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We've found the following climate-related tweets, speeches & votes by Kirsteen Sullivan

• 04 Dec 2024: Tweet

  RT @CommonsScotAffs: We've launched an inquiry to explore how GB Energy and the UK Government's net zero ambitions will impact Scotland. Fi… [Source]

• 15 Oct 2024: Tweet

  As a Labour & Co-operative MP, I was really proud to contribute to the Renewable Energy Projects: Community Benefits debate today to highlight: ????The need for energy system overhaul ????@UKLabour gov introducing GB Energy ????Community Ownership ????Empowering Local Communities https://x.com/kittysull1/status/1846242423007019419/video/1 [Source]

• 8 Oct 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  In recent months, we have heard from some Opposition Members that solar energy farms are a risk to our food security. I am very glad that we heard mention of the NFU president—whose ears must be burning today—because he called for balance when criticisms are made of where and when land is taken out of production. Perhaps the Conservatives could take note of that constructive approach. The farming community has shown great initiative and led on solar energy—something that Opposition Members have failed to recognise. NFU Scotland has struck a new deal with a major solar energy company, affirming that the land use required for new solar initiatives would have a marginal impact on farming. That deal involves farmers, who know the land best, in identifying sites for development and earnings from that partnership, and I believe that the House should welcome such commitment to net zero and to collaborative working. As a result of cutting energy costs and delivering more revenue directly to farmers, such working offers the opportunity for a positive future between the farming community and renewable energies.

  For farmers it is not just about energy costs, but about market access and trade, as we have heard; and delivering for farmers does not just mean fixing the problems of previous botched trade deals. I welcome the Government’s quick action to ensure that our farmers get a fair deal, meaning lowered energy costs and increased renewable energy sources, and ensuring that households, including farmers, have the means and the ability to put food on the table.

  Full debate: Farming and Food Security

• 24 Sep 2024: Tweet

  RT @VSGWL: ????✨ Spotlight on @WestLothianCAN WLCAN unites local groups to tackle climate change in West Lothian, promoting sustainable pract… [Source]

• 20 Aug 2024: Tweet

  RT @Bill_Esterson: Robert Jenrick says “There’s no prizes for being the first country in the world to decarbonize.” The first country to d… [Source]

• 26 Jul 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  I am grateful for this opportunity to make my maiden speech, especially during this debate, given that Scotland is at the heart of the Government’s plans to make the UK a green energy superpower. It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Mid Sussex (Alison Bennett), who gave such a fantastic tribute to her constituency, and indeed all other hon. Members who have spoken with such passion and eloquence during their maiden speeches, particularly my hon. Friends the Members for Glasgow South West (Dr Ahmed) and for Central Ayrshire (Alan Gemmell), as well as my hon. Friend the Member for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Torcuil Crichton)—I am glad that he is no longer in the Chamber to hear my mispronunciation.

  Key to this are our efforts to reach our net-zero targets and combat climate change, which is causing significant damage to our environment, but let us be clear that our natural environment also has a key role to play in achieving our goals, so it is in our interests to do all we can to protect it.

  With the passion and commitment shown by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and his team, ably represented today by the Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, my hon. Friend the Member for Rutherglen (Michael Shanks), and the ambitious plans that they have set out, including on support for community energy projects, which I welcome as a Co-operator, I am confident that we will leave a legacy for future generations to enjoy.

  Full debate: Making Britain a Clean Energy Superpower

• 06 Jun 2024: Tweet

  RT @CoopParty: GB Energy will deliver community energy to deliver power and profit from green community owned renewable energy projects.… [Source]

• 12 May 2024: Tweet

  Good to hear from a wide range of voices yesterday, all coming together to support the campaign to #KeepGrangemouthWorking No one can afford to sit this one out - jobs (future & current), economy, UK energy security & the skilled workforce for a just transition, depend on it. https://twitter.com/labourfalkirk/status/1789325757623267681 [Source]

• 17 Apr 2024: Tweet

  At a time when we should be redoubling efforts to address climate change & work towards net zero. Yet another example of the SNP government’s failure to deliver on a critical policy area. https://twitter.com/petermacmahon/status/1780667700127170716 [Source]

• 12 Mar 2022: Tweet

  Committed to working with people around the globe to tackle the climate crisis. Local food production is key to ⬆️ sustainability, ⬇️ emissions & supporting local communities. Whitburn Community Garden is perfect example, bringing volunteers together from all walks of life ???? ???? https://twitter.com/LoveWestLothian/status/1502226779108364289 [Source]

• 11 Mar 2022: Tweet

  I haven’t watched this for a while but it resonates now more than ever, especially with our focus on tackling the climate emergency and developing more sustainable local economies through Community Wealth Building. Take a few minutes to watch the West Lothian story ???????????? https://twitter.com/SoilAssocScot/status/1502237057841827845 [Source]

• 16 Feb 2022: Tweet

  @jruddy99 We’ve had some success with such groups here incl one on Climate Change. Forever the optimist but there are some issues where consensus should be achievable and indeed desirable! [Source]

• 08 Nov 2021: Tweet

  Absolute pleasure to take part in this event last week and hear some of the different perspectives on the role food has to play in tackling the climate crisis; it should be much higher up the agenda of decision makers! #COP26 https://twitter.com/Eating_Better/status/1457684914963292163 [Source]

• 03 Nov 2021: Tweet

  What an exhilarating evening! Thoroughly enjoyed hearing different perspectives from both panel members and the audience but all united in their belief of the importance of food in addressing climate crisis. https://twitter.com/Eating_Better/status/1455992017322921992 [Source]

• 03 Nov 2021: Tweet

  No surprise, the government has been facing both ways at once on this & other green issues. Talk the talk but not walking the walk - Scottish independence: Independent Scotland would not stop drilling for oil and gas, says net zero secretary https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-independence-independent-scotland-would-not-stop-drilling-for-oil-and-gas-says-net-zero-secretary-3442558 [Source]

• 01 Nov 2021: Tweet

  Some critical points here highlighting key role food has to play in tackling climate change crisis, issues up for discussion at the @Eating_Better panel event on Wednesday. Looking forward to sharing our experiences in sourcing more local produce & reducing food waste https://twitter.com/philip_ciwf/status/1455052079811207171 [Source]

• 14 Jul 2021: Tweet

  An incredibly worrying development, not just on CO2 front but the number of plant & animal species that will continue to be lost that could be potentially of enormous benefit to the planet & humans Amazon rainforest now emitting more CO2 than it absorbs https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/14/amazon-rainforest-now-emitting-more-co2-than-it-absorbs [Source]

• 23 Aug 2019: Tweet

  About time people sat up and paid attention to the plight of the Amazon, this is what a climate emergency looks like - BBC News - Amazon fires: 'Our house is burning', Macron warns ahead of G7 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49443389 [Source]

• 17 Dec 2015: Tweet

  @Stoorie2 @alexmassie It's a way to finally meet climate change targets you see #FRB [Source]

• 03 Dec 2015: Tweet

  FMQs: Sturgeon under fire over climate change record http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/fmqs-sturgeon-under-fire-over-climate-change-record-1-3965700 [Source]

• 11 Nov 2015: Tweet

  Scottish Government ‘may miss green energy target’ http://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/scottish-government-may-miss-green-energy-target-1-3944869 [Source]