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’s been a long wait, but the government’s new environment plan is finally out.
✅ The good news? It’s an improvement on its predecessor, with more detail and accountability.
🚀 But more ambition is needed to drive systemic change, with united action across government.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
✅ The good news? It’s an improvement on its predecessor, with more detail and accountability.
🚀 But more ambition is needed to drive systemic change, with united action across government.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Environmental Improvement Plan
Publications related to the Environmental Improvement Plan for England, including delivery plans for the Environment Act 2021 targets and annual progress reports.
www.gov.uk
December 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
📗 It’s been a long wait, but the government’s new environment plan is finally out.
✅ The good news? It’s an improvement on its predecessor, with more detail and accountability.
🚀 But more ambition is needed to drive systemic change, with united action across government.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
✅ The good news? It’s an improvement on its predecessor, with more detail and accountability.
🚀 But more ambition is needed to drive systemic change, with united action across government.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
It's probably not the big story tonight, but Richard Hughes understands the big impact that climate change is having on the economy. He and his colleagues at the OBR have engaged well with @green-alliance.org.uk & our climate adaptation task force. I'm sorry to see him go.
December 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
It's probably not the big story tonight, but Richard Hughes understands the big impact that climate change is having on the economy. He and his colleagues at the OBR have engaged well with @green-alliance.org.uk & our climate adaptation task force. I'm sorry to see him go.
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The critical minerals strategy, released to minimal fanfare at the weekend, was an opportunity to bolster economic resilience and show leadership when global resource competition is only set to intensify. Did it achieve it?
Libby Peake, senior fellow and head of resource policy breaks it down 👇
Libby Peake, senior fellow and head of resource policy breaks it down 👇
The UK’s new critical minerals strategy fails to follow through on its own logic
This weekend, to less fanfare than might have been expected, the government published its long awaited critical minerals strategy. Vision 2035 seeks to futureproof the UK’s supply of the materials …
greenallianceblog.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The critical minerals strategy, released to minimal fanfare at the weekend, was an opportunity to bolster economic resilience and show leadership when global resource competition is only set to intensify. Did it achieve it?
Libby Peake, senior fellow and head of resource policy breaks it down 👇
Libby Peake, senior fellow and head of resource policy breaks it down 👇
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🌽🌍 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | The food system is at the heart of many of today's biggest challenges. A good food strategy is an opportunity to tackle them at once.
We've outlined policies to transform the system to deliver economic growth, food security, better public health & environmental restoration 👇
We've outlined policies to transform the system to deliver economic growth, food security, better public health & environmental restoration 👇
A good food strategy 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 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🌽🌍 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | The food system is at the heart of many of today's biggest challenges. A good food strategy is an opportunity to tackle them at once.
We've outlined policies to transform the system to deliver economic growth, food security, better public health & environmental restoration 👇
We've outlined policies to transform the system to deliver economic growth, food security, better public health & environmental restoration 👇
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"Bringing down energy bills is the right priority for the chancellor for this difficult budget, when her political opponents have lined up, falsely, to blame the squeeze on families on environmental policies".
@shaunspiers1.bsky.social, executive director, reacts to today's #budget 👇
@shaunspiers1.bsky.social, executive director, reacts to today's #budget 👇
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Bringing down energy bills is the right priority for the chancellor for this difficult budget, when her political opponents have lined up, falsely, to blame the squeeze on families on environmental policies".
@shaunspiers1.bsky.social, executive director, reacts to today's #budget 👇
@shaunspiers1.bsky.social, executive director, reacts to today's #budget 👇
I get the need to free up the courts, but no more juries for political trials? That's a big blow to civil liberties. EP Thompson: "The jury attends in judgement, not only upon the accused, but also upon the justice & humanity of the Law." See also this from @lrb.co.uk:
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v0...
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v0...
November 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I get the need to free up the courts, but no more juries for political trials? That's a big blow to civil liberties. EP Thompson: "The jury attends in judgement, not only upon the accused, but also upon the justice & humanity of the Law." See also this from @lrb.co.uk:
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v0...
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v0...
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“The future of driving is clearly electric – but EVs driven on British roads don’t have to be built in Britain.”
Steve Coulter, head of economy, discusses why the UK risks losing out on jobs and investment without a robust plan for EV manufacturing in our latest blog.
Steve Coulter, head of economy, discusses why the UK risks losing out on jobs and investment without a robust plan for EV manufacturing in our latest blog.
Business as usual is not an option for the British car industry
A version of this post was first published by Business Green.
The survival of the British car industry in recent decades is remarkable, and its economic contribution is significant. But the number of vehicles being produced fell by 27% in the year to September. So policy makers must make the most of a steadily growing domestic market for electric cars and put in place the industrial strategy needed to support the car industry into the future.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
“The future of driving is clearly electric – but EVs driven on British roads don’t have to be built in Britain.”
Steve Coulter, head of economy, discusses why the UK risks losing out on jobs and investment without a robust plan for EV manufacturing in our latest blog.
Steve Coulter, head of economy, discusses why the UK risks losing out on jobs and investment without a robust plan for EV manufacturing in our latest blog.
Great scheme, congratulations to the winners!
🎉 We're excited to announce the winners of our Circular Materials Innovation Awards!
We've awarded grants to five London-based start-ups that are developing innovative, commercially viable materials that contribute to the shift to a circular economy.
Read more about the winners: zurl.co/rj9xX
We've awarded grants to five London-based start-ups that are developing innovative, commercially viable materials that contribute to the shift to a circular economy.
Read more about the winners: zurl.co/rj9xX
November 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Great scheme, congratulations to the winners!
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Energy bills are rising again – and urgent action is needed.
Today’s energy price cap increase, hitting households in the new year, is an unwelcome shock. Many are still struggling, and this will sting especially after forecasts predicted bills would fall.
@rozbulleid.bsky.social reacts 👇
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Today’s energy price cap increase, hitting households in the new year, is an unwelcome shock. Many are still struggling, and this will sting especially after forecasts predicted bills would fall.
@rozbulleid.bsky.social reacts 👇
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November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Energy bills are rising again – and urgent action is needed.
Today’s energy price cap increase, hitting households in the new year, is an unwelcome shock. Many are still struggling, and this will sting especially after forecasts predicted bills would fall.
@rozbulleid.bsky.social reacts 👇
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Today’s energy price cap increase, hitting households in the new year, is an unwelcome shock. Many are still struggling, and this will sting especially after forecasts predicted bills would fall.
@rozbulleid.bsky.social reacts 👇
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It's terrible to see job losses in any industry but when the like of ExxonMobil or INEOS blame them on climate policies, we need to ask where they're coming from. In this blog, @liamkhardy.bsky.social unpicks what's really going on.
ExxonMobil’s decision to close Mossmorran ethylene plant, risking over 400 jobs, follows a depressingly similar pattern to the closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery less than a year ago🏭
In our latest blog, Liam Hardy @liamkhardy.bsky.social discusses why this is happening and who is to blame.
In our latest blog, Liam Hardy @liamkhardy.bsky.social discusses why this is happening and who is to blame.
The truth about the closure of the Mossmorran ethylene plant
Photo © Copyright Richard Webb ExxonMobil’s decision to close its Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran in Scotland, risking over 400 jobs, follows a depressingly similar pattern to the closure o…
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November 21, 2025 at 10:57 AM
It's terrible to see job losses in any industry but when the like of ExxonMobil or INEOS blame them on climate policies, we need to ask where they're coming from. In this blog, @liamkhardy.bsky.social unpicks what's really going on.
"Bashing wildlife and the people who protect it isn’t helping anyone: I’m positive this nature-loving country would agree" - great piece by @nationaltrust.org.uk's Hilary McGrady. I hope the chancellor is listening.
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For the love of bats, we need to change this anti-nature rhetoric
For some in politics, it seems, conservation serves only one purpose: to get in the way of progress
www.thetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
"Bashing wildlife and the people who protect it isn’t helping anyone: I’m positive this nature-loving country would agree" - great piece by @nationaltrust.org.uk's Hilary McGrady. I hope the chancellor is listening.
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
"When droughts, floods or extreme heat hit, we are all impacted, but it’s the most vulnerable communities that pay the price.... Investing in adaptation isn’t a distraction from tackling the causes of climate change – it’s how we protect people while we do it." Well said Beth Mead!
November 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
"When droughts, floods or extreme heat hit, we are all impacted, but it’s the most vulnerable communities that pay the price.... Investing in adaptation isn’t a distraction from tackling the causes of climate change – it’s how we protect people while we do it." Well said Beth Mead!
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🌍Huge thanks to @islamicreliefuk.bsky.social for hosting yesterday’s panel event with us!🌍
Speakers explored how the Global South bears the brunt of climate change despite being least responsible, the urgent need for renewed UK climate finance, and more
Speakers explored how the Global South bears the brunt of climate change despite being least responsible, the urgent need for renewed UK climate finance, and more
November 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🌍Huge thanks to @islamicreliefuk.bsky.social for hosting yesterday’s panel event with us!🌍
Speakers explored how the Global South bears the brunt of climate change despite being least responsible, the urgent need for renewed UK climate finance, and more
Speakers explored how the Global South bears the brunt of climate change despite being least responsible, the urgent need for renewed UK climate finance, and more
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“Grangemouth didn’t fail because of climate policy or net zero targets. It failed because it was uncompetitive and there was no long term government strategy to steer what happened next.”
@rozbulleid.bsky.social writes on the lessons learned from and opportunities ahead for Grangemouth ⤵️
@rozbulleid.bsky.social writes on the lessons learned from and opportunities ahead for Grangemouth ⤵️
Lessons from Grangemouth: how the UK should manage industrial transition
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November 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
“Grangemouth didn’t fail because of climate policy or net zero targets. It failed because it was uncompetitive and there was no long term government strategy to steer what happened next.”
@rozbulleid.bsky.social writes on the lessons learned from and opportunities ahead for Grangemouth ⤵️
@rozbulleid.bsky.social writes on the lessons learned from and opportunities ahead for Grangemouth ⤵️
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
green-alliance.org.uk/podcast/can-...
green-alliance.org.uk/podcast/can-...
Can AI help solve the climate crisis? » Green Alliance
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment
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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
www.theguardian.com
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.
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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".
green-alliance.org.uk/briefing/how...
green-alliance.org.uk/briefing/how...
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...