Climate change - Catherine West

My latest Climate Change & Environment Update Report

This month, two major global events are taking place. Firstly, nations have come together for the UN ocean conference in Lisbon, Portugal, to discuss the health of our oceans. During the opening session, the UN secretary general, António Guterres, declared an “ocean emergency” and called on global leaders and heads…

Save our Trees

Yet again locally, we’ve seen insurance companies putting profits over trees by demanding a tree on Oakfield Road is felled because of subsidence claims because it’s cheaper for them than underpinning a property. It’s an issue I first raised in Parliament back in 2020 when several trees in Queens Wood…

My latest Climate Change & Environment Update Report

The State Opening of Parliament took place on 10th May. We desperately needed a Queen’s Speech that would tackle the cost-of-living crisis and bring forward the emergency energy efficiency measures we need. Unfortunately, this was another wasted opportunity. I fear that Parliament’s new session will contain little to tackle the…

My latest Climate Change & Environment Update Report

In February 2022, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the latest instalment of a UN report that was signed off by 270 scientists from 67 countries – a truly global warning. The report’s findings are devastating – current emissions could lead to a 2.7C rise. It is clear that our…

My letter to the Transport Secretary on ghost flights

According to the Government, almost 15,000 ghost flights have left the UK since the pandemic began. These are flights that are flown with few or no passengers on board so that airlines can keep their take-off and landing runway rights. Yes this is right, amidst a global climate emergency planes are flying unnecessarily to meet…

IPCC: Latest report warns of ‘irreversible’ impacts of global warming

This week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the latest instalment of a UN report that was signed off by 270 scientists from 67 countries – a truly global warning. According to the report, the world is already facing “unequivocal” consequences of climate change, which is intensifying heatwaves,…

UK’s commitment to supporting climate vulnerable countries

I have today written to the Foreign Secretary to express my concerns about the UK’s commitment to supporting climate vulnerable countries and ensure that aid reaches those who need it most. Read my letter here: The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs…

WATCH: proposed expansion of Edmonton Incinerator

We are in a climate emergency and our community wants change. I welcomed yesterday’s Parliamentary debate on the expansion of Edmonton Incinerator and repeated my support for a pause and review. These plans were approved a long time ago, back when Boris Johnson was Mayor of London. Technology has moved…

My latest Climate Change & Environment Update Report

2022 will be another crucial year for the climate. After all the promises and impressive speeches from COP26, it is vital that Boris Johnson continues the momentum and ensures that the global community show real action. The data is sharper than ever, and, across the world, we can already see…

My response to COP26

After two weeks of difficult negotiations, the Glasgow climate summit ended in November. Although I praise COP26 President Alok Sharma for his work leading up to and during the summit, it is disappointing that the Glasgow Deal was watered down in the final minutes. It is also unfortunate that Alok…

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