Isabella O'Dowd
@isabellaodowd.bsky.social
European Climate Foundation, working on all things economy, clean industrial transformation and climate insights. All views my own
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Some of the UK’s most distinguished economists have written to the Chancellor warning that fiscal sustainability will not be achieved “without a significant further increase in public investment” to drive economic growth: www.thetimes.com/article/5acc...
Policymakers urge Rachel Reeves to tax ‘better-off older people’
Economists and academics tell the chancellor to stabilise the public finances by boosting investment with levies on wealth and stamp duty reform
www.thetimes.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Some of the UK’s most distinguished economists have written to the Chancellor warning that fiscal sustainability will not be achieved “without a significant further increase in public investment” to drive economic growth: www.thetimes.com/article/5acc...
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NEW climate record: over half of UK electricity was generated by renewables in 2024! 🙌
This good news means we're a step closer to a Net Zero future, where:
✅ We produce our own energy
✅ Energy bills are cheaper
✅ Our air is cleaner
✅ People & nature thrive
www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...
This good news means we're a step closer to a Net Zero future, where:
✅ We produce our own energy
✅ Energy bills are cheaper
✅ Our air is cleaner
✅ People & nature thrive
www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...
Renewables generate half of UK’s electricity in 2024 in new record high
Official figures show wind, solar, hydro and biomass generated 50.4% of UK power last year.
www.independent.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
NEW climate record: over half of UK electricity was generated by renewables in 2024! 🙌
This good news means we're a step closer to a Net Zero future, where:
✅ We produce our own energy
✅ Energy bills are cheaper
✅ Our air is cleaner
✅ People & nature thrive
www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...
This good news means we're a step closer to a Net Zero future, where:
✅ We produce our own energy
✅ Energy bills are cheaper
✅ Our air is cleaner
✅ People & nature thrive
www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...
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It is great to see so many people at the #TCCMassLobby of Parliament.
Thousands of people are expected here to tell their MP to step up action on the #climate and nature crisis.
Come and visit the WWF stall on the 5th floor of the QEII conference centre! 🐼
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Thousands of people are expected here to tell their MP to step up action on the #climate and nature crisis.
Come and visit the WWF stall on the 5th floor of the QEII conference centre! 🐼
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
July 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
It is great to see so many people at the #TCCMassLobby of Parliament.
Thousands of people are expected here to tell their MP to step up action on the #climate and nature crisis.
Come and visit the WWF stall on the 5th floor of the QEII conference centre! 🐼
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Thousands of people are expected here to tell their MP to step up action on the #climate and nature crisis.
Come and visit the WWF stall on the 5th floor of the QEII conference centre! 🐼
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"Constituents are asking their MPs to meet them – calmly, constructively, face to face – to discuss what’s needed to secure a safer, fairer future where people and nature can thrive "
Helen Meech (#TheClimateCoalition) on next week's mass lobby for climate & nature. #ActNowChangeForever
Helen Meech (#TheClimateCoalition) on next week's mass lobby for climate & nature. #ActNowChangeForever
Why the mass lobby matters and why politicians should listen
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July 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
"Constituents are asking their MPs to meet them – calmly, constructively, face to face – to discuss what’s needed to secure a safer, fairer future where people and nature can thrive "
Helen Meech (#TheClimateCoalition) on next week's mass lobby for climate & nature. #ActNowChangeForever
Helen Meech (#TheClimateCoalition) on next week's mass lobby for climate & nature. #ActNowChangeForever
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Moving away from expensive, dirty fossil fuels to clean power is one of the most effective ways to bring down energy bills and boost energy security.
Now is the time to invest in a future that works for both people and the planet.
Now is the time to invest in a future that works for both people and the planet.
April 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Moving away from expensive, dirty fossil fuels to clean power is one of the most effective ways to bring down energy bills and boost energy security.
Now is the time to invest in a future that works for both people and the planet.
Now is the time to invest in a future that works for both people and the planet.
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Offshore wind. Clean jobs. Global investors. 🌍
A reminder from King Charles that tackling climate change and fixing the cost-of-living crisis go hand-in-hand. 🤝
Good to see the UK stepping up, not just for the planet but for people’s energy bills as well.
www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u...
A reminder from King Charles that tackling climate change and fixing the cost-of-living crisis go hand-in-hand. 🤝
Good to see the UK stepping up, not just for the planet but for people’s energy bills as well.
www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u...
April 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Offshore wind. Clean jobs. Global investors. 🌍
A reminder from King Charles that tackling climate change and fixing the cost-of-living crisis go hand-in-hand. 🤝
Good to see the UK stepping up, not just for the planet but for people’s energy bills as well.
www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u...
A reminder from King Charles that tackling climate change and fixing the cost-of-living crisis go hand-in-hand. 🤝
Good to see the UK stepping up, not just for the planet but for people’s energy bills as well.
www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u...
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UK gas power prices keep rising—88% above pre-crisis levels in 2024.
Reliance on gas power is increasingly costly, as prices rose by 33% in 2024, driving up household bills.
Why? Because the UK is increasingly exposed to expensive gas imports🧵1/8
Reliance on gas power is increasingly costly, as prices rose by 33% in 2024, driving up household bills.
Why? Because the UK is increasingly exposed to expensive gas imports🧵1/8
March 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
UK gas power prices keep rising—88% above pre-crisis levels in 2024.
Reliance on gas power is increasingly costly, as prices rose by 33% in 2024, driving up household bills.
Why? Because the UK is increasingly exposed to expensive gas imports🧵1/8
Reliance on gas power is increasingly costly, as prices rose by 33% in 2024, driving up household bills.
Why? Because the UK is increasingly exposed to expensive gas imports🧵1/8
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Not everything with a growth label attached will deliver growth. Approving the Rosebank oilfield would be more likely to depress growth. It would suggest panic, rather than the coherent green growth strategy investors are looking for. My new blog:
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/02/25/i...
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/02/25/i...
If the government’s looking for growth, Rosebank isn’t where to find it
Last month, the Scottish Court of Session ruled that the decision by the last government to approve the Rosebank oilfield back in September 2023 was unlawful, as it did not account for the largest …
greenallianceblog.org.uk
February 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Not everything with a growth label attached will deliver growth. Approving the Rosebank oilfield would be more likely to depress growth. It would suggest panic, rather than the coherent green growth strategy investors are looking for. My new blog:
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/02/25/i...
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/02/25/i...
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UK’s net zero economy generates £83.1 bn in GVA and ⬆️ 10% in past year, finds new report.
Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor said: "Teesside, Darlington, and Hartlepool are at the heart of the UK’s push towards creating good quality local jobs, in the industries of the future."eciu.net/media/press...
Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor said: "Teesside, Darlington, and Hartlepool are at the heart of the UK’s push towards creating good quality local jobs, in the industries of the future."eciu.net/media/press...
February 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
UK’s net zero economy generates £83.1 bn in GVA and ⬆️ 10% in past year, finds new report.
Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor said: "Teesside, Darlington, and Hartlepool are at the heart of the UK’s push towards creating good quality local jobs, in the industries of the future."eciu.net/media/press...
Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor said: "Teesside, Darlington, and Hartlepool are at the heart of the UK’s push towards creating good quality local jobs, in the industries of the future."eciu.net/media/press...
Great new report out today! The net zero economy grew by 10% in 2024
Britain’s net zero economy is booming, CBI says
Green sector growing at triple the rate of the UK economy, providing high-wage jobs and increasing energy security.
@dpcarrington.bsky.social
Green sector growing at triple the rate of the UK economy, providing high-wage jobs and increasing energy security.
@dpcarrington.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Great new report out today! The net zero economy grew by 10% in 2024
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Breaking: Uplift welcomes a very sensible decision from the Court of Session invalidating the decision to approve the Rosebank oil field. Rosebank is a disaster for the climate & will do next to nothing to create the prosperity & stability that the UK needs.
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Rosebank oilfield decision ruled unlawful by Edinburgh court
Court of session said UK government go-ahead for Rosebank and Jackdaw permits did not take into account carbon emissions
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Breaking: Uplift welcomes a very sensible decision from the Court of Session invalidating the decision to approve the Rosebank oil field. Rosebank is a disaster for the climate & will do next to nothing to create the prosperity & stability that the UK needs.
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Airport expansion won’t deliver serious economic growth. @alchap.bsky.social explains why on @channel4news.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Airport expansion won’t deliver serious economic growth. @alchap.bsky.social explains why on @channel4news.bsky.social
Great analysis and report on how the UK can achieve it's clean energy mission from @e3g.bsky.social 👏 focusing on driving down consumer bills and showing how to achieve the UK's energy goals without burning wood for power which is expensive + harmful for nature and the planet
Burning wood for power not necessary for UK’s energy goals, analysis finds www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Burning wood for power not necessary for UK’s energy goals, analysis finds
Experts say UK should stop biomass burning as electricity sector decarbonisation by 2030 can be achieved without it
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Great analysis and report on how the UK can achieve it's clean energy mission from @e3g.bsky.social 👏 focusing on driving down consumer bills and showing how to achieve the UK's energy goals without burning wood for power which is expensive + harmful for nature and the planet
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🛫 Does Heathrow need a third runway, and will it boost growth?
No, says @msingerhobbs.bsky.social. With business travel stagnant and three Brits flying abroad for every one tourist visiting the UK, it's better to invest in buses, trains, and fixing potholes.
No, says @msingerhobbs.bsky.social. With business travel stagnant and three Brits flying abroad for every one tourist visiting the UK, it's better to invest in buses, trains, and fixing potholes.
January 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🛫 Does Heathrow need a third runway, and will it boost growth?
No, says @msingerhobbs.bsky.social. With business travel stagnant and three Brits flying abroad for every one tourist visiting the UK, it's better to invest in buses, trains, and fixing potholes.
No, says @msingerhobbs.bsky.social. With business travel stagnant and three Brits flying abroad for every one tourist visiting the UK, it's better to invest in buses, trains, and fixing potholes.
Great to launch our new report 'Warmer Homes, Better Living' with ScottishPower today, highlighting the benefits of low carbon, warm homes on health and the economy. Chaired by @simonforstroud.bsky.social with @katiewhitemp.bsky.social and Seamus Logan MP and Dave Doogan MP
January 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Great to launch our new report 'Warmer Homes, Better Living' with ScottishPower today, highlighting the benefits of low carbon, warm homes on health and the economy. Chaired by @simonforstroud.bsky.social with @katiewhitemp.bsky.social and Seamus Logan MP and Dave Doogan MP
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📢 New report: How can the UK hit its 2030 clean power goal and cut bills?
✅ 2030 clean power target is achievable.
✅ Clean energy shields 🇬🇧 from gas price spikes.
✅ Our Electricity Bills Charter of reforms could save billpayers over £200 per year.
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✅ 2030 clean power target is achievable.
✅ Clean energy shields 🇬🇧 from gas price spikes.
✅ Our Electricity Bills Charter of reforms could save billpayers over £200 per year.
🧵👇
January 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📢 New report: How can the UK hit its 2030 clean power goal and cut bills?
✅ 2030 clean power target is achievable.
✅ Clean energy shields 🇬🇧 from gas price spikes.
✅ Our Electricity Bills Charter of reforms could save billpayers over £200 per year.
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✅ 2030 clean power target is achievable.
✅ Clean energy shields 🇬🇧 from gas price spikes.
✅ Our Electricity Bills Charter of reforms could save billpayers over £200 per year.
🧵👇
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What does 2025 hold for climate policy? 🌍
Will the UK see action on transport and clean heat? Can we expect to lead on the global stage at COP30? Will political turbulence prevent national and worldwide progress?
Nicholas Davies, head of climate, discusses in our latest blog:
Will the UK see action on transport and clean heat? Can we expect to lead on the global stage at COP30? Will political turbulence prevent national and worldwide progress?
Nicholas Davies, head of climate, discusses in our latest blog:
What will 2025 mean for climate policy and politics?
This looks set to be a big year for climate policy and politics. Spending and policy decisions taken by the government this year will set a path for the country’s greenhouse gas emissions reducti…
greenallianceblog.org.uk
January 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
What does 2025 hold for climate policy? 🌍
Will the UK see action on transport and clean heat? Can we expect to lead on the global stage at COP30? Will political turbulence prevent national and worldwide progress?
Nicholas Davies, head of climate, discusses in our latest blog:
Will the UK see action on transport and clean heat? Can we expect to lead on the global stage at COP30? Will political turbulence prevent national and worldwide progress?
Nicholas Davies, head of climate, discusses in our latest blog:
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Interested in being part of a growing, purpose-driven team focused on driving progressive change in Scotland? We are recruiting for two new positions:
📊 Senior Economist
🗣️ Advocacy and Engagement Lead
Read on to find out more about the roles!
📊 Senior Economist
🗣️ Advocacy and Engagement Lead
Read on to find out more about the roles!
January 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Interested in being part of a growing, purpose-driven team focused on driving progressive change in Scotland? We are recruiting for two new positions:
📊 Senior Economist
🗣️ Advocacy and Engagement Lead
Read on to find out more about the roles!
📊 Senior Economist
🗣️ Advocacy and Engagement Lead
Read on to find out more about the roles!
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Today is national #fuelpovertyawarenessday, a moment to pause and consider the impacts of fuel poverty in the UK. 6.7 million UK households, or 23%, spend more than 10% of their income after housing costs on energy.
November 27, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Today is national #fuelpovertyawarenessday, a moment to pause and consider the impacts of fuel poverty in the UK. 6.7 million UK households, or 23%, spend more than 10% of their income after housing costs on energy.
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November 24, 2024 at 5:35 PM