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We've found 38 Climate-Related Tweets by Michael Shanks.

• 18 Nov 2024 The last wind turbine has been installed at the Moray West offshore wind farm. All 160 blades were built in Hull, & when fully operational in 2025 it will provide up to 50% of Scotland's electricity & save over 1.1 million tonnes of CO2 emissions every year. https://twitter.com/siemensgamesa/status/1858457640336032031 [Source]
• 13 Nov 2024 Wales is delivering incredible renewable energy projects with huge future potential. ???????????????????????????? Great to be at the @RUKCymru Future Energy Wales conference to discuss how we can work collaboratively to deliver the solar, wind & tidal projects that will help achieve clean power by 2030. https://x.com/mgshanks/status/1856741611016778201/photo/1 [Source]
• 12 Nov 2024 Unashamedly this government is ambitious for our energy future - delivering good jobs, energy security and climate leadership. We’re taking the country forward, the Conservatives would happily take us backwards. https://x.com/mgshanks/status/1856409857370239486/video/1 [Source]
• 12 Nov 2024 RT @Ed_Miliband: What’s the link between a wind turbine blade factory in Hull, and the COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan? Let me tell you????… [Source]
• 12 Nov 2024 RT @Ed_Miliband: It is in Britain’s national self interest to tackle the climate crisis. It is the only way to keep our country safe. T… [Source]
• 11 Nov 2024 RT @FCDOGovUK: The UK will be pushing for ambitious climate goals at COP29. The clean energy transition will create new jobs, economic gro… [Source]
• 09 Nov 2024 It was a real pleasure to join this group who are hosting a conference on climate change and engaging young people in discussions about our energy future. https://twitter.com/seemamalhotra1/status/1854885807795966259 [Source]
• 08 Nov 2024 The effective transportation and storage of renewable energy is vital as we move to clean power and increasing our energy security. This week I met with @ScottishPower @SPEnergyNetwork and @ZenobeEnergy to learn more about the role subsea links and battery storage plays in this. https://x.com/mgshanks/status/1854934927327858782/photo/1 [Source]
• 05 Nov 2024 RT @ofgem: To help meet #NetZero targets, we must get clean, secure and homegrown electricity into the grid. Our use of fossil fuels contri… [Source]
• 04 Nov 2024 Today @alasdairallan and I heard from Scotland’s clean energy sector on how to improve the outdated planning system for large energy projects. Our proposed reforms with @ScotGovNetZero will help to streamline this process and give communities a voice ???? https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-scottish-energy-projects-unlocked-to-deliver-clean-power https://x.com/mgshanks/status/1853434012934504503/photo/1 [Source]
• 29 Oct 2024 Great British Energy is the right idea for our time - right for bills, right for energy security, right for climate leadership and overwhelmingly backed by the public. It's been a privilege to steer the Bill through the Commons and I'm grateful to everyone who has played a part. https://x.com/mgshanks/status/1851368908659552589/video/1 [Source]
• 28 Oct 2024 We've launched a consultation on reforms to help speed up the planning system for new energy projects in Scotland. By working with @ScotGovNetZero we will ensure the system is fit for purpose as we work together to deliver our clean energy future. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-scottish-energy-projects-unlocked-to-deliver-clean-power [Source]
• 23 Oct 2024 RT @FCDOGovUK: International climate finance is working. But there is more to be done to address the needs of developing countries at the… [Source]
• 20 Oct 2024 With GB Energy headquartered in Aberdeen and our commitment to an industrial strategy across the country we can unlock the huge opportunities of our clean energy future with skilled, well paid jobs, energy security and climate leadership. ???? https://x.com/mgshanks/status/1847983219699761612/video/1 [Source]
• 10 Oct 2024 To become a clean energy superpower, we must expand our ability to store renewable energy when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing. Today we're taking steps to unlock investment in new long duration energy storage, creating jobs across the UK. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-scheme-to-attract-investment-in-renewable-energy-storage [Source]
• 09 Oct 2024 RT @energygovuk: We welcome the appointment of @ELPinchbeck as the new CEO of the @theCCCuk. The Climate Change Committee plays an importa… [Source]
• 08 Oct 2024 Today was the first committee session on the GB Energy Bill. I was pleased to be the first government minister since 2010 to give evidence to a Bill Committee. GB Energy will help us get to our 2030 clean power target, protect bill payers and provide climate leadership. ???? https://x.com/mgshanks/status/1843760606832406907/video/1 [Source]
• 30 Sep 2024 A huge moment in the UK’s energy story. Tomorrow I’ll join those at the site to formally close our last coal-fired power station. We’ll recognise the contribution coal miners and communities have made over generations and also the climate leadership this moment demonstrates. https://twitter.com/nationalgrideso/status/1840788140115583308 [Source]
• 26 Sep 2024 RT @energygovuk: Climate leadership is essential if we are to protect both the UK and global citizens from the climate crisis. As well l… [Source]
• 26 Sep 2024 RT @Ed_Miliband: Britain is back as a climate leader. That’s my message to our international partners at #ClimateWeekNYC Our world-leadin… [Source]
• 24 Sep 2024 A busy few days at Labour conference discussing our ambitious green energy mission, the importance of a fair and prosperous transition and how we unleash our industrial potential to deliver social justice, economic justice and climate justice. https://twitter.com/mgshanks/status/1838513898393137241/photo/1 [Source]
• 13 Sep 2024 The new publicly owned National Energy System Operator will play a key role in planning how we deliver clean power by 2030. It will help set our course to becoming a clean energy superpower and boost energy security as we decarbonise our energy grid. https://twitter.com/energygovuk/status/1834502294139724116 [Source]
• 11 Sep 2024 The only way to achieve energy security and protect bills is to support renewables like solar and back homegrown energy across the country. @Lightsourcebp Manor Farm is powering homes and businesses with cheap, green energy and boosting biodiversity in the local area. https://twitter.com/mgshanks/status/1833807473230131520/photo/1 [Source]
• 05 Sep 2024 RT @CoopParty: Community energy empowers communities in every way, securing our energy supply while building a just transition. That's why… [Source]
• 04 Sep 2024 RT @BuchananPost: ‘This is the most decisive moment in the most decisive decade in tackling climate change.’ Energy minister @mgshanks tel… [Source]
• 03 Sep 2024 RT @PoliticsJOE_UK: Just Ed Miliband making Richard Tice look v silly over renewable energy x https://twitter.com/PoliticsJOE_UK/status/1830997058720829563/video/1 [Source]
• 29 Aug 2024 To ensure security and stability for the North Sea and the energy industry whilst ensuring we meet our climate goals we will now conduct a rapid consultation on next steps. This work will be undertaken in partnership with industry, trade unions, workers and civil society. [Source]
• 07 Aug 2024 RT @ScotGovNetZero: Scotland has an established track record in promoting renewable energy. Cab Sec for Energy @GillianMSP met with @mgsha… [Source]
• 07 Aug 2024 Great to meet with @GillianMSP to discuss how we maximise the opportunities for new local jobs and growth from our shared clean energy and net zero ambitions. By improving collaboration with @scotgov we can deliver our 2030 mission to be a clean energy superpower. https://twitter.com/mgshanks/status/1821110224410837110/photo/1 [Source]
• 01 Aug 2024 RT @energygovuk: Meet our new ministers: ◼️Minister for Industry @LabourSJ ◼️Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero (Lords Minister) @L… [Source]
• 26 Jul 2024 Enjoyed speaking at this event and reading the important report on decarbonisation of the GB energy system. As I said at the event the progress we need to make means everyone with expertise and bold ideas are part of the solution! https://twitter.com/raengnews/status/1816490185120415802 [Source]
• 18 Jul 2024 In his first statement to Parliament @Ed_Miliband made clear this government’s commitment to make Britain a clean energy superpower. Our mission is to move at pace to tackle the urgent challenges of energy insecurity and climate change and create the good jobs of the future. https://twitter.com/mgshanks/status/1813929539929547093/photo/1 [Source]
• 17 Jul 2024 Great to hear a King’s Speech of a Labour government stating our commitment to tackling climate change. Measures include: ???? investing in future tech ⚡️creating GB Energy in ???????????????????????????? ????unlocking investment in energy infrastructure ????delivering energy security The change has begun. [Source]
• 16 Jul 2024 Great to meet with @conormurphysf earlier today and discuss our shared priorities around net zero, renewables and the skilled jobs of the future. Looking forward to more engagement across governments on these important mutual ambitions. https://twitter.com/economy_ni/status/1813169299009294564 [Source]
• 10 Jul 2024 RT @Ed_Miliband: I am so proud to have assembled such a dynamic ministerial team in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Toge… [Source]
• 17 Apr 2024 Defending the profits of oil and gas giants, now binning their key climate target. Clearly the Greens are having a strong influence in government. Scotland deserves better than this lot. https://twitter.com/bbcscotlandnews/status/1780655361709511096 [Source]
• 26 Mar 2024 In Lerwick we met community organisations working as part of the Islands Growth Deal for a discussion about the individual projects being developed in Shetland ranging from housing development, an islands centre for net zero to innovation in sustainable mussel farming. https://twitter.com/mgshanks/status/1772678739496767980/photo/1 [Source]
• 17 Oct 2023 Keir set the bar high with this brilliant maiden speech last night - especially important about his generation - "grown up in a world destabilised by the technological revolution, climate crisis and war, and I will live through a century of unparalleled global upheaval". https://twitter.com/Mather_Keir/status/1714281398952210758 [Source]