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🚨UK Government to mandate annual oil and gas licensing
The government will require annual oil and gas licensing to “boost UK energy security.”
Future licensing could secure 200,000 jobs.
Licensing rounds are to support lower carbon emissions and be contingent on tests to transition to net zero.
The government will require annual oil and gas licensing to “boost UK energy security.”
Future licensing could secure 200,000 jobs.
Licensing rounds are to support lower carbon emissions and be contingent on tests to transition to net zero.
Government to mandate annual oil and gas licensing
The government will require annual oil and gas licensing to “boost UK energy security” and reduce dependence on foreign imports.
www.ecotwig.uk
November 7, 2023 at 1:39 PM
🚨UK Government to mandate annual oil and gas licensing
The government will require annual oil and gas licensing to “boost UK energy security.”
Future licensing could secure 200,000 jobs.
Licensing rounds are to support lower carbon emissions and be contingent on tests to transition to net zero.
The government will require annual oil and gas licensing to “boost UK energy security.”
Future licensing could secure 200,000 jobs.
Licensing rounds are to support lower carbon emissions and be contingent on tests to transition to net zero.
Long walks in nature can help you relax, while eco-anxiety can do the opposite.
How does nature connect with your mental health? 🤔🌱#WMHD23.
How does nature connect with your mental health? 🤔🌱#WMHD23.
October 10, 2023 at 12:03 PM
Long walks in nature can help you relax, while eco-anxiety can do the opposite.
How does nature connect with your mental health? 🤔🌱#WMHD23.
How does nature connect with your mental health? 🤔🌱#WMHD23.
On around 1/3 days in 2023, the average global temperature was at least 1.5C higher than pre-industrial levels.
Now is not the time to be complacent, and I’ll look eagerly toward Labour conference to see how robust their net-zero proposals are for when they inevitably form the next government...
Now is not the time to be complacent, and I’ll look eagerly toward Labour conference to see how robust their net-zero proposals are for when they inevitably form the next government...
Weekend Rundown: Disgruntled Developers, EV Evolution and Breaching 1.5c
Heading out in a tank top and skirt on the second Saturday of October felt surreal. But there is no amount of autumn summertime that could make this a happy occasion for me...
open.substack.com
October 9, 2023 at 11:59 AM
On around 1/3 days in 2023, the average global temperature was at least 1.5C higher than pre-industrial levels.
Now is not the time to be complacent, and I’ll look eagerly toward Labour conference to see how robust their net-zero proposals are for when they inevitably form the next government...
Now is not the time to be complacent, and I’ll look eagerly toward Labour conference to see how robust their net-zero proposals are for when they inevitably form the next government...
Rumours suggest that Environment Secretary Therese Coffey is planning to pass new legislation to make housebuilders exempt from river pollution rules before the general election hits...
Housebuilders could get a free pass to pollute
Rumours suggest that Environment Secretary Therese Coffey is planning to pass new legislation to make housebuilders exempt from river pollution rules before the general election hits.
www.ecotwig.uk
September 28, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Rumours suggest that Environment Secretary Therese Coffey is planning to pass new legislation to make housebuilders exempt from river pollution rules before the general election hits...
Advocates say Rosebank will work wonders for the nation's energy security, but most oil extracted at the site will be sold outside the UK - on the international market.
This means it won't bring down domestic energy bills. So how can Sunak get away with this narrative?
This means it won't bring down domestic energy bills. So how can Sunak get away with this narrative?
Rosebank Decision - Twigged
The decision comes less than a week after Sunak's net zero backtracks and forms the latest in the string of recent climate disappointments.
www.ecotwig.uk
September 28, 2023 at 11:19 AM
Advocates say Rosebank will work wonders for the nation's energy security, but most oil extracted at the site will be sold outside the UK - on the international market.
This means it won't bring down domestic energy bills. So how can Sunak get away with this narrative?
This means it won't bring down domestic energy bills. So how can Sunak get away with this narrative?
Who the ‘twig am I?
I am based at the LSE, while working in communications for a Member of Parliament here in the UK.
I’m committed to access and debunking climate jargon, and testing Govt rhetoric against the facts 🌱
I am based at the LSE, while working in communications for a Member of Parliament here in the UK.
I’m committed to access and debunking climate jargon, and testing Govt rhetoric against the facts 🌱
September 20, 2023 at 8:54 PM
Who the ‘twig am I?
I am based at the LSE, while working in communications for a Member of Parliament here in the UK.
I’m committed to access and debunking climate jargon, and testing Govt rhetoric against the facts 🌱
I am based at the LSE, while working in communications for a Member of Parliament here in the UK.
I’m committed to access and debunking climate jargon, and testing Govt rhetoric against the facts 🌱
You either die a hero, or be in power long enough to butcher net zero - isn’t that what Batman said?
A quick guide to the speculation preceding Rishi Sunak’s announcement👇🌱
A quick guide to the speculation preceding Rishi Sunak’s announcement👇🌱
What's all this about a U-turn, Prime Minister?
You either die a hero, or be in power long enough to butcher net zero - isn’t that what Batman said?
www.ecotwig.uk
September 20, 2023 at 8:43 PM
You either die a hero, or be in power long enough to butcher net zero - isn’t that what Batman said?
A quick guide to the speculation preceding Rishi Sunak’s announcement👇🌱
A quick guide to the speculation preceding Rishi Sunak’s announcement👇🌱
With (a lack of) offshore wind floating in the background, it would always be tough for the new cabinet minister...
New piece on Claire Coutinho's first performance at the despatch box as Secretary of State👇🌱
New piece on Claire Coutinho's first performance at the despatch box as Secretary of State👇🌱
How did we get here? Coutinho's DESNEZ debut.
With (a lack of) offshore wind floating in the background, it would always be tough for the new cabinet minister.
open.substack.com
September 19, 2023 at 4:15 PM
With (a lack of) offshore wind floating in the background, it would always be tough for the new cabinet minister...
New piece on Claire Coutinho's first performance at the despatch box as Secretary of State👇🌱
New piece on Claire Coutinho's first performance at the despatch box as Secretary of State👇🌱
What is the Sustainable Farming Incentive? 🤔
September 19, 2023 at 1:23 PM
What is the Sustainable Farming Incentive? 🤔
Why unravel the mysteries of UK green politics yourself when you could watch me do it while juggling a degree and a gig as a communications officer in the House of Commons? 🌱
Subscribe (for free!) to EcoTwig and get your daily dose of climate clarity👇
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EcoTwig. | Substack
🌱 Delve into UK sustainable politics with Ecotwig, where we unravel the intricate threads of green policies and present them in a clear, accessible light daily. Click to read "EcoTwig.", a Substack...
www.ecotwig.uk
September 19, 2023 at 1:19 PM
Why unravel the mysteries of UK green politics yourself when you could watch me do it while juggling a degree and a gig as a communications officer in the House of Commons? 🌱
Subscribe (for free!) to EcoTwig and get your daily dose of climate clarity👇
Subscribe (for free!) to EcoTwig and get your daily dose of climate clarity👇