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

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• 20 Mar 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  In fact, many of my constituents in North Norfolk may share far more similar experiences with our coastal siblings in Cornwall, almost eight hours away, than with those just half-an-hour down the road in Norwich. What coastal communities across the country often feel is that, despite the incredible contribution they make to our country economically, culturally and environmentally, the system is not working for them. Our health and economic outcomes are poorer than those of our inland neighbours. Our environment is battling the challenges of climate change, coastal erosion and the sewage dumping scandal. But, despite that, the Government do not seem to think that we are worthy of proper representation in the form of a dedicated coastal communities Minister.

  Our economy is also changing to meet the opportunities of the future. Coastal communities have been at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution and are key parts of the manufacturing process for wind turbines or hosting the sites where the cables for their energy make landfall. In Bacton in my constituency, there are amazing opportunities for carbon capture and storage and for hydrogen generation as we undergo a green transition. Our coastal communities have so much economic potential and opportunity just waiting to be unlocked. I hope that the Government can support and enable them to flourish in the years to come.

  Our coastal communities are also on the frontline in facing down the effects of climate change. I have spoken many times in Parliament about the coastal erosion that we face in North Norfolk—I make no apology to hon. Members for sounding like a broken record—but, as a result of man-made climate change, North Norfolk’s coastline villages such as Happisburgh, Trimingham and Overstrand are rapidly being claimed by the North sea.

  We are not alone in this fight, as communities along the North sea coast are facing similar worries, and new modelling shows that the concern is more widespread than previously thought, with areas of the south-west now under threat of erosion too. My constituents look at projects such as the Thames barrier, where we have rightly taken bold steps and built infrastructure to protect communities from the effects of rising sea levels and extreme weather events, and wonder whether the Government would deliver the same level of attention to them. I will not allow our communities to be left behind or written off. We must fight climate change and mitigate its impacts, which we are already facing.

  I have covered just some of the key pillars of the challenges that our coastal communities face, as well as their resilience and our opportunity as a whole country to support them. What frustrates me greatly is that despite the wide-ranging and various challenges, responsibility for supporting them is fragmented and siloed across Government. I am delighted to see the Minister in his place; however, his remit contains only the communities aspect of our coastal communities. We have unique health challenges, economic challenges and opportunities of major environmental importance. Our coastal communities are too important to be bit parts of different portfolios, and we urgently need to take a holistic approach to supporting them, understanding how the different factors interact with one another. We need to be able to see and understand the impact of economic outcomes on health and wellbeing and how environmental challenges and renewable energy opportunities can go hand in hand.

  Full debate: Coastal Communities

• 18 Mar 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  The Bacton energy hub in my constituency is undergoing a green transition, which I support because I believe in protecting our natural environment and boosting our economy through net zero—two things the Conservatives seem to have abandoned. Green hydrogen at Bacton needs wind power to be brought in from the coast. Will the Secretary of State help to make that happen, and will he visit Bacton with me to see the potential for himself?

  Full debate: Topical Questions

• 28 Feb 2025: Tweet

  Fantastic to be back in Bacton at the National Gas Transmission Site, where 1/3 of our country's gas supply comes through. ???? Excitingly, they're getting ready for the future of green energy too, with a £250m investment planned over the next 5 years to prepare for hydrogen. https://x.com/Steffanaquarone/status/1895492124801704182/photo/1 [Source]

• 27 Jan 2025: Tweet

  North Norfolk's coastline is such a special place -- I'd argue, one of the most special on earth ???? That's why we must do all we can to protect it. I attended a Save Happisburgh campaign meeting over the weekend, to hear from the folk on the frontline of climate change. https://x.com/Steffanaquarone/status/1883821228785602710/video/1 [Source]

• 17 Jan 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  Anyone who wants to tackle climate change knows that it makes sense to put solar panels on the roofs of new builds. Anyone who wants to move into a house with low or no energy costs knows it, and anyone who is worried about excess solar farms being installed in our fields knows it, too.

  Full debate: New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill

• 07 Jan 2025: Tweet

  The climate crisis is real. It impacts us in North Norfolk every day. From flooding & coastal erosion to food production, our way of life is reliant on finding solutions - fast! That's why I'm backing the @zerohour_uk campaign for a joined-up approach to the climate crisis. https://x.com/Steffanaquarone/status/1876603501540966486/photo/1 [Source]