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Thread on the greenie aspect of #WhyAreTheyDoingThis?
Dear followers, please add to this thread by Googling 'Green Recovery', Green Renewal', 'Green New Deal', and other variations, plus the name of your favourite global dictator - e.g., 'Michael Gove' 'Green Renewal'.
Dear followers, please add to this thread by Googling 'Green Recovery', Green Renewal', 'Green New Deal', and other variations, plus the name of your favourite global dictator - e.g., 'Michael Gove' 'Green Renewal'.
@michaelgove 'Green Renewal'
"...it means a Green Brexit. When we speak as a Government of Global Britain it is not just as...a champion of sustainable development, an advocate for global social justice, a leader in environmental science..." https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-unfrozen-moment-delivering-a-green-brexit
"...it means a Green Brexit. When we speak as a Government of Global Britain it is not just as...a champion of sustainable development, an advocate for global social justice, a leader in environmental science..." https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-unfrozen-moment-delivering-a-green-brexit
"Michael Gove’s self-confessed conversion from ‘shy green’ to ‘full-throated environmentalist’ is now complete." https://greenallianceblog.org.uk/2019/07/17/michael-gove-believes-in-a-bold-green-agenda-but-what-about-the-next-pm/
This creepy one came up when I Googled @michaelgove's name with 'green recovery'. @Barclays pushing greenie guff.
'...with the European Union and the UK indicating that they will incorporate green policies in their recovery plans.' https://www.investmentbank.barclays.com/our-insights/The-post-COVID-economy.html?cid=paidsearch-textads_google_google_themes_egs_post_covid_uk_egs_post_covid_phrase_372436178573&gclid=CjwKCAiAnIT9BRAmEiwANaoE1dhxNRrj6WIlwbiyHK8eqlSyhaAw230Gt3YRqNQt-YqD5ATsfPqTCxoCZjQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
'...with the European Union and the UK indicating that they will incorporate green policies in their recovery plans.' https://www.investmentbank.barclays.com/our-insights/The-post-COVID-economy.html?cid=paidsearch-textads_google_google_themes_egs_post_covid_uk_egs_post_covid_phrase_372436178573&gclid=CjwKCAiAnIT9BRAmEiwANaoE1dhxNRrj6WIlwbiyHK8eqlSyhaAw230Gt3YRqNQt-YqD5ATsfPqTCxoCZjQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
“...it’s important in the United States and in Brazil that we recognise that there will be people, at the state and at the city level, who can play a vital role in driving change that we all need to see.” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/11/michael-gove-criticises-us-brazil-climate-crisis-scepticism-cop-26
“The single greatest challenge that we face in the next 18 months is making sure that the climate and environment emergency… is addressed with the force, passion, and determination that it deserves.” @michaelgove Single greatest challenge, eh? 
https://greenallianceblog.org.uk/2020/02/10/the-government-needs-to-shift-gear-fast-to-make-cop26-a-success/
https://greenallianceblog.org.uk/2020/02/10/the-government-needs-to-shift-gear-fast-to-make-cop26-a-success/
An extremely revealing sentence from @robertshrimsley of @FT: 'Others highlight the green influence of a ‘holy trinity’ of Michael Gove, cabinet office minister, Zac Goldsmith, environment minister, and Mr Johnson’s fiancée Carrie Symonds.' https://www.carbonbrief.org/daily-brief/chancellor-to-announce-3bn-green-recovery-as-part-of-coronavirus-strategy
The 'Environment Bill' is back in Parliament today, 3rd November, when everyone's eyes are on the US election. Did you know the bill introduces a powerful new climate politburo? https://greenallianceblog.org.uk/2020/10/29/why-the-environment-bill-must-come-back-with-a-bang-not-a-whimper/
'This strong and independent body is a key part of the government’s vision to lead the world in protecting our environment and building back greener from the COVID pandemic.' https://deframedia.blog.gov.uk/2020/10/28/environment-bill-new-independent-environmental-regulator/
Ladies and gentlemen, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Minister for COP 26, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. (Can you believe we've got a Minister for a UN climate event at the end of next year?) https://twitter.com/AlokSharma_RDG/status/1322944516459024385?s=20
The World Bank Group, and Regional Banks, have responded with speed..to the pandemic, making over 200 billion dollars available...
Now, I believe, we must clarify precisely how this funding will support a green, inclusive and resilient global recovery.' https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/a-sustainable-recovery-for-people-and-planet
Now, I believe, we must clarify precisely how this funding will support a green, inclusive and resilient global recovery.' https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/a-sustainable-recovery-for-people-and-planet
