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Hanna: No rollback on climate change commitments
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna says the UK Government must not roll back climate commitments, opposing the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill ahead of its Commons second reading. She backs an amendment to block it and calls for renewables and energy efficiency instead.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill second reading in Commons Original release: Hanna: No rollback on climate change commitments (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: COP28 agreement on fossil fuels lacks substance
SDLP Climate Change Spokesperson Mark H Durkan says the COP28 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels lacks ambition and is weak without quantified targets. He calls for a watertight just transition plan and a corporate green levy on large companies.
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: COP28 agreement on transitioning away from fossil fuels Original release: Durkan: COP28 agreement on fossil fuels lacks substance (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood slams Sunak climate U-Turn
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls Rishi Sunak's U-turn on net-zero action a cynical stunt and says Britain is pulling back on urgent climate measures. He points to Lough Neagh's ecological crisis and the Climate Change Committee's finding on lost global leadership.
Environment and climate Issue: UK Government review of net zero targets Original release: Eastwood slams Sunak climate U-Turn (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: Everyone has a part to play in fighting climate emergency
SDLP climate spokesperson Gary McKeown says everyone, from governments and large firms to households, must share responsibility ahead of Earth Day 2023, urging councils to use recycling, pollution controls and planning for biodiversity. SDLP active travel spokesperson Simon Lee calls for…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: SDLP: Everyone has a part to play in fighting climate emergency (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: COP27 progress doesn’t go far enough
SDLP Climate Change Spokesperson Mark H Durkan welcomes the COP27 agreement on damage and loss financial assistance for poorer countries but says it does not go far enough. He calls for radical action on greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuels, and urges restoration of the Executive so Northern…
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: COP27 agreement on damage and loss financial assistance Original release: Durkan: COP27 progress doesn’t go far enough (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Urgency of climate action highlights immorality of Stormont boycott
SDLP climate spokesperson Mark H Durkan says it is shameful that Stormont cannot function during COP27, blaming the DUP's boycott for blocking climate measures. He calls for an executive climate emergency declaration, a Green New Deal and an all-island energy approach.
Environment and climate Issue: COP27 climate summit in Egypt Original release: Durkan: Urgency of climate action highlights immorality of Stormont boycott (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Soaring temperatures show need to tackle climate crisis
SDLP MLA Cara Hunter warns that the current heatwave across Ireland and Britain shows the need to act on the climate crisis, and urges action after reports Conservative leadership contenders may weaken the UK's 2050 net zero goal.
Environment and climate Issue: Tory leadership candidates' reported stance on UK net zero 2050 target Original release: Hunter: Soaring temperatures show need to tackle climate crisis (opens in a new tab)