]
11 Sep 2025 Congrats Chris, great to see a North East MP and Chemical Engineer joining the Energy Security and Net Zero team. https://twitter.com/energygovuk/status/1966176680030220660 [Source]
29 Aug 2025 Great to see @NetZeroTeesside investing £1 million to train 175 Teesside students for clean energy careers. Real skills, real jobs and real futures all delivered locally. A brilliant example of net zero creating opportunity in the #NorthEast. ???? http://northernendurancepartnership.co.uk/2025/08/28/nzt-power-and-nep-back-training-for-175-local-students-to-power-teessides-clean-energy-future/ [Source]
23 Apr 2025 In the @CommonsEAC, I asked Professor Piers Forster, Interim Chair of @theCCCuk, how quickly the Government should provide incentives to support business models that encourage innovation in carbon reduction. His answer was adamant: we need them *immediately* to finance Net Zero. https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1914952532507418721/video/1 [Source]
22 Apr 2025 In the @CommonsEAC, I challenged Professor Piers Forster, Interim Chair of @theCCCuk, on whether the Government should invest more in novel carbon removal technologies through the Innovation budget. He emphasized the need for appropriate financial mechanisms https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1914711325508247974/video/1 [Source]
21 Apr 2025 In the @CommonsEAC I spoke with Professor Piers Forster, Interim Chair of the Climate Change Committee on the complexity of carbon policy and the importance of engaging with the public, including through citizen panels https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1914349822527553585/video/1 [Source]
07 Apr 2025 Great to hear from @NewcastleCC industry and the third sector at @Warmworks #NorthEastWarmHomesSummit discuss the wide range of issues faced by fuel poor households. Plans are underway to deliver reduced energy costs for homes across #NorthEast in a sustainable, decarbonised way https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1909275252078632996/photo/1 [Source]
28 Mar 2025 Good to discuss @newcastlehelix Energy Centre’s efforts to expand heat networks and decarbonise #Newcastle. Currently they are working to connect @NCLCollege to the Energy Centre with plans for more! https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1905666444265751014/photo/1 [Source]
19 Mar 2025 RT @RAEngNews: Does the solution to renewable energy lie off-world? How can we use zero gravity to study cancer cells? What will it take to… [Source]
30 Jan 2025 Addressing climate change isn't always about saying no. You can build a sustainable economy, you can have economic growth and address climate change. Supporting a third runway at Heathrow will create jobs and opportunity across the country, including the #NorthEast. https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1884894613489562099/video/1 [Source]
29 Jan 2025 .@NCLairport tell me that Heathrow expansion offers huge upsides for #NorthEast businesses, tourists and universities. I asked if the Minister agreed that climate change is not about saying no to travel, but saying yes to an economy that works for people and the planet. https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1884527208074506501/video/1 [Source]
28 Jan 2025 .@NCLairport tell me that Heathrow expansion offers huge upsides for #NorthEast businesses, tourists and universities. I asked if the Minister agreed that climate change is not about saying no to travel, but saying yes to an economy that works for people and the planet. https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1884287882539499900/video/1 [Source]
09 Dec 2024 RT @KiMcGuinness: Green energy will create jobs and opportunity across the North East and achieve our net zero goals. I joined PM @Keir_St… [Source]
26 Nov 2024 It was great to join People, Planet, Pint for one of their regular get-togethers @theforthhotel in #Newcastle to explore climate change and green issues hosted by @small99uk. Check out the QR code to learn more ???????? https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1861455047952933036/photo/1 [Source]
15 Oct 2024 Great to meet with @GrenEnergyLtd to discuss the importance of decarbonising heat, and how, with the right regulatory support, the North East can play a leading part in driving sustainable and renewable heating. https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1846103457196814618/photo/1 [Source]
31 Aug 2024 Fab #BigBikeRevival drop in @The_Cycle_Hub showcasing support for Newcastle cyclists inc @CyclingUK_NE, @RYBike, @WATBike and of course the Hub itself with its Cycle Centre Express. Cycling is such a great way to get around, stay fit, save money and fight climate change! https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1829934078637805612/photo/1 [Source]
20 Aug 2024 RT @jamesrbuk: Except: there *is* a prize for being among the first to decarbonise. If you work out the tech, you can sell it to other coun… [Source]
24 Jul 2024 RT @IIPP_UCL: IIPP's Labour and Climate Change Lecture Series by Prof @DamonSilvers is available to stream now! Understand the connection b… [Source]
19 Jul 2024 RT @Chris4SN: Pleased to serve the Prime Minister & govt in the energy & net zero dept as Parliamentary Secretary to @Ed_Miliband. Energy s… [Source]
08 Jul 2024 RT @IIPP_UCL: IIPP's Labour and Climate Change Lecture Series by Prof @DamonSilvers is available to stream now! Understand the connection b… [Source]
28 Jun 2024 RT @henrietta999: Armstrong is at last being widely recognised as a pioneer in the use of renewable energy – and as the man who – 160 years… [Source]
21 May 2024 RT @LabourSJ: Mad, bad, and dangerous. The government's approach to net zero has put off investors and threatened our national security.… [Source]
25 Mar 2024 RT @vaughangething: Great to welcome @Keir_Starmer to Ynys Môn today to discuss the massive green energy opportunities on the island. Our… [Source]
19 Mar 2024 RT @Ed_Miliband: Tackling the climate crisis will cut bills, create jobs, and boost energy security. But Rishi Sunak has never cared abou… [Source]
23 Jan 2024 Decarbonisation will not mean deindustrialization under Labour, it'll mean jobs and cheaper energy bills. And British steel! https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1749880965860594097/photo/1 [Source]
23 Jan 2024 Decarbonisation will need mean deindustrialization under Labour, it'll mean jobs and cheaper energy bills. And British steel! https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1749875281278439706/photo/1 [Source]
22 Jan 2024 Fantastic to speak at the #NetZero Design Innovation workshop in #Newcastle hosted by @NorthumbriaUni in partnership with @DesignCouncil and highlight the unique role of #design and the opportunities #innovation provides for creating strong green economies across the UK. https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1749477292420526530/photo/1 [Source]
21 Jan 2024 The Tories are paying Tata Steel half a billion pounds to slash jobs and destroy our sovereign steelmaking capacity. Labour would invest in British current and future green steelmaking capacity and jobs. This is not about climate change, but Tory weakness & incompetence. https://twitter.com/SKinnock/status/1748242908862464143 [Source]
09 Jan 2024 In Sydney meeting w leading players Australian innovation to see what we can learn - @ARENA_aus funds critical Net Zero innovation such as solar panel efficiency improvements to accelerate their commercial rollout driving jobs & clean tech https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1744543602988966208/photo/1 [Source]
13 Dec 2023 “I’m going to meet and talk to the leading people in the world who are working on establishing and hitting #climate goals and I’m going to listen to what they have to say...” As #COP28 ends here's why I went, in Newcastle World ???????? https://www.newcastleworld.com/news/newcastle-central-mp-chi-onwurah-speaks-up-for-the-north-east-at-cop-28-4441842 [Source]
12 Dec 2023 Great to meet with CEO of @royafrisoc @JanetRoganRAS at #COP28. Africa’s resources are put under increasing strain from climatic change, despite contributing the least to greenhouse gas emissions. We will work together to ensure African voices are better heard in this debate. https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1734522778005471560/photo/1 [Source]
11 Dec 2023 It was brilliant to meet @ca4sh_global to discuss the potential for soil carbon sequestration in Africa. Africa is suffering greatly from climate change, despite not having contributed emissions on the scale of developed economies - but it can contribute solutions! @AfricaAPPG https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1734255102133719097/photo/1 [Source]
11 Dec 2023 I'm here at #COP28???? to represent the views of constituents who have written to me about the urgent need for climate action As discussed here with Nissan, the biggest car maker in the UK, the move to Net Zero will create good, green job opportunities for people in the North East https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1734232753908986325/photo/1 [Source]
11 Dec 2023 RT @EnvironmentAPPG: @AlokSharma_RDG @CommonsEAC @Dunne4Ludlow Many APPG members amongst the UK parliamentary delegation to #COP28, includi… [Source]
09 Dec 2023 RT @MarkWatts_: Great meeting with the UK Parlimentary delegation today at #COP28 to discuss all things climate and how C40 cities are lead… [Source]
09 Dec 2023 I'm here at #COP28 to represent the views of constituents who have written to me about the urgent need for climate action. As discussed here with Nissan, the biggest car maker in the UK, the move to Net Zero will create good, green job opportunities for people in the North East https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1733503927042109691/photo/1 https://twitter.com/ChronicleLive/status/1732857511001092209 [Source]
09 Dec 2023 My first 24 hours at #COP28 what I've learnt and what it means for #Newcastle & the world - some real progress but a lot more to do if global warming is not to go catastrophic on us . Global stocktake & #FossilFuel phase out still under discussion. https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1733420087334273163/video/1 [Source]
08 Dec 2023 I'm here at #COP28 to represent the views of constituents who have written to me about the urgent need for climate action. As discussed here with Nissan, the biggest car maker in the UK, the move to Net Zero will create good, green job opportunities for people in the North East. https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1733178388607639929/photo/1 https://twitter.com/AS_North_East/status/1732814916430799107 [Source]
07 Dec 2023 RT @AS_North_East: ???? ????Newcastle MP @ChiOnwurah Onwurah spearheads the North East's green revolution at #cop28 in Dubai, emphasizing regiona… [Source]
02 Dec 2023 RT @Keir_Starmer: The Tories see net zero as a device to divide - for Labour it’s an opportunity to make working people better off. Our cl… [Source]
30 Nov 2023 RT @hoxtonfarms: ???? Ahead of #COP28, we joined @StartupCltn for it's ClimateTech Reception. It was great to hear from @ChiOnwurah about how… [Source]
23 Nov 2023 RT @simon_sat: Particularly happy to hear @ChiOnwurah highlight the role of the space sector in monitoring and mitigating climate change. W… [Source]
22 Nov 2023 RT @bmra_uk: Today, Cameron Leitch, BMRA's Policy and Public Affairs Executive, is attending The Net Zero & Energy Management Expo. Pictur… [Source]
16 Nov 2023 I raised Net Zero in the chamber yesterday. Today @HistoricEngland has published local data on the need for retrofitting skills to deliver Net Zero for England’s historic buildings. Find out more ⬇️ https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/climate-change/delivering-net-zero-local-data-demand-for-retrofitting-skills [Source]
11 Nov 2023 RT @AfricaAPPG: On 16th Nov in run up to #COP28 our @UKParliament inquiry asks what more the UK could do to support JUST #EnergyTransition… [Source]
10 Nov 2023 Brilliant as ever to catch up with Sir Mark Walport of @RoyalSociety. We discussed the UK's exceptional science base and how to ensure its future success - which is critical to growing the economy, tackling climate change, and making our NHS fit for the future. https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1722982450039488580/photo/1 [Source]
09 Nov 2023 Great to see new tri-mode trains coming to @LNER. Green innovation will play a vital role in reaching Net Zero. https://twitter.com/LNER/status/1722530026812268684 [Source]
08 Nov 2023 RT @jreynoldsMP: Labour backs our fantastic steelworkers. We cannot allow Britain to lose the ability to make primary steel. Decarbonisati… [Source]
06 Nov 2023 “I believe that by being bold and ambitious we can build the green industrial economy we need and fight climate change.” Me in @politicshome ???????? https://www.politicshome.com/thehouse/article/innovation-key-making-britain-clean-energy-superpower [Source]
11 Oct 2023 It was also great to speak about SMEs with @SME4LABOUR, women in engineering with @bookingcom, engineering for Net Zero with @RAEngNews, and Labour's mission to use data for the public good with @policy_exchange. In total, 18 fantastic events. Roll on #Lab24! https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1712175389731086800/photo/1 [Source]
10 Oct 2023 RT @LauraHall1995: Fantastic to hear from an all woman @RAEngNews NEPC panel on #engineering & #netzero the with @Rachel__Skinner @ChiOnwur… [Source]
26 Sep 2023 RT @Ed_Miliband: The British people want a plan to cut energy bills, boost wages, and tackle the climate crisis. That is why Rishi Sunak'… [Source]
26 Sep 2023 RT @DamonSilvers: Read my oped w Mariana @MazzucatoM on the lessons of the #StandUpUAW strike for how to effectively fight climate change.… [Source]
26 Sep 2023 Brilliant to visit @EQUANS_UK @NewcastleHelix & discuss how district heating & cooling can help decarbonise cities like ours. Labour would work in partnership with businesses and communities to make Britain a clean energy superpower. https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1706672471385027042/photo/1 [Source]
13 Sep 2023 The @RollsRoyce Nuclear Technology Demonstrator brought great UK innovation to @UKParliament for #NuclearWeek. I met apprentices from their Nuclear Skills Academy and discussed how different technologies, including micro-reactors & #SMR can help to us decarbonise our economy. https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1702004156792271124/photo/1 [Source]
19 Jul 2023 RT @Ed_Miliband: Businesses are sounding the alarm ???? The Conservatives have given up on climate leadership Their failure means higher ene… [Source]
21 Jun 2023 RT @NewcastleCC: Very excited! We're proud to be nominated in the Leadership in Responding to the Climate Emergency and Chief Executive of… [Source]
20 Jun 2023 RT @SCIupdate: 'I'm excited by the role engineering and science can play in addressing climate change', @ChiOnwurah talks about the potenti… [Source]
20 Jun 2023 RT @RoyalSocBio: We are facing climate change, and the need for a net zero economy. We need to inspire young people, and to show them that… [Source]
17 Jun 2023 Fab nature crafts session w the Friends of Leazes Park, engaging with people of all ages on #climatechange biodiversity & the environment as part of @biggreenweek You're never too old to make your own bunting! https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1670048598724161536/photo/1 [Source]
08 Jun 2023 To celebrate #WorldOceansDay2023, I spoke @ukparliament reception on the importance of marine climate research and ocean-based climate technology. Labour will deliver a science-led, joined-up plan to halt & reverse biodiversity loss for the benefit of people & planet. https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1666781266039980033/photo/1 [Source]
30 Mar 2023 RT @Ed_Miliband: ‘Green Day’ summarised: ❌ No removal of the onshore wind ban ❌ No new money for energy efficiency ❌ No net zero mandate… [Source]
24 Jan 2023 RT @NadiaWhittomeMP: Today my Climate Education Bill returns to Parliament. The climate emergency will affect every aspect of our society.… [Source]
21 Dec 2022 Addressing #biodiversity loss is an essential part of addressing climate change. But the Govt's failure to set targets on water quality & habitat protections undermined talks at #COP15. The Secretary of State has left Nature swimming in sewage but says its Labour's fault. https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1605490371970023430/video/1 [Source]
20 Dec 2022 Addressing #biodiversity loss is an essential part of addressing climate change. But the Govt's failure to set targets on water quality & habitat protections undermined talks at #COP15. The Secretary of State has left Nature swimming in sewage but says its Labour's fault. https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1605249223464812544/video/1 [Source]
19 Dec 2022 RT @danieltravers: Positive roundtable to provide input to @ChiOnwurah and @alanwhiteheadmp on where climate tech provide growth under a… [Source]
15 Dec 2022 A productive roundtable with @alanwhiteheadmp & @ClimateSubak stakeholders on the future of #climatetechnology????????‍???? We discussed the potential of clean tech under a Labour government, barriers to scaling up, and creating a skills agenda to deliver clean power by 2030 ???? https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1603384133748752384/photo/1 [Source]
15 Nov 2022 RT @Ed_Miliband: Great to see my friend @DavidLammy at #COP27. A Labour Government will bring a new era of UK climate ambition and leadersh… [Source]
15 Nov 2022 Working People and Climate Change https://t.co/LQrPuoqiEw [Source]
14 Nov 2022 RT @UniofNewcastle: Coverage of the paper by @meteogreen @HayleyJFowler & @metoffice showing that climate change could alter lightning patt… [Source]
11 Nov 2022 RT @Keir_Starmer: Britain should be leading the way to tackle the climate crisis. Visiting a wind farm in Grimsby, I spoke with industry l… [Source]
10 Nov 2022 When I asked Rishi Sunak to invest in the #NorthEast to combat #ClimateChange he became a marketing man for the oil companies fuelling the global warming which floods the #NorthEast. https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1590351476358287360/video/1 [Source]
10 Nov 2022 When I asked Rishi Sunak to invest in the #NorthEast to combat #ClimateChange he became a marketing man for the oil companies fuelling the global warming which floods the #NorthEast. https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1590351476358287360 [Source]
07 Nov 2022 RT @Ed_Miliband: Rishi Sunak is a fossil fuel PM in a renewable age. This is the man who had to be dragged even to go to COP27, and who o… [Source]
31 Oct 2022 At the @bmf_merchants Levelling up to Net Zero, I spoke to women - & some men - driving innovation to deliver a more sustainable building sector. https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1587023574371635200/photo/1 [Source]
18 Oct 2022 #COP26 was about promises. #COP27 should be about delivery. But African countries are still lacking the investment they need to address the #ClimateEmergency. I chaired a special meeting of @AfricaAPPG w/ the Africa Minister to discuss @FSDAfrica's research on closing the gap. https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1582362420580057092/photo/1 [Source]
03 Oct 2022 It was great to visit @ORECatapult's test facility in Blyth to see their work to drive forward renewable energy innovation. Labour will double offshore wind by 2035 & our plan for clean power by 2030 will save the British people £93 billion off their energy bills. #NetZero https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1576960666258223104/photo/1 [Source]
25 Sep 2022 RT @hannahdordi: At a packed #Lab22 event on “Climate for Growth: Levelling Up Through Green Innovation”. Following @Keir_Starmer’s pledge… [Source]
26 Aug 2022 RT @DanielZeichner: The supply of CO2 matters given its extensive use in food production. Yet the Govt is sleepwalking into another suppl… [Source]
20 Jul 2022 Listening to Tory #ClimateChange Minister refuse to condemn the Tory leadership candidates approach to the #ClimateEmergency underlines that we can have no confidence in the Government on the most important issues. #VONC https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1549350883762339841 [Source]
19 Jul 2022 I have no confidence in this govt because the candidates to replace the PM are in a race to abandon #netzero. As Britain boils we know if we do not meet the #climatechallenge, the Sahara is coming for us, & if they think Net Zero is expensive try costing the alternative! #VONC https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1549350883762339841/video/1 [Source]
07 Jul 2022 RT @MarshallJulian: Are you a woman in science, addressing air quality & climate change? If so, consider applying for this $5k prize: htt… [Source]
03 Jul 2022 RT @jreynoldsMP: Labour’s plans will bring down bills, create jobs and help achieve net zero A Labour government will re-energise Britain’… [Source]
28 Jun 2022 RT @NewcastleCC: The Newcastle Youth Climate Change Summit takes place on Tuesday 5 July at The Common Room. This is a unique opportunity f… [Source]
28 Jun 2022 RT @lucyharper: Net zero is a global challenge that’s inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers - @ChiOnwurah speaking at @… [Source]
28 Jun 2022 Constituents sometimes ask me what difference #climatechange will make to them - well a 30-40% in rainfall increase by 2050, warmer air holds more water so when it does rain, more rain falls in a short time - so that's more #toonmonsoon events causing chaos & costing millions. https://twitter.com/ChronicleLive/status/1541741952152096768 [Source]
22 Jun 2022 W the @AfricaAPPG looking at trade, regulation, climate change & technology @CHOGM2022 Business Forum it was a pleasure to meet so many dynamic entrepreneurs working for a prosperous, sustainable Africa https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1539661432111132673/photo/1 [Source]