Shaun Spiers
@shaunspiers1.bsky.social
Executive director of Green Alliance, Rochester resident, ever hopeful Gills supporter. Some tweets are my personal.
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It was good to be at this well attended @environmentappg.bsky.social @islamicrelief.bsky.social meeting this evening. Muslim & other faith communities have such an important part to play in campaigning against climate change & for climate justice.
November 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
It was good to be at this well attended @environmentappg.bsky.social @islamicrelief.bsky.social meeting this evening. Muslim & other faith communities have such an important part to play in campaigning against climate change & for climate justice.
"More than 300 industrial agriculture lobbyists have participated at this year’s UN climate talks... Meat and dairy sent the largest number... almost double the number negotiating on behalf of Jamaica, the Caribbean island nation left devastated by Hurricane Melissa last month." 'Nuff said.
November 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
"More than 300 industrial agriculture lobbyists have participated at this year’s UN climate talks... Meat and dairy sent the largest number... almost double the number negotiating on behalf of Jamaica, the Caribbean island nation left devastated by Hurricane Melissa last month." 'Nuff said.
Interesting interview on #R4today with the head of Google. For a somewhat more scepitcal take on #AI, have a listen to the @green-alliance.org.uk podcast with @ginasue.bsky.social
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Can AI help solve the climate crisis? » Green Alliance
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November 18, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Interesting interview on #R4today with the head of Google. For a somewhat more scepitcal take on #AI, have a listen to the @green-alliance.org.uk podcast with @ginasue.bsky.social
green-alliance.org.uk/podcast/can-...
green-alliance.org.uk/podcast/can-...
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✨ We've launched our new strategy!
Our focus? Making sure solutions to the climate and nature crises can scale fast and deliver widely felt benefits for people.
Read more in our latest blog from our executive director, @shaunspiers1.bsky.social, and chair, Laura Sandys:
Our focus? Making sure solutions to the climate and nature crises can scale fast and deliver widely felt benefits for people.
Read more in our latest blog from our executive director, @shaunspiers1.bsky.social, and chair, Laura Sandys:
Our new strategy will meet the challenges of the next five years
This post is by Shaun Spiers, executive director, and Laura Sandys, chair, of Green Alliance.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
✨ We've launched our new strategy!
Our focus? Making sure solutions to the climate and nature crises can scale fast and deliver widely felt benefits for people.
Read more in our latest blog from our executive director, @shaunspiers1.bsky.social, and chair, Laura Sandys:
Our focus? Making sure solutions to the climate and nature crises can scale fast and deliver widely felt benefits for people.
Read more in our latest blog from our executive director, @shaunspiers1.bsky.social, and chair, Laura Sandys:
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Scrapping green subsidies is short-termist sabotage – and as usual the consumer will pay | Camilla Born
Scrapping green subsidies is short-termist sabotage – and as usual the consumer will pay | Camilla Born
Weaning ourselves off gas is the only way to reduce energy bills long term. Cutting support for this is exactly the ‘sticking-plaster politics’ Labour promised to end, says CEO of Electrify Britain Camilla Born
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November 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Scrapping green subsidies is short-termist sabotage – and as usual the consumer will pay | Camilla Born
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If we don't foreground fairness in the net zero transition, we won't achieve it.
That's what our executive director @shaunspiers1.bsky.social told the @commonseac.parliament.uk in today's session on the 7th Carbon Budget.
Full session 👉 bit.ly/47Oa3jC
That's what our executive director @shaunspiers1.bsky.social told the @commonseac.parliament.uk in today's session on the 7th Carbon Budget.
Full session 👉 bit.ly/47Oa3jC
November 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
If we don't foreground fairness in the net zero transition, we won't achieve it.
That's what our executive director @shaunspiers1.bsky.social told the @commonseac.parliament.uk in today's session on the 7th Carbon Budget.
Full session 👉 bit.ly/47Oa3jC
That's what our executive director @shaunspiers1.bsky.social told the @commonseac.parliament.uk in today's session on the 7th Carbon Budget.
Full session 👉 bit.ly/47Oa3jC
Listen to the first minute of #WATO & it's hard to see the BBC as a bastion of left cosmopolitanism - Chris Philp attacking the govt & calling asylum seekers 'illegal immigrants'; a retired general attacking the govt & human rights law; a right-wing economist calling for tax cuts in the budget...
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Listen to the first minute of #WATO & it's hard to see the BBC as a bastion of left cosmopolitanism - Chris Philp attacking the govt & calling asylum seekers 'illegal immigrants'; a retired general attacking the govt & human rights law; a right-wing economist calling for tax cuts in the budget...
I really enjoyed talking to @ginasue.bsky.social about AI's promise, but also its huge environmental cost & its tendency to exacerbate existing power imbalances. Tech giants always say tech is good, of course, but we need to raise questions. Do have a listen.
🎙️ New podcast episode | AI expert @ginasue.bsky.social and Green Alliance's @shaunspiers1.bsky.social unpack the question "Can AI help solve the climate crisis?"
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November 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I really enjoyed talking to @ginasue.bsky.social about AI's promise, but also its huge environmental cost & its tendency to exacerbate existing power imbalances. Tech giants always say tech is good, of course, but we need to raise questions. Do have a listen.
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New briefing | With the deficit anywhere between £30-£50bn, tax rises look inevitable in the Autumn Budget.
But the chancellor doesn't have to choose between fiscal responsibility and growth.
We outline how fair tax reforms, clean growth investment and energy bill support can deliver both ⤵️
But the chancellor doesn't have to choose between fiscal responsibility and growth.
We outline how fair tax reforms, clean growth investment and energy bill support can deliver both ⤵️
Budget 2025: focus on fairness and growth, not tax rises >> Green Alliance briefing
In this briefing, we outline how the chancellor can navigate tight public finances in the autumn budget by focusing on fair tax reforms that remove harmful subsidies, accelerating clean growth investment and providing targeted help with high energy bills.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
New briefing | With the deficit anywhere between £30-£50bn, tax rises look inevitable in the Autumn Budget.
But the chancellor doesn't have to choose between fiscal responsibility and growth.
We outline how fair tax reforms, clean growth investment and energy bill support can deliver both ⤵️
But the chancellor doesn't have to choose between fiscal responsibility and growth.
We outline how fair tax reforms, clean growth investment and energy bill support can deliver both ⤵️
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The government could slash up to £178 from typical household energy bills by 2030 - with some renters able to save as much as £587 annually.
Our briefing shows how: move £2.3bn of levies off electricity bills, reduce system costs and raise rental efficiency standards to EPC C.
Read more ⤵️
Our briefing shows how: move £2.3bn of levies off electricity bills, reduce system costs and raise rental efficiency standards to EPC C.
Read more ⤵️
How to reduce household energy bills >> Green Alliance briefing
Energy bills remain £478 higher than in 2021, with almost nine million UK households in fuel poverty. But this doesn’t have to be the reality. By implementing targeted measures, the government could reduce a typical household bill by up to £178 per year by 2030, with some rental households seeing savings of up to £587 annually.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The government could slash up to £178 from typical household energy bills by 2030 - with some renters able to save as much as £587 annually.
Our briefing shows how: move £2.3bn of levies off electricity bills, reduce system costs and raise rental efficiency standards to EPC C.
Read more ⤵️
Our briefing shows how: move £2.3bn of levies off electricity bills, reduce system costs and raise rental efficiency standards to EPC C.
Read more ⤵️
I was pleased to sign this letter. Energy bills need to come down - see @green-alliance.org.uk's new briefing - but cutting energy efficiency measures would be the epitome of "sticking plaster politics".
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November 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I was pleased to sign this letter. Energy bills need to come down - see @green-alliance.org.uk's new briefing - but cutting energy efficiency measures would be the epitome of "sticking plaster politics".
green-alliance.org.uk/briefing/how...
green-alliance.org.uk/briefing/how...
There's one word missing in this (and similar) reports on the floods in Wales: "climate".
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Flooding 'worst ever' as threat to life remains in west Wales
A severe flood warning remains in place in west Wales, while businesses have been forced to close.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
There's one word missing in this (and similar) reports on the floods in Wales: "climate".
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Today at midday!
#GAevent | This week the government will release its climate and growth plan.
Will it show people how climate action = warmer homes, cleaner air, better transport, thriving nature and good jobs?
Join our webinar next Wednesday w/ Green Alliance experts to see if the plan meets the moment.
Will it show people how climate action = warmer homes, cleaner air, better transport, thriving nature and good jobs?
Join our webinar next Wednesday w/ Green Alliance experts to see if the plan meets the moment.
What does the government’s new climate and growth plan mean for the UK? » Green Alliance
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment
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November 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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“We’ve had ample previous experience showing how kneejerk cuts to investment in warmer homes result in customers paying billions of pounds more on their energy bills, while damaging supply chains & businesses with knock on impacts to investment & job losses" - @dharavyas.bsky.social. Precisely.
Chancellor considers cut to green levies in effort to reduce cost of energy bills
Chancellor considers cut to green levies in effort to reduce cost of energy bills
Exclusive: Rachel Reeves hopes to save up to £170 from average bill, though insiders warn move will be ‘disastrous’
Rachel Reeves is considering slashing funding for more energy efficient homes to pay for a reduction in energy bills, sources have told the Guardian, as the chancellor looks for ways to ease the cost of living in this month’s budget.
Reeves is finalising a multi-billion pound energy support package that is likely to cut taxes and green levies from people’s bills as she looks to save as much as £170 from the average bill. Continue reading...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“We’ve had ample previous experience showing how kneejerk cuts to investment in warmer homes result in customers paying billions of pounds more on their energy bills, while damaging supply chains & businesses with knock on impacts to investment & job losses" - @dharavyas.bsky.social. Precisely.
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How can we rebuild the political consensus on environmental action?
Today we're bringing together leaders from politics, business and civil society to explore this question and chart a path forward.
🧵 We'll be posting live updates from our panels and keynotes right here, so stay tuned.
#GAevent
Today we're bringing together leaders from politics, business and civil society to explore this question and chart a path forward.
🧵 We'll be posting live updates from our panels and keynotes right here, so stay tuned.
#GAevent
November 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
How can we rebuild the political consensus on environmental action?
Today we're bringing together leaders from politics, business and civil society to explore this question and chart a path forward.
🧵 We'll be posting live updates from our panels and keynotes right here, so stay tuned.
#GAevent
Today we're bringing together leaders from politics, business and civil society to explore this question and chart a path forward.
🧵 We'll be posting live updates from our panels and keynotes right here, so stay tuned.
#GAevent
Katie White MP: three options for the UK, don’t invest in our crumbling energy system & risk blackouts; invest in fossil fuels & bake in energy dependency & climate change; & or invest in a clean, secure, affordable energy system. Which one does Claire Coutinho want? #GAevent
November 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Katie White MP: three options for the UK, don’t invest in our crumbling energy system & risk blackouts; invest in fossil fuels & bake in energy dependency & climate change; & or invest in a clean, secure, affordable energy system. Which one does Claire Coutinho want? #GAevent
Great to hear Katie White accentuate the positive - change is happening & the UK is doing a good job on getting off coal & reducing emissions. #GAevent
November 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Great to hear Katie White accentuate the positive - change is happening & the UK is doing a good job on getting off coal & reducing emissions. #GAevent
Cutting methane emissions is an essential "climate emergency brake" so the fact that the government how has a Methane Action Plan is very welcome. But how good is the plan? Green Alliance's @johannbeckford.bsky.social gives his verdict.
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Is the UK’s new Methane Action Plan a step change or a misstep?
The call for a national action plan to tackle methane emissions has long been a central ask of Green Alliance and other campaigners, NGOs and researchers across the UK. This week, our calls were an…
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October 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Cutting methane emissions is an essential "climate emergency brake" so the fact that the government how has a Methane Action Plan is very welcome. But how good is the plan? Green Alliance's @johannbeckford.bsky.social gives his verdict.
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Two quick takes on the government's Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan - this podcast and a new @green-alliance.org.uk blog. That's your lunchtime sorted! greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/10/31/a...
October 31, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Two quick takes on the government's Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan - this podcast and a new @green-alliance.org.uk blog. That's your lunchtime sorted! greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/10/31/a...
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#GAevent | This week the government will release its climate and growth plan.
Will it show people how climate action = warmer homes, cleaner air, better transport, thriving nature and good jobs?
Join our webinar next Wednesday w/ Green Alliance experts to see if the plan meets the moment.
Will it show people how climate action = warmer homes, cleaner air, better transport, thriving nature and good jobs?
Join our webinar next Wednesday w/ Green Alliance experts to see if the plan meets the moment.
What does the government’s new climate and growth plan mean for the UK? » Green Alliance
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment
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October 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
#GAevent | This week the government will release its climate and growth plan.
Will it show people how climate action = warmer homes, cleaner air, better transport, thriving nature and good jobs?
Join our webinar next Wednesday w/ Green Alliance experts to see if the plan meets the moment.
Will it show people how climate action = warmer homes, cleaner air, better transport, thriving nature and good jobs?
Join our webinar next Wednesday w/ Green Alliance experts to see if the plan meets the moment.
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"It rightly positions Britain at the forefront of the clean technology revolution that will lower bills, create new jobs and protect UK energy security."
@shaunspiers1.bsky.social, executive director, responds to the publication of the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan ⤵️
@shaunspiers1.bsky.social, executive director, responds to the publication of the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan ⤵️
October 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
"It rightly positions Britain at the forefront of the clean technology revolution that will lower bills, create new jobs and protect UK energy security."
@shaunspiers1.bsky.social, executive director, responds to the publication of the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan ⤵️
@shaunspiers1.bsky.social, executive director, responds to the publication of the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan ⤵️
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From clearing litter to creating a thriving community space, our latest blog explores how one Essex community garden is improving mental health, tackling isolation and bringing nature to diverse communities.
What lessons can policymakers learn from the Woodford Greeners? Read here:
What lessons can policymakers learn from the Woodford Greeners? Read here:
Community gardens need recognition for the social, nature and mental health powerhouses they are
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October 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
From clearing litter to creating a thriving community space, our latest blog explores how one Essex community garden is improving mental health, tackling isolation and bringing nature to diverse communities.
What lessons can policymakers learn from the Woodford Greeners? Read here:
What lessons can policymakers learn from the Woodford Greeners? Read here:
"There’s no denying that the scale of ambition will have to be big. But the prize is bigger. This is the way to futureproof the UK, increase energy security, cut and stabilise the cost of living and protect the country from the worst effects of climate change."
"Years of delay and underinvestment have left people paying more due to volatile energy bills, cold homes, poor transport and the escalating impacts of climate change.
This new plan should help to change that."
Cath Smith, head of social impact, writes on the new climate plan, due next week.
This new plan should help to change that."
Cath Smith, head of social impact, writes on the new climate plan, due next week.
The carbon and growth plan needs big ambition for us all to see the benefits
Next week, the government will publish its Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan. It’s a major moment. The plan isn’t just a blueprint for how the UK will cut its greenhouse gas emissions over the…
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October 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
"There’s no denying that the scale of ambition will have to be big. But the prize is bigger. This is the way to futureproof the UK, increase energy security, cut and stabilise the cost of living and protect the country from the worst effects of climate change."
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A @theguardian.com investigation revealed that 21 recycling facilities have shut down in the past two years, threatening a sector with potential value of £2bn and capacity to support 5k jobs.
Our latest briefing explains the causes of the decline and outlines how the market could be improved ⤵️
Our latest briefing explains the causes of the decline and outlines how the market could be improved ⤵️
Why are plastics recycling plants closing in the UK? » Green Alliance
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment
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October 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
A @theguardian.com investigation revealed that 21 recycling facilities have shut down in the past two years, threatening a sector with potential value of £2bn and capacity to support 5k jobs.
Our latest briefing explains the causes of the decline and outlines how the market could be improved ⤵️
Our latest briefing explains the causes of the decline and outlines how the market could be improved ⤵️