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We've found 372 Climate-Related Tweets by Wera Hobhouse.

• 11 Nov 2024 Solar for Schools is dedicated to energy and decarbonisation education powered by the sun. They install solar panels to reduce carbon footprints and provide valuable educational tools. Impacting over 200 schools and 100,000 students. #EmpowerYourStudents https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1856008137284661333/photo/1 [Source]
• 11 Nov 2024 With Trump newly elected, it's never been more important for the UK to show unequivocal commitment to climate action. COP29 presents the golden opportunity for the Prime Minister to be a global climate leader once more, and ratchet up our new Paris Agreement targets for 2035. https://twitter.com/UNFCCC/status/1855959914121740664 [Source]
• 08 Nov 2024 With COP29 just around the corner, these are wise words of warning from the UN secretary general. Most leading climate scientists anticipate global heating will exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. There's no time to waste. Across the globe, it's essential to act now. https://twitter.com/guardianeco/status/1854750988852437244 [Source]
• 30 Oct 2024 Reclaiming our leadership in Climate Action #COP29 is a powerful call from @LibDems @EdwardJDavey The government can’t just give lip service to their promise but must close the huge investment gap between money going into fossil fuel projects and investment driving renewables. https://twitter.com/bbcpolitics/status/1851602163618705842 [Source]
• 29 Oct 2024 Tackling the crisis in renewable energy capacity is absolutely vital for reaching Net Zero. That's why it was great to meet with @LowCarbon_UK to discuss how policy can adapt to address these challenges going forward. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1851272937380143558/photo/1 [Source]
• 29 Oct 2024 Community energy is a surefire way of bringing hearts and minds with us on the road to Net Zero. Yet, its importance is not duly recognised in the Great British Energy Bill. My article for @BusinessGreen sets out why it should be front and centre of the UK's energy strategy👇 https://twitter.com/BusinessGreen/status/1851053104663257262 [Source]
• 29 Oct 2024 I am delighted to be elected to the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee. There has never been a more important time to scrutinise the nation's energy strategy and path to Net Zero. I look forward to getting to work with my fellow Committee members. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1851206027049328954/photo/1 [Source]
• 28 Oct 2024 We need to see real ambition for Net Zero in Wednesday's Budget - so that people and planet have the support they need to thrive. @TheCCCUK's recommendation to commit to reducing emissions by 81% from 1990 to 2035 lays bare that we have no time to waste in taking action. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1850908882354176103/photo/1 https://twitter.com/friends_earth/status/1850086551289532742 [Source]
• 28 Oct 2024 As climate change is one of the biggest threats to food security - it’s critical that we address the two in tandem. Grazing animals and crops can thrive alongside solar installations while providing financial benefits to hardworking farmers. It's a clear win-win. https://twitter.com/richardwyatt/status/1849387465749983548 [Source]
• 24 Oct 2024 RT @EnvironmentAPPG: Great to see our supporters discussing renewable energy and food security yesterday 👇 Climate change is "at the heart… [Source]
• 24 Oct 2024 The PM can do both - acknowledge past responsibilities and look to the future. As he wants to focus discussions on tackling climate change, a meaningful contribution to the #lossanddamagefund which was finally set up at #COP28 would go a long way. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd6vy79p750o [Source]
• 24 Oct 2024 The PM can do both - acknowledge past responsibilities and look to the future. Climate Change is affecting many of these island states worst. A meaningful contribution to the #loss&damage fund which was finally set up #COP28 would go a long way. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd6vy79p750o [Source]
• 24 Oct 2024 Brilliant chat with @cleanaircatf about how we can tackle methane emissions effectively. In 2022, methane contributed to around 14% of our emissions🌍 It was great to hear about innovative solutions to reduce methane emissions in a cost-effective and efficient way. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1849390738133369132/photo/1 [Source]
• 22 Oct 2024 Animals and crops can thrive alongside solar installations - providing many financial benefits to farmers. As climate change is one of the biggest threats to food security, supporting renewables can help us bolster it. It's high time we changed the narrative on solar farms👇☀️ https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1848767786794758591/video/1 [Source]
• 16 Oct 2024 An exciting meeting with @NetZeroAPPG to introduce new MPs to the important work of @theCCCuk and the political choices we are facing to get to Net Zero. It's vital that we take people with us on the journey to a greener future, while not losing sight of our aims ⚡️💚 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1846558743078552047/photo/1 [Source]
• 15 Oct 2024 RT @EnvironmentAPPG: We're running a Climate & Nature Leadership Programme with @ClimateAPPG This is a unique platform to step up and driv… [Source]
• 15 Oct 2024 Great to meet with @newcleoenergy yesterday to talk about the future of nuclear energy⚡️ We had an insightful discussion about Advanced Modular Reactors and how the UK can progress toward Net Zero. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1846156064678609167/photo/1 [Source]
• 15 Oct 2024 It's #RecycleWeek!♻️ Recycling is absolutely essential for reducing waste and combatting climate change, but it can sometimes be difficult to know what you can recycle, and where. To learn more about what you can recycle, click the link below!👇 #WestOfEnglandRecycles https://twitter.com/bathnes/status/1846106256609607879 [Source]
• 09 Oct 2024 25 out of 35 of the Earth's vital signs were found to be worse than ever recorded last year. With climate experts declaring that the "future of humanity hangs in the balance", it's more important than ever that we take climate mitigation seriously. Delaying is not an option. https://twitter.com/guardianeco/status/1843656236413399270 [Source]
• 08 Oct 2024 Waste plants release 1 tonne of CO2 per tonne of waste incinerated. While we must work to improve recycling & encourage more sustainable packaging - we can't ignore the current reality. That's why I asked @Ed_Miliband about scaling up carbon capture for waste incineration👇 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1843610097882472641/video/1 [Source]
• 07 Oct 2024 Last year, rivers dried up at the highest rate in 30 years. From extreme flooding to severe droughts, the effects of climate change are playing out in rivers all around us. With over 5bn people expected to struggle to access water by 2050, we must mitigate these effects now. https://twitter.com/horton_official/status/1843206788948336829 [Source]
• 01 Oct 2024 We often have more renewable energy than we need, meaning some risks being wasted. I talked to @GivEnergy about how adequate storage facilities help us preserve energy for when we need it. It's also critical for providing cheaper and cleaner energy to combat fuel poverty🏘️⚡️ https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1841058327360401730/video/1 [Source]
• 30 Sep 2024 This is incredibly welcome news. I am proud of my @LibDemLords colleagues for passing an amendment to the Energy Bill, preventing the Government from opening new coal mines in England. Together, we can ensure a just transition so that everyone can benefit from Net Zero. https://twitter.com/guardianeco/status/1840528004499554528 [Source]
• 27 Sep 2024 This shocking data lays bare the disastrous legacy of the Conservatives. The UK is already one of the most nature depleted countries in the world - but biodiversity is vital for agriculture and battling climate change. We must now work at pace to fix the mess they left behind. https://twitter.com/guardianeco/status/1839174090449629242 [Source]
• 26 Sep 2024 A pleasure to meet @Nick__Arnold, International Ambassador of the RePower Ukraine Foundation🇺🇦 The flexibility of renewable energy means it can be used across so many sectors. Below Nick outlines how renewables are vital for supporting medics & powering hospitals in Ukraine👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1839304453155074187/video/1 [Source]
• 25 Sep 2024 It was an honour to be invited to the Solar and Storage Live at the NEC - a largest UK show for the #solarenergy industry Increasingly solar and storage go together. The industry is making fantastic progress, turbo charging the race to net zero. ⁦@SolarEnergyUK_⁩ https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1838901133818892777/photo/1 [Source]
• 18 Sep 2024 Failing to mitigate climate change can have catastrophic consequences for everyone. But women and girls are overwhelmingly affected by climate displacement. Many of the solutions are starting us right in the face - it's time we started taking serious climate action 🌍 https://twitter.com/Equal2030/status/1833127217188024589 [Source]
• 17 Sep 2024 Heat pumps are the net zero future for our home, and now is the time to have the capacity, skills and incentives to make it happen. ⁦Excellent to have @_MCS_Foundation⁩ at @libdems conference to provide robust evidence of how the transition can work successfully https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1836007863824605435/photo/1 [Source]
• 17 Sep 2024 New green infrastructure is critical for our transition to Net Zero. But if the government fails to engage with local communities on its development, they could run into trouble. @LibDems will always champion local voices to ensure Net Zero delivers for people & the planet 🏘️🌍 https://twitter.com/LeftFootFwd/status/1835002955453677739 [Source]
• 16 Sep 2024 Starting off Monday morning with an excellent roundtable discussion with ⁦@SMFthinktank⁩ and the City of London on how to ramp up green finance so that getting to net zero is not held back by lack of private investment. We are in the delivery phase now. #LDConf https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1835620592608772149/photo/1 [Source]
• 15 Sep 2024 Great to meet renewable pioneers CWP Energy at the ⁦#LDConf. A chance to talk through the challenges and opportunities to power our way to a decarbonised electricity grid in quick time. And a good discussion on how electricity prices can drop once the 15 year CfDs expire. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1835433407641223416/photo/1 [Source]
• 14 Sep 2024 I am proud that ⁦we @LibDems are wholeheartedly committed to tackling the climate crisis. In an unstable world - this commitment has never been more important. This morning I co-chaired a consultation on updating our Net Zero policies to address the changing climate. #LDconf https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1835000737530568982/photo/1 [Source]
• 14 Sep 2024 I am proud that ⁦@LibDems⁩ had the most ambitious manifesto for the 2024 GE but we never stand still when it comes to campaigning on Climate and Nature. This morning I co-chaired a consultation on how to update our #NetZero policies and to bring about a new urgency #LDconf https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1834991665129349515/photo/1 [Source]
• 12 Sep 2024 Nature is absolutely critical for effective climate action. We know first-hand in Bath the personal benefits of access to green spaces🌳 That’s why I am pushing for nature restoration to be a top priority in discussions at COP29 this winter👇 https://twitter.com/richardwyatt/status/1833828301887914377 [Source]
• 11 Sep 2024 Hydrogen will be absolutely critical on our journey to Net Zero. With @h2ukorg, I met industry leaders who are united in turbocharging the hydrogen agenda. Great to chat to David Eccles who leads Hydrogen South West about how we can become a global hub for low-carbon hydrogen. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1833883447661609152/photo/1 [Source]
• 11 Sep 2024 Only 16% of global climate finance needs are currently being met. It was therefore a pleasure to host a roundtable discussion on green tech startups. We discussed financial support mechanisms that help startups on their journey from a bright idea to a viable business💡 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1833869354896871721/photo/1 [Source]
• 11 Sep 2024 A pleasure to chat with @theADEuk about their new report 'Demanding More'. It's fantastic to be able to work alongside the Association for Decentralised Energy as a Vice President. Together, we will keep pushing to deliver decarbonised energy to meet our Net Zero goals ⚡️ https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1833795580251828553/photo/1 [Source]
• 10 Sep 2024 Bath has been let down by unreliable services for too long due to the Conservatives’ disgraceful cuts. We have so much to gain from locally-run bus services. From less congestion to better air quality, improving the network can accelerate our journey on the road to Net Zero👇 https://twitter.com/richardwyatt/status/1833487648662462468 [Source]
• 10 Sep 2024 The richest countries are the biggest polluters - leaving many of the poorest on the front line of the climate catastrophe. But their financial needs far outstrip the money flowing towards them. That's why COP29 must set out commitments to fund and protect vulnerable nations👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1833488910099345579/video/1 [Source]
• 10 Sep 2024 We must champion technological advances in Sustainable Aviation Fuels to get Net Zero air travel off to a flying start✈️ There's an abundance of sustainable jobs in the industry that can be created if we focus on kickstarting a green aviation revolution👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1833445057891897518/video/1 [Source]
• 09 Sep 2024 Tomorrow, join @transitionbath on a walk to celebrate & explore local sites promoting organic crops and soil regeneration🌱 Both are vital for fighting climate change, and I am proud to see our community leading the way once more. ⏰11AM 📍@bathorganicgrp, Lower Common site. https://twitter.com/Bathscape/status/1833057953152106986 [Source]
• 06 Sep 2024 Green economic growth could bring £1trn to UK businesses - an immense opportunity that we cannot afford to miss. We must prioritise Net Zero to maximise the vast economic & environmental rewards that it can offer to communities in the UK. Anything less would be a major misstep. https://twitter.com/guardianmoney/status/1831926197938471356 [Source]
• 06 Sep 2024 A reminder that this weekend @ClimateCornwall are screening their new film ‘Power To The People’ here in Bath. The Little Theatre Cinema🎭 4pm, 8th September📅 The film explores the opportunities brought by renewables, delving into what a green energy future might look like. https://twitter.com/ClimateCornwall/status/1829791241934159888 [Source]
• 05 Sep 2024 We must win hearts and minds to show that Net Zero is good for our communities, good for our pockets, and good for our economy. Community energy is the win-win-win policy that can do exactly this. That's why we @libdems are urging Labour to include it in the GB Energy Bill👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1831694020491215271/video/1 [Source]
• 05 Sep 2024 RT @Padfootsguide: Really great inaugural meeting of the Net Zero APPG last night with @PollyBLabour @Wera_Hobhouse @alexbrewer @energygovu… [Source]
• 02 Sep 2024 Looking for some helpful energy-saving tips? 🏠⚡️ Starting this week, the Centre for Sustainable Energy will be offering advice on home insulation and cutting energy bills at Bath Central Library. The pop-up event runs from 11am - 2pm on the first Thursday of every month. https://twitter.com/BathEcho/status/1830520553020526818 [Source]
• 02 Sep 2024 This weekend, @ClimateCornwall are screening their new film ‘Power To The People’ in Bath. The Little Theatre Cinema 🎭 4pm on 8th September 📅 The film explores the exciting opportunities provided by renewable energy, as well as navigating some of its challenges ⚡️ https://twitter.com/ClimateCornwall/status/1829791241934159888 [Source]
• 20 Aug 2024 The UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world. Biodiversity helps combat climate change and protect food security - without action we can see both slip through our fingers. It is good to see the urgency of this reality is being reflected in the new coinage. https://twitter.com/zerohour_uk/status/1825804364021129670 [Source]
• 15 Aug 2024 Global warming has very real impacts for children across the world as almost half a billion endure extremely hot days. This is a stark reminder for global leaders that rapid climate mitigation is vital. We can't allow our children & grandchildren to pay the price for our delay. https://twitter.com/guardianeco/status/1823496291848216834 [Source]
• 13 Aug 2024 A clear win-win-win strategy. Integrated spatial plans can restore biodiversity, tackle climate change and enrich livelihoods. The climate & nature crises must be addressed in tandem - what could be better than helping communities thrive in the process? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/12/successful-environmental-projects-benefit-nature-and-people-study-finds [Source]
• 09 Aug 2024 Biodiversity is absolutely crucial for food security and climate change prevention. Bird populations in the UK have plummeted by over 60% since 1970. It's fantastic to see that nature-friendly farming schemes can help reverse this loss🐦‍⬛ https://twitter.com/horton_official/status/1821802850067894289 [Source]
• 06 Aug 2024 As we face the urgent challenge of climate change, it is crucial that the aviation industry takes a leading and responsible role in encouraging sustainable travel. I met with the CEO of Bristol Airport to discuss the future of green aviation👇 https://twitter.com/richardwyatt/status/1820784919678714321 [Source]
• 05 Aug 2024 The automotive industry has said time and again that it needs certainty in order to meet net zero targets. The previous government's U-turns, which delayed the EV rollout, have left many unable to catch up. Now it's drivers, businesses, and the planet who are paying the price. https://twitter.com/guardianeco/status/1820434217823822252 [Source]
• 31 Jul 2024 Glad to meet the CEO and Head of Sustainability at @BristolAirport ✈️ The aviation industry must take a leading role to encourage decarbonised travel and enhance natural landscapes 🏞️ Pleased that Bristol Airport is committed to net zero by 2030 and improving public transport🚆 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1818721031332208982/photo/1 [Source]
• 31 Jul 2024 Last week, I joined @LibDems MPs at No.10 to urge the PM to take bold climate-nature action. As the effects of climate change & environmental destruction play out around us, there's no time to waste. @libdemdaisy & I made our stance clear in @libdemvoice https://www.libdemvoice.org/creating-a-fairer-greener-future-for-all-75758.html [Source]
• 30 Jul 2024 It’s an honour to be elected as vice chair of the ⁦@EnvironmentAPPG⁩. I am looking forward to working together a large group of cross party MPs on the urgent issues of Nature Protection and Climate Change. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1818335974302076998/photo/1 [Source]
• 29 Jul 2024 It is no secret that the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. This news must act as a strong impetus to reverse nature loss, and help restore our rich natural heritage. The nature and climate crises are inseparable - it is time they are treated as such. https://twitter.com/guardiannews/status/1817856644270964773 [Source]
• 26 Jul 2024 The Conversative's obsession with dither and delay has left us lagging behind on key net zero targets. Their misguided assertions that fossil fuels were the route to energy security, despite being vulnerable to market shocks, means we are now scrambling to catch up👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1816842590970425791/video/1 [Source]
• 26 Jul 2024 Climate change is happening, but every cloud has a silver lining. Seizing net zero's economic potential will spread wealth and opportunity to every corner of the UK. We must lead the way on the global stage by ensuring the vital path to net zero benefits us all👇@libdems https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1816794684921991617/video/1 [Source]
• 26 Jul 2024 As the record for the hottest day keeps being beaten, it is clear that we are on the highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator. We must make our mark as a global climate leader, and fast. With the effects of delay playing out before us - there's no time to waste. https://twitter.com/antonioguterres/status/1816528571386753230 [Source]
• 22 Jul 2024 It was fantastic to host a reception for @PRASEG last Wednesday. The room was packed with some of the brightest minds in renewable energy, and left feeling excited for the future of the sector. Thank you to everyone who attended!⚡️🌱 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1815388949684060491/photo/1 [Source]
• 18 Jul 2024 The Conservatives' lack of ambition relinquished our place as a climate leader @theCCCuk report makes clear that the days of U-turning on climate targets must come to an end @LibDems will push for the action needed to tackle climate change, cut bills & create thousands of jobs https://twitter.com/fionaharvey/status/1813835890667524174 [Source]
• 17 Jul 2024 Pleased to host tonight’s buzzing reception alongside @PRASEG It’s wonderful to see so many people committed to tackling the climate crisis, especially new MPs who are sure to bring fresh perspectives! I will continue to push the new government to take ambitious climate action. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1813653506664067310/photo/1 [Source]
• 16 Jul 2024 Thrilled to announce that I am now a Vice President of the Association for Decentralised Energy. The UK must embrace innovation if we are to deliver energy independence and meet legally binding net zero targets. With the help of @theADEuk, we will get there!⚡️ https://twitter.com/theADEuk/status/1813151003027345595 [Source]
• 11 Jul 2024 A refreshing change from the Conservative's archaic energy policy. This news coupled with the end of the de facto ban on onshore wind is encouraging. I've been saying for years - until we focus on cheaper, greener energy, we won't bring down bills or meet our climate goals. https://twitter.com/Telegraph/status/1811343910754504940 [Source]
• 10 Jul 2024 The decision taken by @RoyalMail to end deliveries by rail is an extremely disappointing one. It marks a huge step backwards for the industry and takes the UK further away from our decarbonisation goals. Rail freight must stay on the track, so our net zero targets can too 🚆⚡️ https://twitter.com/MailOnline/status/1810796445487800414 [Source]
• 09 Jul 2024 It's clear we need bolder climate action. I’m very proud to represent the @LibDems - a party offering real solutions when it comes to tackling the climate emergency. It's up to the new Labour government to resolve the Conservatives' climate failures. https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4332821/polls-suggest-tories-lost-votes-weakening-climate-commitments [Source]
• 09 Jul 2024 Pleased to be named a strong opposition voice by @BusinessGreen, key to holding the new Labour government to account over their climate record. I will always stand up for our planet and push Labour to keep the climate crisis at the top of their agenda 🌍 https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4332984/meet-green-ministers-backbenchers [Source]
• 08 Jul 2024 This is a momentous step in the right direction. The de facto onshore wind ban was incompatible with Britain's need for secure, green and affordable energy. Let's hope that this is just the beginning of unlocking the potential of net zero. https://www.energylivenews.com/2024/07/08/wind-of-change-uk-government-lifts-onshore-wind-ban/ [Source]
• 08 Jul 2024 These figures are truly alarming. The new Labour government must ensure that upholding our climate targets and encouraging international partners to deliver on net zero are top priorities if we are to secure a safe future for our children. https://twitter.com/EarlRussellLD/status/1810240306459169265 [Source]
• 04 Jul 2024 Thrilled to be named one of the top 10 best climate candidates for today's General Election. From supporting fantastic climate initiatives here in Bath to being a COP28 delegate - climate has, and always will be one of my top priorities both locally and nationally 🗳️🔶🌱 https://twitter.com/MPWatchNetwork/status/1808461273589330395 [Source]
• 03 Jul 2024 Tomorrow is your chance to vote for a fair deal for Bath 🔶🗳️ For a better NHS, protection against the threat of climate change and a local champion with a track record of delivering for our city. If this matters to you - vote for me and the Liberal Democrats on July 4th. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1808449157545206172/photo/1 [Source]
• 19 Jun 2024 Climate Change pure and simple! No way of denying it and no excuse to delay action. We must get to #NetZero fast to save people’s lives and livelihoods. The energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables is doable. Let’s embrace a positive future. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn00nkzdvkjo [Source]
• 28 May 2024 The Conservatives' U-turns on net zero show they cannot be trusted with the future of our planet. These failures should not be rewarded at the ballot box. I spoke to @POLITICOEurope about @libdems' strategy to make Britain a green growth powerhouse👇 https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-general-election-rishi-sunak-calls-snap-july-vote-live-updates/#1295901 [Source]
• 20 May 2024 The economic loss from climate change is 6 times worse than estimated, as a 1C rise in global temperatures leads to a 12% fall in world GDP. A glaring reminder that the cost of not tackling climate change vastly outweighs the cost of climate mitigation 👇 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/17/economic-damage-climate-change-report [Source]
• 16 May 2024 The government must realise that delaying our climate targets has serious consequences for economic growth. Green investment could be worth £1 trillion to UK businesses. Yet, the Conservatives insist on treating our targets like just another bus they can miss. https://twitter.com/guardiannews/status/1790988945825964325 [Source]
• 03 May 2024 A pleasure to meet with https://www.circulairity.co/. today and hear about their work around Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). With aviation's significant CO2 emissions, decarbonisation is crucial for the sector. They're committed to finding vital solutions for a greener future. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1786424471089201390/photo/1 [Source]
• 24 Apr 2024 An interesting @ClimateAPPG roundtable with @RichardHRBenyon minister for DEFRA and FCDO following up on Government action from COP28. Establishing a #LossAndDamage fund at COP was welcome but the money pledged so far by wealthy countries incl UK falls far behind what is needed. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1783174111121772805/photo/1 [Source]
• 24 Apr 2024 Great to join this morning’s roundtable with @ClimateAPPG. We discussed the government's progress since agreeing to transition away from fossil fuels at COP28, as well as priorities for COP29. The agreements made at COP28 were groundbreaking; it is vital we see them through. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1783111648716243389/photo/1 [Source]
• 22 Apr 2024 A pleasure to chair today’s roundtable on Cooling for Net Zero alongside @CarbonConnectUK and @IUK_Connect. As the temperature in the UK rises, so does the demand for cooling infrastructure. We must enable consumers to make a seamless and affordable switch to Net Zero cooling. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1782454319880515740/photo/1 [Source]
• 18 Apr 2024 Ever since entering government, the Scottish Greens have traded environmentalism for nationalism. They have missed targets, cut fuel poverty programmes and slashed a third from the housing budget. Our climate targets are non-negotiable; the future of our planet depends on it. https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking/status/1780657795987062847 [Source]
• 17 Apr 2024 It's great to see @bathnes committed to increasing investment to tackle the climate and nature emergency. This will support renewable energy schemes, active travel, nature recovery projects & improve access to local green spaces. Investment today can build a future for tomorrow https://twitter.com/bathnes/status/1779894207307472964 [Source]
• 16 Apr 2024 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions are due to food waste. Yet the Conservatives are shying away from implementing meaningful measures to reduce our waste. Charities like @FareShareUK are vital for redistributing waste, but it should not be down to them to plug the gaps. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1780279998697611711/video/1 [Source]
• 16 Apr 2024 Great to speak with @New_AutoMotive about encouraging high mileage drivers to switch to electric vehicles. We discussed some common misconceptions about EVs which are damaging to the progress of uptake. The facts are clear: affordable EVs can help us towards achieving net zero. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1780267211036270627/photo/1 [Source]
• 15 Apr 2024 The cost of an electric vehicle prevents many people from ownership. I spoke with @EVAEOfficial about ways to improve accessibility, including introducing a subsidised EV programme. EVs can drive us down the road to net zero, but we must take everyone along on the journey. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1779920399259652268/photo/1 [Source]
• 12 Apr 2024 I am delighted that @bathnes has secured funding to install rooftop solar panels on Bath Sports & Leisure Centre. With the Conservative government trailing woefully behind on its net zero targets, I am proud that Bath can lead the way in renewables. https://www.bathecho.co.uk/news/community/funding-awarded-solar-panels-sports-centre-105980/ [Source]
• 11 Apr 2024 Degraded peatlands account for almost 5% of the UK's GhG emissions. It's shocking that just 1% of Dartmoor’s deep peat area is estimated to be in a healthy condition. The power of peat is constantly underestimated, and undervalued. This has to change. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/09/national-parks-in-england-and-wales-failing-on-biodiversity-say-campaigners [Source]
• 09 Apr 2024 Last month was the warmest March on record. But climate change is not just affecting our temperatures. This landmark ruling recognises that failing to take urgent action can have serious consequences for our health. It is a powerful reminder that governments must act now. https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1777625694610112528 [Source]
• 26 Mar 2024 While this government's record on renewable energy is dismal, we @LibDems are committed to investing in the industries of the future. Clean energy is at the heart of our plan for economic growth to give future generations a safer world to look forward to. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68654098 [Source]
• 19 Mar 2024 The Conservatives are obsessed with the energy sources of the past. When they fail to grasp the urgency of the climate crisis, they are also failing the health of our planet and the future of our grandchildren. Neither will thank them for their inaction. http://bathnewseum.com/2024/03/19/what-a-gas-3/ [Source]
• 18 Mar 2024 The Conservative's sluggish heat pump rollout not only hampers our climate goals, but also burdens families with outdated, costly heating. In a critical moment for our planet and household bills, this government is choosing to break target after target. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/18/uk-heat-pump-rollout-criticised-as-too-slow-by-public-spending-watchdog [Source]
• 14 Mar 2024 You can read the damning Climate Change Committee evaluation here👇 https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/03/13/planning-for-climate-impacts-falls-short-once-again/ [Source]
• 14 Mar 2024 The consequences of global warming are already playing out all around us. Yet the government looks the other way, merely taking us further from the climate mitigations we desperately need. Only staring adaptation strategies in the face can give us the best chance of coping👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1768319169940898279/photo/1 [Source]
• 12 Mar 2024 This government's track record on climate change is appalling. Instead of embracing the clean industries of the future, the Conservatives are shackling us to the dirty fossil fuels of the past. This is yet another set back on the road to net zero. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68538951 [Source]
• 08 Mar 2024 Very inspiring visit to the B&NES Climate Youth Conference hosted by @KingswoodSchool today. Events like these are crucial to engage our young people in the fight against climate change. After all, the future is theirs. 🌍 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1766145082049085469/photo/1 [Source]
• 05 Mar 2024 Self-driving cars represent an exciting opportunity for the future of UK technology. They could improve the safety of our streets and drive us down the road to Net Zero. But for this to happen, it’s imperative we get the legislation right. 👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1765061123764781453/video/1 [Source]
• 05 Mar 2024 Great to speak with @IES_UK to assess the outcomes of COP28 and how we can engage local communities with the green transition. While the government is not making it easy to reach Net Zero with their delays to climate action, it is more vital than ever that we secure our future. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1764961354656399490/photo/1 [Source]
• 28 Feb 2024 Drax receives millions of taxpayers money every day despite providing no progress to our climate goals or driving down bills. When families are choosing between heating and eating, such colossal waste is incomprehensible. The Conservatives simply don't care, do they? https://twitter.com/horton_official/status/1762769327588016492 [Source]
• 27 Feb 2024 Great to meet with @abports21 today and hear about their decarbonisation plans. Ports play an essential role in the UK’s energy transition, providing vital hubs for offshore energy projects. It's time the government support the industry with their Net Zero ambitions. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1762538304279310411/photo/1 [Source]
• 26 Feb 2024 The dangers of not reaching net zero are staring us in the face. Anyone in their right mind who cares about securing a future for our children, would oppose the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill. It will not curb energy bills. It will only harm our planet. https://twitter.com/richardwyatt/status/1761018257782231192 [Source]
• 23 Feb 2024 The Ministry of Defence accounts for over half the emissions of all government departments. Yet MOD seems content with setting half-hearted, feeble reduction targets, even though climate change will undoubtedly put pressure on global stability👇 https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/news/2024/02/mod-should-be-prioritising-climate-action/ [Source]
• 21 Feb 2024 Pleased to welcome @RenewableUK to Parliament to chat about the future of offshore wind. There are thousands of jobs to be gained from offshore wind, but we must first overcome the barriers to development. All eyes will be on the next government's plans for renewable energy. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1760335504724103679/photo/1 [Source]
• 20 Feb 2024 The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill should never have even reached this House. Time is rapidly running out for us to reach net zero by 2050, yet the Conservatives still don't have a plan to get us there. This shambles is typical of a government unfit to govern. 👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1760008672393167340/video/1 [Source]
• 20 Feb 2024 RT @ClimateAPPG: This Bill flies in the face of our climate change commitments and will do nothing to secure energy security or lower energ… [Source]
• 19 Feb 2024 The Minister said that his overall priority is to defend the UK - and rightly so. But to suggest that this does not involve ramping up climate mitigation is misguided. Climate disruption will weaken governments and cause conflict, so we must play our part to prevent it👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1759612610842890353/video/1 [Source]
• 14 Feb 2024 Climate denial has no place in our politics. These comments are frankly dangerous. It is our collective challenge to rise to this climate crisis and provide solutions that will build a safer future for generations to come. https://twitter.com/DeSmog/status/1757452725397119366 [Source]
• 12 Feb 2024 I tabled an amendment to the Energy Bill that could have reduced methane emissions by 72%. The government voted it down. Methane has 80x the warming effect of CO2 - yet the Conservatives are treating our planet like it's expendable. It is unforgivable. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/12/revealed-the-1200-big-methane-leaks-from-waste-dumps-trashing-the-planet [Source]
• 02 Feb 2024 With COP28 disappearing in the rear-view mirror, I was pleased to carry on the renewables conversation at the latest People Planet Pint meeting at @thegrapesbath yesterday. We discussed some green legislation being passed in other European countries that the UK should consider. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1753449932600619225/photo/1 [Source]
• 31 Jan 2024 What good are climate targets if we are not on track to meet so many of them? As the world continues to heat - we must put ourselves in the shoes of our children and grandchildren. Delaying is the new denying and so we must see our commitments through👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1752654081942827410/video/1 [Source]
• 30 Jan 2024 It was a pleasure to meet with @AOA_UK and senior executives from UK airports this morning. Our discussion focused primarily on how the industry can decarbonise and the resulting opportunities and challenges. We must make the right choices now for a greener future ✈️ https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1752334993441923212/photo/1 [Source]
• 30 Jan 2024 Establishing the loss and damage fund was a major breakthrough at COP28. Yet, it is no good without a ring-fenced budget. Although the Development Minister @AndrewmitchMP might not want to admit it, even he agrees with me that we should have a specific loss and damage fund👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1752331898544644179/video/1 [Source]
• 29 Jan 2024 Last week, I questioned the government on cuts to council funding, net zero and their approach to stability in the Red Sea. My team also worked incredibly hard to resolve 297 casework inquiries. Here's a few more highlights of what I got up to👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1751967056902176953/photo/1 [Source]
• 23 Jan 2024 RT @ClimateAPPG: @CarolineLucas @alexsobel Thank you to the many cross-party MPs who spoke against the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill la… [Source]
• 22 Jan 2024 Biomass is ineffective and dirty. But Drax receives millions in taxpayer money every day despite little progress being made toward net zero or driving down bills. It is absurd that it is still dressed up as an energy solution of the future. https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/government-pauline-latham-mps-alex-sobel-bbc-b2480922.html [Source]
• 19 Jan 2024 I had a great meeting this morning with @ZeroAvia I heard all about their work around decarbonising aviation with a view to delivering Jet Zero by 2050 ✈️ https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1748394238801301691/photo/1 [Source]
• 17 Jan 2024 RT @richardwyatt: Driving down the road to Net Zero http://bathnewseum.com/2024/01/17/driving-down-the-road-to-net-zero/ via @richardwyatt [Source]
• 12 Jan 2024 RT @JolyonMaugham: It is truly extraordinary - even for this Oil Spill masquerading as a Government - that the actual Net Zero Minister has… [Source]
• 08 Jan 2024 RT @ClimateAPPG: Maximising North Sea oil and gas is 'opposed' to promise at COP28 climate summit, government told by @ClimateAPPG @Carol… [Source]
• 08 Jan 2024 RT @ClimateAPPG: 🆕NEW: Over the weekend, @ClimateAPPG MPs and Peers wrote to @ClaireCoutinho to call on the government to withdraw the Offs… [Source]
• 02 Jan 2024 If the Conservatives cannot even get their own house in order how can we trust them when it comes to leading the clean energy transition? This latest debacle is just another in a long line of muddled policy commitments and a failure to tackle the climate crisis. https://twitter.com/bsmithjourno/status/1741807621298852199 [Source]
• 02 Jan 2024 RT @ClimateAPPG: ⚡️@ClimateAPPG 2⃣0⃣2⃣3⃣ round up⚡️ Amidst a busy year for climate and nature policy, the @ClimateAPPG has worked hard to… [Source]
• 20 Dec 2023 It is a huge honour to be named the Environmental Champion of the Year by the @EnvironmentAPPG. But the pressing need to reach net zero does not end with 2023. I will continue to use every opportunity to tackle climate change next year and beyond👇 https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/news/2023/12/environmental-champion-of-the-year/ [Source]
• 19 Dec 2023 RT @MNRJournal: Bath MP Wera Hobhouse reports on COP28, saying the summit came at a "pivotal moment" https://www.mnrjournal.co.uk/environment/bath-mp-highlights-groundbreaking-achievements-made-while-at-cop28-656146?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1702909975 [Source]
• 15 Dec 2023 RT @richardwyatt: Climate Change and the young http://bathnewseum.com/2023/12/15/climate-change-and-the-young/ via @richardwyatt [Source]
• 14 Dec 2023 It was an honour to be able to attend #COP28 as part of the UK Parliamentary delegation. It proved to be a truly groundbreaking summit. Now that it has come to a close, I am sharing my three key takeaways from my time there👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1735250828955451549/video/1 [Source]
• 13 Dec 2023 A real honour to be awarded Environmental Champion of the year by ⁦@EnvironmentAPPG⁩ and ⁦@GreenAllianceUK⁩ The work of the APPG has been instrumental to nudge the government towards more ambitious net zero targets. We will continue to fight the good fight. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1735030717040451829/photo/1 [Source]
• 13 Dec 2023 If we are to meet our net zero and wider environmental ambitions, recycling measures need to be ramped up. It is vital we get Simpler Recycling right, so consumers can trust that when they throw away their packaging it will actually be recycled👇 https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/news/2023/12/ensure-household-recycling-actually-recycled/ [Source]
• 12 Dec 2023 🌍 As #COP28 concludes, I join 52 MPs in uniting for peace, climate action, and humanitarian relief in Israel and Palestine. We call for an immediate ceasefire, hostage release, humanitarian access, and just resource distribution. [Source]
• 12 Dec 2023 For the Transport Secretary to stand there and celebrate the Conservative Government’s miserable record on creating a Net Zero railway is simply astonishing. He must know that there is no way to spin this - his Government is just failing.👇 https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/news/2023/12/commit-to-railway-electrification/ [Source]
• 11 Dec 2023 It has been a busy time both in Parliament and at #COP28 last week. My team also worked incredibly hard to resolve 251 casework inquiries. Here is a quick snapshot of some of the things I got up to last week👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1734230407359447332/photo/1 [Source]
• 11 Dec 2023 RT @EnvironmentAPPG: @AlokSharma_RDG @CommonsEAC @Dunne4Ludlow Many APPG members amongst the UK parliamentary delegation to #COP28, includi… [Source]
• 11 Dec 2023 COP28 comes at a pivotal moment. Wildfires, floods and extreme weather, exacerbated by climate change, are unjustly displacing people across the world. I am honoured to represent the @LibDems and communities across the UK as a delegate to the summit👇 https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/news/2023/12/cop28-visit/ [Source]
• 10 Dec 2023 Climate Change is happing now and it’s happening everywhere in the world including the UK. Last year @kewgardens just outside London lost 100 of its special trees during the heatwave. A third of #Nature loss is already attributable to #Climate change and it will increase. [Source]
• 10 Dec 2023 Meeting with Center for American Progress to understand how 3 pieces of legislation including Inflation Reduction Act IRA completely changed public perception of action on #climate as people see getting to #NetZero as a path to prosperity and job security. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1733771649281831350/photo/1 [Source]
• 09 Dec 2023 Hundreds of organisations #COP28 exhibiting, debating and telling stories on the impact of #Climate Change across the world, offering solutions for mitigation and adaptation and calling for the urgent need of meaningful climate finance. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1733399216985116747/photo/1 [Source]
• 09 Dec 2023 At #COP28 with UK Parliament delegation to be part of discussions on the most pressing issue of our time: #Climate Change. Early morning update on progress of this year’s agreements on -loss and damage fund -global stock-take - phase out/phase down of fossil fuels. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1733370240594006208/photo/1 [Source]
• 08 Dec 2023 If we are to meet our net zero and environmental ambitions, recycling needs to be ramped up. One of the most direct ways to achieve higher rates of recycling is by ensuring once packaging materials are collected, they are sorted. That's why I have written to @SteveBarclay👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1733105063978017083/photo/1 [Source]
• 07 Dec 2023 RT @EnvironmentAPPG: Did you know methane has 80x the warming effect of CO2? Cutting carbon is the focus at #COP28 but, in the short term,… [Source]
• 05 Dec 2023 RT @BathEcho: “We are fully committed to achieving our net zero goals and proud to have improved our status this year" 📝 Council recognis… [Source]
• 03 Dec 2023 Methane is a greenhouse gas 80 x more potent than CO2. Cutting #methane emissions is an easy way to keep our #netzero targets alive. Why did the Tories not accept your ⁦@LibDems⁩ amendment to the Energy Bill last month to cut methane emissions ? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/03/greenhouse-gas-emissions-soar-with-china-us-and-india-most-at-fault?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other [Source]
• 30 Nov 2023 The ministerial response to @CarolineLucas Urgent Question on #COP28 hit a new low. With such unwillingness to even answer questions, how can we trust this Conservative government to make progress on #NetZero? Their record shows we are going backwards. https://twitter.com/carolinelucas/status/1729867851367080120 [Source]
• 30 Nov 2023 A study has found pollution from fossil fuels kills 5 million people a year. Yet dither and delay define Conservative climate policy. COP28 will be make or break for our planet. The world cannot afford for its leaders to waste this opportunity. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/29/air-pollution-from-fossil-fuels-kills-5-million-people-a-year [Source]
• 30 Nov 2023 Sunak and Cameron travelling to this vital summit in separate jets is not just a waste of taxpayers' cash, it sends all the wrong signals about the UK's climate commitments. This government is slashing net zero targets at home while taking polluting private flights abroad. https://twitter.com/MirrorPolitics/status/1729881732978217394 [Source]
• 29 Nov 2023 I flagged rising costs to offshore wind to Minister @ASollowayUK - but her response missed the mark entirely. How can the government look those suffering most from the impact of climate change in the eye and say that the UK is doing everything it can? https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1729861479288254868/video/1 [Source]
• 29 Nov 2023 It is time that the Government supports investment into sustainable aviation fuel to aid with the decarbonisation of the industry. We must work toward a future where every flight from the UK could be powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel👇 https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/news/2023/11/greater-investment-sustainable-aviation-historic-day-green-transport/ [Source]
• 28 Nov 2023 This is a historic day for green transport🛫 @VirginAtlantic will launch flight 100 today, which uses 100% sustainable aviation fuel. This could be a huge step towards decarbonisation in long-haul travel, and I look forward to seeing what we can learn from the launch! #VS100 https://twitter.com/flightradar24/status/1729426914027208959 [Source]
• 27 Nov 2023 Not even a week after @Jeremy_Hunt's botched budget failed to mention adequate energy support for households this winter - analysis has found households face a £600 rise in food bills due to the climate crisis and sky-high energy costs👇 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/nov/27/climate-crisis-energy-costs-fuel-uk-household-food-bill-rise [Source]
• 22 Nov 2023 RT @EnvironmentAPPG: Our supporters like @Wera_Hobhouse are asking the UK to #LeaveECT ahead of #COP28 👇 The Energy Charter Treaty is outd… [Source]
• 22 Nov 2023 Ahead of #COP28 I am asking @RishiSunak & @ClaireCoutinho to #LeaveECT. The Energy Charter Treaty prevents climate action, allowing fossil fuel companies to sue governments that pass laws that restrict their activities. 🇳🇱🇩🇪🇫🇷 are set to leave – the 🇬🇧 must too @EnvironmentAPPG https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1727326868788085074/video/1 [Source]
• 22 Nov 2023 The Prime Minister’s decision to water down our Net Zero targets poses a huge challenge to the automotive industry and the transition towards electric vehicles. The industry needs clear guidance from the government on this, not persistent U-turns👇 https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/news/2023/11/future-uk-germany-automotive-ties/ [Source]
• 21 Nov 2023 This week is #FloodActionWeek. Climate change is causing extreme rainfall across the globe. With recent devastating floods here in the UK it has never been more important to be conscious of mitigations that you can make to protect your home👇 https://twitter.com/EnvAgency/status/1726528872488042735 [Source]
• 20 Nov 2023 Ahead of #COP28 the ⁦@HouseofCommons⁩ Library has published 2 reports to inform stakeholders about progress and policy gaps in implementing #netzero targets. The biggest challenge is communication. People need to embrace Climate Action or we wont get there. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1726687842598793498/photo/1 [Source]
• 15 Nov 2023 There are enormous benefits to #cycling for our physical and mental health, to combat child obesity and air pollution, to offer an alternative to congestion and to get to net zero. The cycling industry is a great opportunity for green jobs and growth ⁦@BicycleAssoc⁩ https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1724857304800018697/photo/1 [Source]
• 10 Nov 2023 This government's attitude is that everybody else must meet their commitments except themselves. The Conservatives are protecting the interests of the fossil fuel giants rather than protecting our children's future. How can they seriously claim to be leaders on net zero action? https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1722997038806077639/video/1 [Source]
• 07 Nov 2023 We are desperate for change, but the government served up a plate of re-heated policies in today's King's speech. No fitting solutions were given to pressing issues, from the sewage scandal to the climate crisis. Real change can only come from the Conservatives leaving office. [Source]
• 07 Nov 2023 COP28 is less than 50 days away. Robust, effective leadership from @RishiSunak is vital for our planet. The @ClimateAPPG has asked him to: 1⃣Support climate-vulnerable countries 2⃣Stand up for nature 3⃣Appoint a Secretary of State-level UK Climate Envoy ahead of COP28👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1721826657076490522/photo/1 [Source]
• 27 Oct 2023 More proof, should any be needed, that the Government is fundamentally dishonest about meeting climate targets. https://twitter.com/CookePhoebe/status/1717875016690245819 [Source]
• 26 Oct 2023 Getting to Net Zero will involve all of us - including banks and the financial industry. While we must be wary of ‘greenwashing’, we should commend financial institutions when they put their money behind the fight against climate change. 🍃 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1717475369593327627/photo/1 [Source]
• 25 Oct 2023 Great to see RenewableUK making the same point that I made to MPs in Westminster Hall today. Green energy is cheap and secure. From grid capacity to long duration storage, government needs to be building the infrastructure required to harness cheap, green, renewable energy.☀️ https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1717232052058443827/photo/1 [Source]
• 25 Oct 2023 Net zero is non-negotiable - but we can't get there if the planning system delays projects critical to its achievement. Why on earth is the government refusing funding to renewable energy projects that will reduce the cost of energy for families across the UK? 🤔 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1717159178374885858/video/1 [Source]
• 17 Oct 2023 The government’s appalling u-turn on reaching our net zero targets is not about saving household bills - hiding its abject failure to be on track for its own targets. Home insulation, which would cut energy bills and save CO2, is a clear example of it👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1714252777193455995/video/1 [Source]
• 25 Sep 2023 Net Zero is non negotiable. Discussing the path and the challenges to net zero with Steve Petrie of British Gas Net Zero Ventures and Andy Prendergast of the GMB. The discussion reinforced how a just transition for UK workers is key to success as industries and skills change. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1706280451671826738/photo/1 [Source]
• 24 Sep 2023 RT @GreenLibDems: Net Zero Is Not Negotiable ⁦@Wera_Hobhouse⁩ MP at @GreenLibDems fringe at @LibDems Conference https://twitter.com/GreenLibDems/status/1705924256184328302/video/1 [Source]
• 21 Sep 2023 RT @BBCPolitics: "Conservatives are pretending that everything that tackles climate change is more expensive, they're just factually wrong"… [Source]
• 20 Sep 2023 RT @PolitlcsUK: 🚨 | BREAKING: Speaker Lindsay Hoyle blasts Rishi Sunak for his failure to make the statement on net zero to Parliament firs… [Source]
• 20 Sep 2023 I am absolutely thrilled to see that I have spoken the most about Net Zero in the House of Commons. But I'm not stopping here. Today's proposed U-turns are utterly unacceptable, and I will continue to use my voice to be a champion for protecting our planet. https://twitter.com/scrutinycounts/status/1704491982154850502 [Source]
• 20 Sep 2023 While 98% of Europeans breathe polluted air linked to 400,000 deaths annually, the PM is derailing climate targets. Climate change is not a political football - it is a matter of life and death. It is high time that the Conservatives woke up to that fact. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/20/revealed-almost-everyone-in-europe-breathing-toxic-air [Source]
• 19 Sep 2023 Energy Minister @grahamstuart is asleep at the wheel. He did not clock that my amendment, which could have reduced methane emissions by 72%, was pushed to a vote. If the Conservatives cannot even keep up with House business, how can they be trusted with the country's? https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1704120067691040875/video/1 [Source]
• 19 Sep 2023 The climate emergency will not go away. Surface transport accounts for nearly a third of the UK's carbon emissions. This is why the electric vehicle transition is vital, but there is a lot more work to be done👇 https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1704090243107058145/video/1 [Source]
• 16 Sep 2023 RT @libdemdaisy: 🌍 ✈️ Luton airport expansion would fly in the face of Govt’s own climate advisors who say there should be no further airpo… [Source]
• 13 Sep 2023 RT @ClimateAPPG: Obsessing over new oil and gas, instead of supporting clean energy, will not help meet our climate targets or lower energy… [Source]
• 11 Sep 2023 RT @ClimateAPPG: 🆕NEW: In July @ClimateAPPG MPs and Peers wrote to @RishiSunak urging him to attend @COP28_UAE. We're delighted that he w… [Source]
• 01 Sep 2023 With Grant Shapps stepping down as Secretary of State for @energygovuk, his successor must take real action to tackle climate change and cut energy bills. From permitting more onshore wind and solar to insulating our homes, we need bold leadership now more than ever. https://twitter.com/10DowningStreet/status/1697166376027246979 [Source]
• 14 Aug 2023 How can the Government be world leading in tackling climate change when they are lagging behind on renewables? It beggars belief that the Conservatives fail time and again to invest in the greenest, cheapest and most popular form of energy. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/aug/11/uk-renewable-energy-investment-lagging-behind-rest-world-data [Source]
• 28 Jul 2023 “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator.” - UN Secretary General, António Guterres. The climate crisis is here. It is undeniable. There is no more time for inaction, and this Conservative government has shown that they are not up to the challenge. https://twitter.com/guardian/status/1684565406797926407 [Source]
• 27 Jul 2023 RT @RichardFoordLD: Cold-hearted Conservative Lord Frost points to fewer people dying from hypothermia as a benefit of climate change. Give… [Source]
• 26 Jul 2023 It is abundantly clear that the UK needs to build up its national resilience to protect us all from climate change. This paper makes a valuable contribution to ongoing debates about the UKs responsibility to navigate this challenge👇 https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/strengthening-resilience-helping-nation-navigate-uncertain-future [Source]
• 25 Jul 2023 Climate Action must be a top priority for any government. Rishi Sunak can no longer sit on the fence. Delay is hardly better than denial. If we miss the targets to halt uncontrollable Climate Change this generation of political leaders must bear the responsibility. https://twitter.com/climateappg/status/1683722433885339650 [Source]
• 25 Jul 2023 This is ridiculous. Car companies need certainty about the rules if they're to continue championing British manufacturing. Yet the Conservatives believe in tackling climate change so little they're willing to undermine British businesses. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/pm-wont-rule-out-u-turn-on-banning-petrol-car-sales-in-2030-rvwlf59fs [Source]
• 21 Jul 2023 The climate emergency is on our doorstep. Alongside reducing emissions, the United Kingdom must increase its focus on climate adaptation using nature as a key ally. Read more about how this could happen in my recent article for @politicshome👇 https://www.politicshome.com/thehouse/article/uk-needs-get-serious-adapting-climate-change [Source]
• 20 Jul 2023 RT @ClimateAPPG: This week @ClimateAPPG MPs met with Interim Chair of the @theCCCuk, @piersforster, to discuss the most recent progress rep… [Source]
• 20 Jul 2023 Building a new gigafactory in Somerset is a welcome step by Jaguar Land Rover after years of the South West being neglected by government investment. If we want to get to net zero, we must transition to electric vehicles. https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1681949774520410117/video/1 [Source]
• 18 Jul 2023 RT @ClimateAPPG: 🆕NEW: @Wera_Hobhouse MP for Bath, @LibDems Spokesperson for Energy and Climate Change, has been elected as Vice Chair of t… [Source]
• 18 Jul 2023 This is a truly shocking story. Lives are being put at risk from extreme heat and yet we still see too much dither and delay when it comes to addressing the climate crisis. The time to act is not tomorrow, next week, or next year. It is now. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2023/jul/18/europe-heat-wave-2023-us-asia-heatwave-live-updates-extreme-severe-weather-hottest-record-temperature-red-alert-climate-crisis-latest-news [Source]
• 10 Jul 2023 Methane is more than 80 times stronger than CO2 in heating the planet. That is why I have tabled an amendment to the Energy Bill to ban routine methane flaring and venting by 2025. Let's stop wasting energy and protect our bills, health, and future. https://twitter.com/BusinessDesk/status/1678074038806253568 [Source]
• 10 Jul 2023 We cannot afford to sit on the fence when it comes to the climate crisis. The @libdems were the first national party to call for the UK to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty, and now the @theCCCuk has followed suit. The government must listen and do what is right. https://twitter.com/guardiannews/status/1678329233951854592 [Source]
• 05 Jul 2023 Conversations around housing and grid capacity can no longer be siloed. Grid constraint is a barrier to net zero and a barrier to growth. This Conservative government has made it clear they have run out of ideas to deliver either.👇 https://twitter.com/CentralComment/status/1676558793461702657 [Source]
• 05 Jul 2023 About to start this morning’s discussion on Pestizides and the Climate Crisis. A new report on the vicious cycle of Pesticides and the Climate Crisis shows pesticides directly and indirectly contribute to large amounts of C02 emissions. ⁦@pesticideaction⁩ https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1676514164385169408/photo/1 [Source]
• 03 Jul 2023 The UK had its hottest June on record, exceeding previous highs by 0.9C. With climate change doubling the likelihood of surpassing previous records, we cannot afford the government's apathy towards our climate commitments. We need delivery, not promises. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66084543 [Source]
• 30 Jun 2023 It is a damning indictment that a minister is so “horrified” by the government's climate strategy to the point of resignation. While I rarely agree with Conservative parliamentarians, one thing is clear: “you, Prime Minister, are simply uninterested” in the climate crisis. https://twitter.com/ZacGoldsmith/status/1674687701834932227 [Source]
• 26 Jun 2023 RT @cebill_now: The Climate and Ecology Bill is our best chance to tackle the climate crisis, write @_oliviablake, @carolinelucas and @wera… [Source]
• 20 Jun 2023 Insulating homes is a necessary step toward spending less on energy and reaching net-zero. The #BrightGreenHomes scheme is a great way to start saving energy. If you have not yet checked wether your property is eligible, you can find out at the link below!🌱 https://twitter.com/bathnes/status/1671065659445215233 [Source]
• 08 Jun 2023 Active travel saved 2.5m tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and prevented 29,000 early deaths in 2021. The numbers speak for themselves. It is simply not enough to rely on various funding pots that are not guaranteed. Here's my challenge to the minister 👇 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1666748329949102082/video/1 [Source]
• 06 Jun 2023 It is deeply concerning to hear @eastantrimmp make such dismissive remarks about climate change. Especially as it made the drought in East Africa over 100x more likely (@WWAttribution), leaving more than 20m people at risk of being short of food. Can we deny the undeniable? https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1666084927136485382/video/1 [Source]
• 25 May 2023 Over 130 lawmakers from the US and EU have called for the removal of Sultan al-Jaber as head of COP28. But @grahamstuart praised the oil-boss as an 'outstanding individual.' So how on earth can we trust the Conservatives to tackle the climate crisis? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65708328 [Source]
• 17 May 2023 The 1.5C milestone is not just a number; it represents a crucial turning point in our fight against climate change. Ignoring this warning sign would be a grave mistake. Governments all over the world need to see this as a major wake up call. @LibDems. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65602293 [Source]
• 07 May 2023 RT @CSkidmoreUK: Why @Ofgem needs a net zero duty written into law- my latest article in tomorrow’s @FT https://t.co/jKK9MwaStx [Source]
• 27 Apr 2023 Economic growth and action on climate change go hand in hand. Green tech has the potential to radically transform our economy for the better. But if the UK is to benefit, we must stop dragging our feet and invest properly in the industries of the future. https://twitter.com/BusinessGreen/status/1651511308196499458 [Source]
• 20 Apr 2023 It's appalling that this Government is dragging its feet on renewable energy investment while the rest of the world is taking bold and necessary action. The UK needs to get competitive. If it doesn't, we risk going from being dependent on one authoritarian state to another👇 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1649039549610205184/video/1 [Source]
• 18 Apr 2023 💨Carbon capture utilisation and storage is important to help us reach net zero. But it should not be a fig leaf to allow unfettered continuation of fossil fuels. Why did the Minister not set out his net-zero requirements for awarding public investment into CCUS projects?👇 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1648298112958574593/video/1 [Source]
• 17 Apr 2023 Shameful to see yet another example of the devastating impact of climate change on our natural world. It is not a far away phenomenon, It is right here. The UK is one of the most nature depleted nations in the world. Yet Government is lagging dangerously behind on fixing it. https://twitter.com/guardiannews/status/1647908806725365760 [Source]
• 17 Apr 2023 It was an absolute pleasure to chair the first two sessions on the next steps for CCUS with @WEETFEvents this morning. This exciting technology could help us achieve a net zero UK. Thank you to all of the speakers for your insightful presentations on this promising tech! https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1647906876133195778/photo/1 [Source]
• 03 Apr 2023 How the Government can sit there and spout that they are world leaders in the fight against the climate crisis is beyond me. They put extraordinary amounts of money into fossil fuels whilst not investing properly in renewables. They simply do not care. https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/news/2023/03/bath_mp_government_protection_of_oil_and_gas_over_renewables_is_totally_backwards/ [Source]
• 01 Apr 2023 The #CostOfLiving crises and the #ClimateEmergency are different issues but have the same solution: a) insulate our homes to save energy b)invest in renewables to get away from our oil and gas dependency #KeepWarmAlliance https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1642145162733273089/photo/1 [Source]
• 31 Mar 2023 The Government's "new" Net Zero strategy is shocking but not surprising. It falls short of the part that the UK must play to avoid climate catastrophe. Rehashing policies does nothing but stagnate our green commitments and risk the future of the planet. @LibDems. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1641746451863678977/video/1 [Source]
• 30 Mar 2023 Opening the Rosebank oil field undermines our climate commitments, producing 200m tonnes of CO2, mainly for export. Despite this, it is set to clear a regulatory hurdle. Why does the Government keep siding with polluting fossil fuels, rather than investing in green energy? https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1641394354706104320/video/1 [Source]
• 22 Mar 2023 RT @EnvironmentAPPG: 🗣️"As Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Energy and Climate Change and Transport, I know how important the work of the… [Source]
• 21 Mar 2023 Contracts for Difference have been the most successful tool to grow renewable energy in the past decade. Now the Government has proposed to slash its budget. I have written a letter, signed by all my Liberal Democrat colleagues, to @grahamstuart asking him to reverse the cut. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1638224320525639689/photo/1 [Source]
• 18 Mar 2023 Motion on solving the Energy Crisis while reaching Net Zero passed overwhelming #ldconf ⁦@LibDems⁩ calling for a Net Zero Delivery Authority to put Net Zero and Energy security at the heart of Government. People are paying dearly for this Government failing to deliver. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1637122232748068865/photo/1 [Source]
• 16 Mar 2023 The recent CfD budget allocation is a disgrace, and saw funding for renewable energy projects fall by 28% with no ringfence for floating wind. To make things worse, the tidal power ringfence will be halved. Our future depends on clean energy, so why is @grantshapps ignoring it? [Source]
• 15 Mar 2023 The Government claim time and again that they are world-leading when it comes to tackling climate change. It doesn't take much to realise that this is simply not true 👇 https://twitter.com/Ed_Miliband/status/1635997244783575044 [Source]
• 15 Mar 2023 The Chancellor is offering the bare minimum for green energy in his budget. Not only is he failing to invest in renewables, but he praises climate denier Nigel Lawson in his speech. I'm assuming one of his 'E's' will not be 'Environment'? https://www.desmog.com/2023/01/11/nigel-lawson-founder-of-tufton-st-climate-denial-group-quits-parliament/ [Source]
• 13 Mar 2023 Great to see @TetraPak's new report on decarbonizing the food system following a roundtable I chaired last year. The report showcases important recommendations on improving environmental impact info for consumers. Read more here👇 https://www.tetrapak.com/en-gb/sustainability/focus-areas/food-positive--driving-change-to-decarbonise-the-uk-food-system [Source]
• 09 Mar 2023 Despite constant talk of the UK's "leading" record on net zero - The Government has been giving fossil fuels more support than renewables since 2015. The time for lip service is over. The time for action is now. https://twitter.com/horton_official/status/1633818808052850689 [Source]
• 06 Mar 2023 Net zero minister @grahamstuart's attitude is a ticking time bomb. It is unbelievable that he can be "delighted" while only giving credible plans for just 40% of our targets. The UK deserves a Government who does more than the bare minimum. https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/news/2023/03/government_minister_is_delighted_with_net_zero_progress_despite_only_having_credible_plans_for_of_targets/ [Source]
• 24 Feb 2023 Our peatlands must be restored both for climate mitigation and adaptation. Alongside having a cooling effect on the climate, they help regulate water our supply. Despite this, they have been totally neglected. How is this acceptable? https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/news/2023/02/bath_mp_presses_ministers_on_their_failure_to_employ_contractors_for_peatland_restoration/ [Source]
• 17 Feb 2023 Tackling climate change while preserving Bath’s stunning heritage is one of the important challenges @BathPresTrust are solving. It’s always a pleasure to visit @No1Museum, and marvel at the vast history our beautiful city has to offer. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1626614242873942017/photo/1 [Source]
• 13 Feb 2023 Community energy is essential, not only for net zero, but for local economies to thrive. But the project has been relatively neglected by government. This is why I support Local Electricity Bill, so we can harness the benefits CE has to offer. https://www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politics/mp-champions-community-energy-parliament-debate-101044/ [Source]
• 09 Feb 2023 The evidence is clear. The costs of combatting the climate emergency are dwarfed by the consequences of inaction. Through this inaction, we risk losing the battle to preserve our climate and our future. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1623711450618273799/video/1 [Source]
• 08 Feb 2023 Peatland degradation accounts for 5% our greenhouse gas emissions. Restoring them holds huge potential for carbon retention to protect our atmosphere, at eight times the rate of an equivalent area of tropical rainforest. The Government must realise this potential, fast. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1623367162239807489/video/1 [Source]
• 07 Feb 2023 This is fantastic news as degraded peatlands account for almost 5% of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions. Protecting ecosystems that regulate climate such as peatlands, wetlands and the ocean, must take priority alongside cutting climate change. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-64406213?pinned_post_locator=urn:bbc:cps:curie:asset:45668f5d-3c35-4b13-8220-11aae995076b&pinned_post_asset_id=64406213&pinned_post_type=share [Source]
• 06 Feb 2023 Community energy schemes like @BWCE are vital to achieving net zero. Their panels on Beechen Cliff will reduce the school’s carbon emissions by 52 tonnes per year. Bath has long been a pioneer in renewables, and once again our area is leading the way! https://www.bathecho.co.uk/news/community/mp-visits-rooftop-solar-project-beechen-cliff-100943/ [Source]
• 01 Feb 2023 Airport expansion is not the path to net zero. I join my Liberal Democrat colleagues on @bathnes in opposing the expansion of Bristol Airport. Together we will continue to support the fight to protect our communities. https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/news/2023/02/bath_mp_decries_green_light_for_bristol_airport_expansion [Source]
• 25 Jan 2023 This is what @bathnesld achieve when running the council. #NetZero delivery is often best done by local councils. Well done! Really proud of our local team. https://twitter.com/libdemlocalgov/status/1618201172392968196 [Source]
• 23 Jan 2023 I am proud to see @bathnes fighting against the tide of Government inaction by introducing this new net-zero policy. They must be looked to as a role model for others to follow, as local governments must be empowered to kickstart real change. https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/news/2023/01/bath_mp_applauds_b_nes_council_energy_based_net_zero_housing_policy [Source]
• 20 Jan 2023 The Global Warming Policy Foundation has long been a spreader of disinformation in the climate change discourse. Another climate change denier being added to their board will spur this dangerous discourse, when it should have no place in politics today. https://www.desmog.com/2023/01/20/tory-linked-think-tank-appoints-brazen-climate-denier-as-director/ [Source]
• 18 Jan 2023 How can we meet our net zero targets if we don't even know what environmental legislation will be standing? If the Government believes in parliamentary democracy, they would give the British people transparency. They would not change the law behind our backs. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1615765717105639425/video/1 [Source]
• 18 Jan 2023 I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to deliver a keynote speech at the the National Climate Change Conference this morning. I presented insights into Westminster priorities and support measures to address the impact of climate change...🧵(1/3) https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1615677364029239297/photo/1 [Source]
• 16 Jan 2023 The Government's own Net Zero Strategy warns that 1.5C means "we could lose control of our climate for good." There is now a 50% chance of reaching 1.5C in the next five years, and current Government plans are devised on a 50:50 chance of success #CEBill https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/16/return-of-el-nino-will-cause-off-the-chart-temperature-rise-climate-crisis [Source]
• 16 Dec 2022 I am so proud that @BathSpaUni is leading by example in the fight against climate change. Everyone should look to the university as inspiration for building a greener future. I look forward to seeing others build on this example both nationally and around the world. https://twitter.com/BathEcho/status/1603759353361825792 [Source]
• 14 Dec 2022 Chairing a very insightful morning conference about next steps for #netzero organised by @WEETFEvents, with high profile panelists from the @TheCCCUK, @metofficeUK, @NaturalEngland and @Friends_Earth. 🌍We must focus on delivery of our ambitious targets. #WEETFEvents. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1602968099355074561/photo/1 [Source]
• 12 Dec 2022 6⃣ #12DaysOfFOC15: Degraded peatlands account for almost 5% of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions. Restoring our peatlands must be a climate priority moving forward, the @libdems would make this important choice. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1602260612708532225/photo/1 [Source]
• 07 Dec 2022 RT @Politics_co_uk: PARLIAMENT: @Wera_Hobhouse criticises the government's approach to Net Zero 🔋 "Too many politicians treat our climate… [Source]
• 07 Dec 2022 Energy minister @grahamstuart is so rattled by me challenging him on the pace of change towards #NetZero that he is now not allowing me to ask him a question in today’s debate on marine energy. Deeply worrying that government doesn’t want robust debate on #ClimateChange [Source]
• 06 Dec 2022 Imagine the difference we could make if the Government focussed on true renewable energy. 5GW of onshore wind is awaiting planning approval, which could be fast-tracked to lower bills. But no. Pockets and planet will suffer from Tory incompetence. https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/news/2022/12/wood_burning_power_generation_puts_local_communities_health_at_risk_bath_mp_tells_parliament/ [Source]
• 06 Dec 2022 🌳Burning trees in our power stations is a scandal. It is not a renewable form of energy producing more CO2 per unit than coal. 🔥Britain is the biggest consumer of biomass - the government needs to urgently change its strategy to invest in real renewables like wind and solar https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1600087888674234370/video/1 [Source]
• 25 Nov 2022 Without Ofgem remit reform the Government is making the challenge of reaching Net Zero infinitely harder. There is no need to delay on giving Ofgem anticipatory investment powers, it is blindingly obvious that it should have them. https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/the_government_must_stop_delaying_plans_on_ofgem_remit_reform_bath_mp_tell_minister [Source]
• 21 Nov 2022 RT @LibDemPress: “Every second counts in the fight to save the planet and our city from climate change which is why this deal is so disappo… [Source]
• 21 Nov 2022 The Government calls itself a "world leader" in the fight against climate change, but COP27 proved otherwise. How can anyone take Britain seriously when the Conservatives are pushing on with oil drilling in Surrey and coal mines in Cumbria? @standardnews https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/extreme-weather-cop27-fossil-fuels-agreement-climate-change-b1041390.html [Source]
• 18 Nov 2022 I am so pleased to have been questioned by schools on climate change during UK Parliament Week. Everyone was so articulate, and inspired me with hope for the future of our planet 🌍 Thank you to @royalsociety for hosting the event, and well done to everyone who participated! https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1593645697768660993/photo/1 [Source]
• 18 Nov 2022 At every turn, this week has been marked by the Conservatives' failure to successfully address climate change and the big issues facing our economy. Moving forward I will continue to speak out about the utter chaos rampaging at the very top. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1593572889277636608/photo/1 [Source]
• 17 Nov 2022 Today marks the end of COP27, but what has been achieved? Greenwashing, sponsorship and tiptoeing around the devastating reality of climate change has plagued this COP. The future of our planet has been unjustifiably let down. https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/cop27_agreement [Source]
• 16 Nov 2022 It is indefensible that climate change deniers are being shoehorned into positions of power. If we are already facing mass destruction, what will it take for the Conservatives to wake up? https://twitter.com/RichardCollettW/status/1592918189327151105 [Source]
• 16 Nov 2022 Local consent is what we Liberal Democrats always ask for. The most successful net zero projects have local consent. Should projects not be undertaken by local people with a stake in them? https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/fracking-ban-moratorium-lib-dems-uturn-b2224861.html?amp [Source]
• 16 Nov 2022 The UK could and should be an exporter of renewable energy to the EU. But this @Conservatives government are restricted by their objection to onshore wind and solar. Unforgivable in the light of the Climate Emergency and the need for cheap and clean energy. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1592858972650078211/video/1 [Source]
• 15 Nov 2022 Why is the UK government dependent on a private company to get us to #NetZero ? https://t.co/SyrZlCAKbT [Source]
• 15 Nov 2022 Current net zero strategy is devised on a 50% chance of success. It is utterly unacceptable that the Conservatives are taking such a risk with people's lives when the #CEBill is staring them in the face. https://twitter.com/libdemvoice/status/1592441167157030913 [Source]
• 14 Nov 2022 Today I spoke to @oxfam, @britishredcross and @AAH_UK about how #EastAfricaCannotWait. Climate change, conflict and the cost of living crisis are forcing over 21 million people in East Africa into famine. Failure to act will cost lives, the UK government must step up now. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1592209222498148352/photo/1 [Source]
• 09 Nov 2022 Tough decisions have to be made to save the planet from climate breakdown the government sticks with the status quo. National planning policy must match the government’s net zero targets and crucially give local people their say in decision making. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/nov/08/bristol-airport-expansion-would-hinder-uk-climate-goals-court-told [Source]
• 09 Nov 2022 Today I asked the Prime Minister if he will reestablish the Department for Energy and Climate Change to get on track with our net-zero targets. Sunak insisted his Government were hitting targets, but adequate targets are not in place to begin with... (1/3) 🧵 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1590350351047487489/video/1 [Source]
• 09 Nov 2022 Rishi Sunak has just stated that his Government will make this country a "green energy superpower." Yet how can the nation be a climate leader, when those at the top are setting a dangerous precedent by considering new coal and steel plants? [Source]
• 08 Nov 2022 Community energy can play such an important role in achieving Net-Zero – delivering it and seeing its benefits locally is absolutely a no brainer. Read more about Community Energy APPG’s event with @Power4PeopleUK, @nationaltrust and @cpre here👇 https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/powering_our_communities [Source]
• 08 Nov 2022 The Prime Minister is treating our Net Zero pledges like buses, thinking once we miss one there is just another one we can catch. There is no other one. We need delivery now. https://www.werahobhouse.co.uk/the_prime_ministers_token_appearance [Source]
• 07 Nov 2022 The Prime Minister says we must move faster on Net Zero yet behind closed doors climate sceptics have his Government's ear. The Tories are treating our targets like a bus we can miss and catch the next one. There is no next one. We need delivery now. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63498898 [Source]
• 07 Nov 2022 While there is frustration about the lack of progress addressing the Climate Crisis at least the international community is now coming together every year. At least nobody can now deny man-made global warming and the catastrophe if we don’t tackle it. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63502762 [Source]
• 04 Nov 2022 With COP27 on the horizon, It is more important than ever to hold the Government to account over their climate pledges. At every turn, I have been challenging the delay and disarray of Tory action. Here is what I've been up to this week: https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1588497229815611392/photo/1 [Source]
• 03 Nov 2022 Climate change must become part of the UK's security thinking. The Conservatives have to get a grip and take the initiative on this issue or we will all suffer the consequences. Currently, the lack of leadership shown by the Prime Minister is pathetic. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1588200161771229185/video/1 [Source]
• 02 Nov 2022 We need to see drastic action, not just attendance from the Prime Minister. Renewable energy must be a priority so that we can contribute our fair share of achieving net-zero. There is no more time for delay. https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking/status/1587748352183222272 [Source]
• 28 Oct 2022 RT @LibDems: This decision flies in the face of the UK's proud tradition of leading the world’s response to climate change. Rishi Sunak m… [Source]
• 28 Oct 2022 How can any political leader especially of a country that carries a heavy responsibility for Climate Change fail to attend #COP26? ⁦@RishiSunak⁩ is like many Conservatives a Climate Action delayer, hardly better than Climate Change denying. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63418876 [Source]
• 27 Oct 2022 Some Conservative politicians are starting to casually normalise that we might miss our crucial #NetZero targets. Most people don’t seem to realise that if we go over 1.5C the planet will heat rapidly even if no more carbon is released in the future. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63407459 [Source]
• 27 Oct 2022 US Special Envoy for Climate Change ⁦@JohnKerry⁩ in Parliament today for a roundtable discussion which I was privileged to be part of. We need firm political leadership to keep #NetZero alive. It’s imperative for people and planet and it makes economic sense too. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1585582102384443392/photo/1 [Source]
• 26 Oct 2022 The major point that was made involved the need for a just transition to a green economy. This means that we must give people a choice over the decisions that they make which involve the health of the planet. These choices must be informed ones however. 2/3 [Source]
• 26 Oct 2022 It was fascinating to hear from the Chair of the Climate Change Committee, @lorddeben, this morning at the @tetrapak roundtable. He provided essential insights into what the future holds for our fight against the Climate Emergency. 1/3 [Source]
• 26 Oct 2022 Today I am chairing the @Tetrapak roundtable on driving change to decarbonise the UK food system. Bringing together key stakeholders for discussions such as this is crucial to move towards the green economy. We must work with business to provide a better future for our planet. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1585195368811495426/photo/1 [Source]
• 25 Oct 2022 RT @CommonsBBCom: @Wera_Hobhouse is applying for a debate on climate change and human security #BackbenchBusiness [Source]
• 24 Oct 2022 Most worryingly, Mr Sunak does not understand the most pressing issue of our time, the Climate Emergency. Time and again, he has voted in Parliament against measures that would prevent this impending disaster. 2/3 [Source]
• 19 Oct 2022 It is shocking that outspoken climate change deniers are back in force, emboldened by a new government that intends to bring back fracking against all the Climate odds. People don’t want fracking. They have it clear in every community across our country. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1582778317786140672/video/1 [Source]
• 19 Oct 2022 Road taxation must reflect our net-zero future, but fuel duty revenue may suffer. We must put a new system in place. I am glad to have secured a debate to discuss alternatives including #PayAsYouDrive to Westminster Hall. https://twitter.com/CBTransport/status/1582763388043546629 [Source]
• 18 Oct 2022 Report launch ⁦@cebill_now⁩ The Ambition Gap once more making the case of urgent action to get to #NetZero ⁦We ⁦@LibDems⁩ have our own ambitious plans for net zero before 2050. We have a moral obligation to act before poorer nations. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1582326891738198016/photo/1 [Source]
• 15 Oct 2022 Appalling acts of vandalism like this completely discredit the campaign to get to #NetZero Don’t you guys understand? Your so-called activism is totally counterproductive to persuading people, institutions and politicians that #ClimateChange is no joke. Stop your stupidity. https://twitter.com/damiengayle/status/1580864210741133312 [Source]
• 12 Oct 2022 The government has agreed to introduce a windfall tax, but only for renewable energy. If you agree that @KwasiKwarteng and @trussliz should impose a windfall tax on ALL energy firms, add your name on @organisehq: https://the.organise.network/campaigns/teamup-windfall-tax-on-energy-firms?utm_campaign=akkQQyiRqk&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=share [Source]
• 12 Oct 2022 RT @ZoeFranklinLD: @Wera_Hobhouse closing with the important remind that “the cost of the climate emergency should not fall on the shoulder… [Source]
• 12 Oct 2022 The @greenlibdems are doing vital work to tackle the climate crisis. Thank you to everyone who attended the event today and brought insightful questions to the panel. Let us keep talking and not let the government get away with what they are trying to do. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1580145045264797696/photo/1 [Source]
• 01 Oct 2022 So the King was not told to stay away from the Climate Summit but ‘acted on advice’. That’s subtle, but very much clarifies the issue. PM doesn’t want the King to attend a conference which addresses the biggest topic the world faces. We get it. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63105522 [Source]
• 07 Sep 2022 Great to join @Siemens_Energy at the launch of their report on delivering the supply cain for a net zero electricity supply by 2035. They were clear - they cannot do this alone and need to work with Government, supply chains and other stakeholders to achieve net zero! https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1567440227286847488/photo/1 [Source]
• 02 Sep 2022 Another great source of renewable energy is tidal. Government is excluding it on the basis of cost. Upfront costs will be high but with all renewables, costs come down over time. With nuclear the cost and risks of longtime storage of radioactive waste will never get cheaper. https://twitter.com/chrissimons5/status/1565633012406095872 [Source]
• 10 Aug 2022 I was pleased to add my name to this letter and I hope that COP27 is not used as whitewash whilst thousands of prisoners of conscience remain in jail https://twitter.com/FreedomForAlaa/status/1553011776723230721 [Source]
• 03 Aug 2022 RT @singharj: ‘Needlessly flying around like this makes a complete mockery of her promises on net zero’ say the Liberal Democrats. The For… [Source]
• 20 Jul 2022 I am supporting ⁦@wpduk⁩ ambitious plan to get to #netzero while being an affordable and reliable electricity distribution operator. Stakeholders want WPD to be ambitious but ⁦@ofgem⁩ is hampering investment so long as net zero is not part of the regulator’s remit. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1549713655675117569/photo/1 [Source]
• 18 Jul 2022 The Government must stop burying its head in the sand. These heatwaves are climate change - plain and simple. The Conservative Government must set an end date for all UK oil and gas exploration between now and 2050. My question earlier today 👇 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1549062847828791297/video/1 [Source]
• 12 Jul 2022 Temperatures set to record the hottest day ever in the UK. Climate Change pure and simple. Yet none of the contenders for Conservative leadership even talk about Climate Emergency. Do voters really want us to head towards disaster with eyes closed? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62133171 [Source]
• 11 Jul 2022 Out of all of the Conservative leadership candidates not a single one has mentioned climate change. This is the biggest issue facing the world and all they are doing is talking about tax cuts and making amateur logos. [Source]
• 28 Jun 2022 Fantastic to see such cross-party support for achieving Net Zero. We must continue to be ambitious with our climate objectives. We have no other option. https://twitter.com/EnvironmentAPPG/status/1541454730077020160 [Source]
• 15 Jun 2022 The answer to my question was a complete abdication from the COP26 President from his responsibility to ensure commitments made last year in Glasgow are being adhered to. The Government is in the pocket of the Fossil Fuel Industry and sadly the COP26 President is no better. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1537042235186880512/video/1 [Source]
• 15 Jun 2022 RT @inter_gen: Thank you @SMFthinktank and panellists for a really valuable and informative discussion on paying for Net Zero and how we sh… [Source]
• 09 Jun 2022 🔶 As the Lib Dem Spokesperson for the Climate Emergency, securing debates on key issues like community energy, electric vehicle charging and retrofitting homes. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1534841852196794368/photo/1 [Source]
• 05 Jun 2022 We need radical action to decarbonise our country. For as long as I'm an MP I won't tire in my efforts to push for climate action. #OnlyOneEarth #WorldEnvironmentDay https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1533320460892614665/photo/1 [Source]
• 18 May 2022 We face the cost of living crisis💵, climate change🌳, violence against women🚺, increasing ambulance waiting times🚑, a lack of NHS dentists 👩‍⚕️ and a crisis in social care recruitment🩹. Yet the government seems unable, or unwilling, to provide solutions. https://youtu.be/XyK9almtKlM [Source]
• 12 May 2022 2. Government to set up a new National Net Zero Delivery Authority to deliver the national #netzero targets, for example to upgrade the grid to take enough electricity [Source]
• 07 May 2022 Powerful stuff. Western countries talking a good game on Climate Change but it’s not integral to their political and security strategies. https://www.newstatesman.com/ideas/2022/05/the-war-in-ukraine-will-only-deepen-the-climate-crisis [Source]
• 22 Apr 2022 When it comes to climate change, money talks. By investing in the green economy, we can protect our planet and create well-paid jobs for the future. Focusing on insulation and renewables will also help to tackle the #CostOfLivingCrisis 🌍 #InvestInOurPlanet #EarthDay2022 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1517461169799372800/photo/1 [Source]
• 06 Apr 2022 Fracking could be back. Utter folly. We are in a Climate Emergency! This is the moment when the government shows it’s true colours. Boris Johnson and his ministers were never seriously committed to get to net zero and uses any excuse to keep going with business as usual. [Source]
• 01 Apr 2022 We can have secure and affordable energy for households and businesses and honour our net zero commitments. The two go together. In delaying the Energy Strategy the Govt is trying to go back on their net zero commitments and is bending to the powerful oil and gas lobbies. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1509817857319743489/video/1 [Source]
• 29 Mar 2022 RT @EnvironmentAPPG: #EnergySecure ⚡️🔒 🌍 Investing in renewables is not just about net zero; it is a matter of national security. - @En… [Source]
• 25 Mar 2022 RT @LeftFootFwd: 'Local government holds the key to tackling climate change but local government must be empowered to take a leading role',… [Source]
• 24 Mar 2022 Time and again government ministers are completely missing the point when it comes to our net zero commitments. What kind of answer is this?! https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1506975537897652224/video/1 [Source]
• 19 Mar 2022 🔶 A busy week in Parliament pressing the Government on their Ukrainian refugee scheme, renewable energy and legal aid. 🔶 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1505099002475270151/photo/1 [Source]
• 02 Mar 2022 The corporate world is far from aligned with global climate goals. In some countries they have gone backwards. My question to the COP President 👇 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1499067011367784449/video/1 [Source]
• 22 Feb 2022 If we had the renewable energy the Government is going to procure this year already on the grid, bill payers would be £100 better off than they are now. The Tory Government must reform Ofgem's remit to allow the proactive development of our grid to enable energy roll-out 👇 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1496101907722653699/video/1 [Source]
• 21 Feb 2022 The Conservatives' failure in tackling the climate crisis and their incompetence has worsened the cost of living crisis for so many people. Hundreds has been slapped onto people's bills by the Tory Govt because of their short-sighted decision to scrap energy efficiency standards https://twitter.com/Independent/status/1495383066944102405 [Source]
• 18 Feb 2022 RT @TheHouseMag: "A net zero heating policy that ends up with fossil fuel derived heat being tax-free and clean power highly taxed isn’t wo… [Source]
• 14 Feb 2022 One wonders whether COP26 happened at all? https://t.co/Jb6uomQ99B [Source]
• 09 Feb 2022 It would be misleading to look at Nuclear Fusion as a solution to the Climate Emergency. These technologies are a long way away from being of use as an energy source in time for our net zero targets by 2050. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-60312633 [Source]
• 09 Feb 2022 Utterly ludicrous that the government thinks that it can reach net-zero whilst allowing further exploration and exploitation of our environment by fossil fuel interests! #ClimateCrisis https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1491435721764261895/video/1 [Source]
• 09 Feb 2022 It would be misleading to look at Nuclear Fusion as a solution to the Climate Emergency. These technologies are a long way away from being of use as an energy source in time for our net zero targets by 2050. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-60312633 [Source]
• 09 Feb 2022 Scary prospect that the politicians who got ‘Brexit done’ are now undermining our efforts to get to net zero. Populism pure and simple, destructive rather than constructive and potentially causing untold damage to Britain’s future. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/feb/08/tories-fighting-net-zero-plans-are-dragging-climate-into-new-culture-war-experts-say?utm_term=62034a5430f1f5f9b96d2b23a0a53333&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayUK&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=GTUK_email [Source]
• 04 Feb 2022 Here is the minister for Energy and Climate Change on @BBCRadio4 calling gas a ‘transition fuel’. Gas is Fossil fuel. We need to stop being so widely dependent on it asap. Calling it a ‘transition fuel’ reveals that the Tories are actively delaying Climate Action. [Source]
• 05 Jan 2022 We are in a climate emergency. We know the fossil fuel industry needs to be phased out. The Govt needs to set an end date for subsidising the fossil fuel industry. If we are serious about tackling climate change we need to make sure that our energy is coming from renewables https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1478818591600525317/video/1 [Source]
• 20 Dec 2021 RT @themjcouk: Liberal Democrat Climate Change spokesperson @Wera_Hobhouse explains how Community Energy can benefit #localgov and communit… [Source]
• 10 Dec 2021 We would invest £100 billion in the transition to Net Zero. By 2030 we can become a country where fossil fuels are no longer used for private transport. We need to be driving this transition at 70mph, not at a pedestrian pace. 👇🚗 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1469292433926197251/video/1 [Source]
• 06 Dec 2021 Community energy should be at the heart of the transition to Net Zero. Listen to me talking to @GloriaDePiero last week about my debate on community energy 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY0L1HKJUos [Source]
• 26 Nov 2021 Getting the aviation industry to net zero is going to be a big challenge but it is possible. The industry is putting sustainable aviation fuels at the heart of all their future plans. We must ensure that UK government is making the right decisions now. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1464141878463385605/photo/1 [Source]
• 18 Nov 2021 If the Govt was serious about tackling climate change they would reinstate a department of Energy and Climate Change that worked so well under Lib Dem leadership until 2015. I raised this to the Prime Minister earlier this week 👇 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1461227673926045697/video/1 [Source]
• 15 Nov 2021 The defence of Boris Johnson in the HoC right now during COP26 statement about a new coal mine in Cumbria and a new oilfield in Shetland is pathetic. He knows that with such blatant hypocrisy at home the UK will never be a leader to get the world to net zero. [Source]
• 14 Nov 2021 COP26 not an all out flop but far from being the breakthrough we needed. It will now be up to future negotiations to keep temperature rises to below 1.5C and end the power of the fossil fuel industry to block climate action. But time is running out - fast [Source]
• 13 Nov 2021 With COP26 coming to a close, I do worry about the impact of the results. As it stands we are heading for temperature rises well over 2 degrees. Money for poorer countries is delayed until 2023, breaking a key promise. Climate delay is climate denial. Me on Bloomberg Radio👇 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1459461034415034369/video/1 [Source]
• 12 Nov 2021 On the last day of COP26 when the negotiated global agreement should be the most important news, the government chooses to talk about Covid cases compared to Europe. The much touted vaccination success is not looking great anymore. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-59262701 [Source]
• 12 Nov 2021 The next few hours are crucial fir the verdict whether COP26 is a success or not. For the future of us humans on this planet it must succeed. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-59221790 [Source]
• 10 Nov 2021 This week COP26 highlighted that women bear the brunt of the climate crisis. The climate emergency amplifies existing inequalities which so often hit women harder. This is truly upsetting - women can contribute to the survival of the planet but they must be given the platform. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1458555063970910210/photo/1 [Source]
• 09 Nov 2021 Alarming conclusion of the COP26 negotiations should be a wake-up call to all governments. It’s the continued exploration and use of coal, gas and oil that is responsible for the gap in pledges and actual progress. Let’s be bold and set an end date. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-59220687 [Source]
• 09 Nov 2021 To reach net zero, we need an end date for the use of fossil fuels. Unfortunately, the Conservative Party are being bankrolled by climate sceptics and fossil fuel interests. Is there any wonder why their approach to climate action is dither and delay?! https://twitter.com/LeftFootFwd/status/1457996383407980547 [Source]
• 05 Nov 2021 I've written to Alok Sharma about the accessibility issues at COP26. Poor organisation is having an impact on Global South activists and undermines the credibility of the talks. This is lining up to be a national embarassment. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1456516633145405440/photo/1 [Source]
• 04 Nov 2021 Slashing Air Passenger Duty will create the same CO2 emissions as 2.3m extra train journeys. https://t.co/QzTBNn2aEf [Source]
• 03 Nov 2021 The Prime Minister is not being totally honest here. The net zero strategy commits to all electricity production to be carbon neutral. We need an end date for all domestic fuel use in the UK. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1455973049048580102/video/1 [Source]
• 01 Nov 2021 RT @LibDems: Cutting tax on the most carbon-intensive form of flying as world leaders meet for COP26 is almost as damaging to the UK’s glob… [Source]
• 01 Nov 2021 RT @bathnesld: Read Councillor Sarah Warren's post "COP26 - a local government perspective" on her blog. https://t.co/lEXjVYFPzJ [Source]
• 01 Nov 2021 This is shocking and raises serious questions about how COP26 has been organised. https://t.co/csBpijqT9i [Source]
• 01 Nov 2021 PM admits he was a Climate Change sceptic but was converted recently. Such last minute u-turn is unconvincing and more likely just coincides with UK hosting Cob26. Once the conference is over Tories will probably return to climate action delay. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/oct/31/cop26-summit-at-serious-risk-of-failure-says-boris-johnson?utm_term=a331b108de21c49159561882b3042b6f&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayUK&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=GTUK_email [Source]
• 29 Oct 2021 RT @LeftFootFwd: 'Local governments across the country have a key role to play in tackling climate change yet the budget has offered little… [Source]
• 29 Oct 2021 RT @LibDems: In 2 days the UK will host #COP26Glasgow international climate summit. #Budget2021 was the chancellor's chance to establish… [Source]
• 28 Oct 2021 The budget didn't mention govt action on climate change once. There is no excuse. It demonstrates that the Chancellor doesn't take the climate emergency seriously. This promotes business as usual when what we need is a complete transformation of our economy away from fossil fuels https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1453783630640123910/video/1 [Source]
• 28 Oct 2021 Transport is the largest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, especially car use, make up the bulk of transport emissions. Changes are needed to make walking, cycling and public transport more attractive to people than driving.@Sustrans It couldn’t be clearer. [Source]
• 27 Oct 2021 This sends wrong signal ahead of next week's climate summit Glasgow. Rather than investing transport across the UK, the Tories have slashed taxes on internal flights. We must invest in transport to provide a clean, green alternative to internal flights! https://bit.ly/3jHjsRE [Source]
• 26 Oct 2021 To tackle the Climate Crisis green finance it essential. Is it a result of Brexit or the lack of the Tory government to sent out the right signals that green investments are moving from London to EU financial capitals? Or both? https://www.standard.co.uk/business/cop26-green-finance-climate-change-new-financial-boris-greta-thunberg-b962449.html [Source]
• 20 Oct 2021 Exploitation and development of new oil and gas fields must stop this year if we are to reach Net Zero by 2050. Yet, there are currently proposals for multiple new exploratory oil developments in the UK. How can the COP President justify these developments? https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1450803879935885313/video/1 [Source]
• 13 Oct 2021 So long as dirty diesel continues to be cheaper than clean electricity we will never get to net zero. https://t.co/tsqI6sgCLu [Source]
• 12 Oct 2021 RT @Driveroger: Great to welcome our MP @Wera_Hobhouse to @StMikesWithout tonight to help give focus on the environment and climate crisis… [Source]
• 07 Oct 2021 This year's COP26 represents a critical juncture to limit global temperature rises and tackle the climate emergency. It's time for a resolution that recognises at the international level the right to a healthy environment should be universally protected, respected and fulfilled https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1446188580267692044/photo/1 [Source]
• 07 Oct 2021 Last week I wrote to the COP26 President to express my concern at the UK refusing to recognise the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment. This should be universally protected. https://twitter.com/YasmineAhmed001/status/1446043645208104960 [Source]
• 25 Sep 2021 Yesterday I met with students from @PriorPark to talk about climate change and what they would do to reach Net Zero. It was fantastic to hear so many ideas and talk about issues ranging from public transport, electric vehicles and climate finance as well as many others! https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1441729612355153920/photo/1 [Source]
• 23 Sep 2021 Today I called for the COP26 president to explain the Govt's failure to provide new and additional funds to developed nations hit hardest by the climate crisis instead of taking it from the slashed foreign aid budget. It's outrageous that the Govt are robbing Peter to pay Paul. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1441084950908973056/video/1 [Source]
• 23 Sep 2021 Money from the Govt to help poorer countries meet the climate emergency is being taken from the already slashed overseas aid budget. This is effectively robbing Peter to pay Paul. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/climate-finance-aid-cuts-dominic-raab-b1925134.html [Source]
• 20 Sep 2021 There must be a deeper discussion on the localism of climate finance, particularly on loss and damage, and adaptation funds. Local communities must be empowered and devolved administrations should not be pushed to the fringes 🌲👇 3/4 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1439915893610491905/video/1 [Source]
• 20 Sep 2021 At this pivotal moment in the fight against climate change, the Govt must include devolved administrations in a meaningful way in the lead-up to COP26. 👇 2/4 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1439915559135715331/video/1 [Source]
• 20 Sep 2021 We all understand how important cooperation across the globe is to tackling climate change Last week I spoke in the debate on the involvement of devolved administrations in the lead up to COP26 👇1/4 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1439915221561262082/video/1 [Source]
• 19 Sep 2021 What does the unchecked Climate Change mean for Britain apart from unprecedented weather events? #Marr It means parts large parts of our planet becoming inhabitable, massive displacement of people, huge migration to northern hemisphere and dangerous potential for conflict. [Source]
• 18 Sep 2021 RT @LibDems: The climate crisis is an incoming storm. We must act now. Lib Dems have just passed a new policy for the UK to lead with ambit… [Source]
• 18 Sep 2021 We ⁦@LibDems⁩ know the challenges and opportunities to get to net zero by 2050 COP26 representatives have to be ambitious and brave to agree ambitious targets and financial packages to help poorer countries. Proud to move our #ldconf motion on COP26 this morning https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1439150189089021961/photo/1 [Source]
• 17 Sep 2021 Earlier this week I attended the launch of @GreenAllianceUK final assessment of UK climate policy before @COP26. The report finds that the Govt is still off track for #NetZero. We must #ActOnNetZero for our future generations! https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1438759628997857283/photo/1 [Source]
• 15 Sep 2021 Stopping burning fossil fuels is the major requirement to get to #NetZero The PM's floundering response was indicative of the Govt's failure to take the climate crisis seriously. The UK needs to get its act together to get to #NetZero https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1438185856750141441/video/1 [Source]
• 14 Sep 2021 This research highlights the deeply damaging impact of climate change on our children and young people. It shows the sad reality that this Govt is failing young people with its inaction. The UK must show decisive leadership to meet our climate targets. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-58549373 [Source]
• 12 Sep 2021 The Govt must get their own house in order on Human Rights. In the same year as COP26, they are trying to push through a Bill that has been described as one of the worst and most serious threats to human rights and civil liberties in recent UK history. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1437098681346449409/video/1 [Source]
• 10 Sep 2021 Climate change is inherently a human rights issue and it is already damaging the rights of countless people across the world. Human Rights must be the principle which underpins our approach to COP26. This means making progress on loss and damage 👇🌲 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1436298409879638017/video/1 [Source]
• 07 Sep 2021 Hydrogen is vital to achieving net zero. A net zero energy system depends on using all low and zero carbon energy sources which means using hydrogen alongside carbon zero power through wind, nuclear and solar power. The gov needs to instil confidence in the growth of green energy https://twitter.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1435216943351488515 [Source]
• 06 Sep 2021 Transport decarbonisation is suppose a priority for the govt. Yet 17 Tory MPs, candidates or associations have fought plans for clean air zones. I'm proud that my colleagues in the Lib Dem administration in Bath have improved air quality in the city https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/04/tory-politicians-reduce-air-pollution-clean-air-zones?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other [Source]
• 24 Aug 2021 There is no question about it – the IPCC report was the starkest in a long list of wake up calls. COP26 may be our last hope to tackle the climate crisis. But our Government cannot continue to delay. ✍️ My thoughts ahead of COP26 👇 https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/opinion/cop26-climate-crisis-tories-green-recovery-plan-b1901608.html [Source]
• 13 Aug 2021 Electric vehicles are vital for getting to net zero. But instead of making them easier and cheaper to own, this Govt has cut the Plug-In Car Grant and built fewer charging points than last year. @sarahjolney1's excellent article on the need to speed up the rollout of EVs 👇 https://twitter.com/LibDems/status/1426086116411809793 [Source]
• 09 Aug 2021 The findings of the #IPCCreport confirm how vital it is that COP26 succeeds. We can still avoid the worst consequences of the Climate Emergency, but only if we push for serious ambition. The UK holds the presidency. It is time for this Government to step up to the plate. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1424694447573454860/video/1 [Source]
• 07 Aug 2021 Wild fires are again devastating communities. Climate Change makes wildfires more frequent and intensive. The sad truth is that some wildfires are caused by lightning strikes, the vast majority are believed to be started by people - either accidentally or intentionally. [Source]
• 03 Aug 2021 The Climate Emergency is the biggest crisis our world faces, but all @Jacob_Rees_Mogg does is talk about camels and porpoises. 🤦‍♀️ We need to do much more to tackle climate change, such as upgrading our electricity grid. This Government isn't committed to net zero. And it shows. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1422474820998995971/video/1 [Source]
• 30 Jul 2021 As hosts of COP26, it is the UK's responsibility to push for ambitious climate action worldwide, including on the issue of loss and damage. Let's make this a COP of global solidarity. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1421109575340732418/video/1 [Source]
• 30 Jul 2021 In the year the UK hosts COP26, the most important climate summit since the 2015 Paris Agreement, this Tory Govt has: 🏡 Scrapped the Green Homes Grant 🏢 Introduced a Planning Bill with no plan to decarbonise heating ✈️ Failed to set any direction on tackling aviation emissions https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1421025270417346565/video/1 [Source]
• 22 Jul 2021 A busy last day before recess! ⚡️ I'll ask for a debate on upgrading the electricity grid to meet net zero in Business Qs 🌍 @SimonClarkeMP, @darrenpjones and I have secured a debate on COP26 👩‍👦 @EdwardJDavey and I will speak up for unpaid carers in our debate for Carers Week [Source]
• 08 Jul 2021 In a Climate Emergency, the future of energy is local. But it needs Government to remove the barriers facing community energy. ⚡️ Government must turn words into action and support a right to local supply. 1/3 @Power4PeopleUK #UnblockCommunityEnergy https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1413122555637022720/video/1 [Source]
• 30 Jun 2021 RT @LibDems: The Conservatives are all soundbites, no plan when it comes to addressing the climate crisis. Even the Government's own exper… [Source]
• 17 Jun 2021 Following a report from the Climate Change Committee which ruled that the UK is unprepared to deal with changes to the climate, I spoke to BBC News about the @LibDems plan for a £5 billion fund over this Parliament to address and mitigate the effects of climate change. Listen👇 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1405616235119792138/video/1 [Source]
• 10 Jun 2021 RT @LibDems: "At a global summit with climate change at the forefront, the Prime Minister’s choice to fly to Cornwall from London is laugha… [Source]
• 05 Jun 2021 It is our responsibility to fight the Climate Crisis in cooperation with other countries, supporting those who are impacted more and have fewer resources to address Climate Change. As with Covid we cannot look at this crises in isolation but behave as world citizens. https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1400926262021984256 [Source]
• 12 May 2021 Without tough short term targets, this Government can wriggle out of its climate promises. @LibDems are fighting for legally binding, 5-8 year environmental targets to hold the Government to account. We won't let them lose focus on vital climate action. https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1392452154762403840/video/1 [Source]
• 10 May 2021 COP26 gets closer every day – we need to talk about the undue influence of lobbyists there. Vested interests cannot be allowed to undermine ambition or to greenwash their contribution to the climate crisis by sponsoring the event! Read our letter to the COP President below 👇 https://x.com/Wera_Hobhouse/status/1391740821435727877/photo/1 [Source]
• 07 May 2021 Decades of Tory complacency finally facing a real opposition The Lib Dem record there fighting to get to net zero is outstanding https://twitter.com/LibDems/status/1390655449066872835 [Source]