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Al Pinkerton's Climate-related Tweets, Speeches & Votes

We've found the following climate-related tweets, speeches & votes by Al Pinkerton

• 2 Jun 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  At a time of intense geopolitical instability, British households remain particularly exposed to volatile global energy prices. Indeed, Ofgem has announced a 13% rise in the energy price cap from July. Given that there are interconnectors with six European countries already, does the Minister agree with a coterie of esteemed energy economists that the single greatest thing that this Government could do to strengthen our energy security, drive long-term investment in renewable energy and bring down bills would be to recouple our electricity market with that of the European Union? [ Interruption. ]

  Full debate: EU Internal Electricity Market

• 4 Mar 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  The opening up of the Arctic is undoubtedly one of the most consequential geopolitical shifts of the 21st century. As we know, climate change is transforming the region at extraordinary speed. Retreating sea ice is opening new maritime routes and increasing access to energy resources and critical minerals, drawing renewed strategic interest from major powers.

  Full debate: NATO and the High Arctic

• 13 Jan 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  Prior to our brief interruption, the Minister described a part of the world that is undergoing considerable change and turbulence, not least from climate change. Will he reflect on how UK procurement and military doctrine might have to go to a similar scale and rapidity of change in order to respond to, and reflect, the challenges of an increasingly liquified Arctic that is no longer in a frozen state?

  Full debate: Arctic and High North

• 13 Jan 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  I am hugely grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way and for his excellent speech. He is giving a powerful evocation of the significant crisis that exists within Nigeria in terms of intolerance and faith-related death. Can he indicate—this is a genuine question of inquiry—to what extent there are intersections with other sources of conflict such as terrorism and the resource competition he mentioned, and potentially even climate change? To what extent are those drivers of the kind of religious intolerance that we see playing out in his speech?

  Full debate: Nigeria: Freedom of Religion or Belief

• 28 Oct 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  Connected and automated vehicles offer the prospect of a safer, more efficient and more sustainable public transport system. They hold particular potential for areas such as my constituency, Surrey Heath, where public transport remains inadequate, with slow, disconnected bus routes, poor rail links to London and limited options for those without a private vehicle. If implemented effectively and securely, this technology could transform mobility by giving greater independence to older residents and—as the hon. Member for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme (Lee Pitcher) said—to those with disabilities or medical conditions. That would reduce isolation and improve access to essential services. It could also help us to meet our net zero goals by cutting reliance on private cars and encouraging cleaner, shared modes of travel, while improving road safety for all users, including cyclists and pedestrians. In semi-rural areas, connected and automated vehicles could link villages where bus services are unreliable, while easing congestion. Congestion is a major issue in Surrey Heath, which has the second-highest car dependency rate of any in the country, with 1.64 cars per household.

  Full debate: Connected and Automated Vehicles

• 25 Feb 2025: Tweet

  In a world of climate change, climate conflict, growing insecurity and instability in the developing world and mass human displacement, that ODA could prove to be very shortsighted and, ultimately, costly in £-terms and social strife. [Source]

• 24 Jul 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  Chobham common is one of the finest remaining examples of lowland heath left anywhere in the world. Wildfires are common—increasingly so—as we are gripped by the climate crisis. We are grateful to the brave men and women of Surrey Fire and Rescue, who battle the toughest of conditions to keep residents and their property safe. They deserve our fullest support, especially now as they go into battle again, facing another round of cuts to that vital-to-life service.

  Full debate: Education and Opportunity

• 31 Jul 2023: Tweet

  Of course, the Tories have banned onshore wind (the cheapest source of renewable energy generation); have failed to insulate homes since 2015; and scrapped zero-carbon building regs. All of which left the U.K. horribly exposed to regional geopolitics. [Source]

• 02 Nov 2022: Tweet

  War, political instability, and climate change are key drivers of displacement - which is only going to intensify as this century advances. Notwithstanding the febrile media and political narratives, the U.K. is neither being “invaded”, nor is it doing its “fair share”. /4 https://twitter.com/AlPinkerton/status/1587955986836373504/photo/1 [Source]

• 08 Aug 2022: Tweet

  Every day’s a learning day - even on holiday from @RHULGeography. Today it’s climate change, caves (grottes), speleothems, bison, aurochs and elk. https://twitter.com/AlPinkerton/status/1556627792095285248/photo/1 [Source]

• 24 Jul 2022: Tweet

  @seat2d We need to recognise that, with climate change accelerating, the mass movement of people seeking asylum because of famine, drought, climate-related conflict, etc. is only going to increase, and international cooperation on a continental (and global scale) will be essential. [Source]

• 19 Jul 2022: Tweet

  @olimould The most shocking thing is that some people, despite the science and the evidence of their own eyes, still refuse to accept that anthropogenic climate change is real, is happening now, and is the single greatest crisis that we must address as a human civilisation. [Source]

• 08 Jul 2022: Tweet

  Cost of living crisis Inflation at 10%+ Lowest GDP growth in G7 Energy crisis Housing crisis Climate crisis War in Europe Meanwhile, over at the Tories, it’s “controversial street names” time. #priorities https://twitter.com/AlPinkerton/status/1545441892892114944/photo/1 [Source]

• 22 Feb 2022: Tweet

  This is an essential read for anyone who really wants understand the regional/territorial geopolitics propelling the current Ukraine crisis - and why we shouldn’t become distracted from the biggest challenges facing the future of human civilisation: climate change. https://twitter.com/Toal_CritGeo/status/1496148457115037696 [Source]

• 31 Jan 2022: Tweet

  Great to host my brilliant colleague, @CMartinPuertas, for this evening’s Live Q&A on climate change, and global atmospheric and ocean circulation systems. *With apologies for the gratuitous reference to the The Day After Tomorrow (2004). ❄️ https://twitter.com/RHULGeography/status/1488195561899454469 [Source]

• 21 Jan 2021: Tweet

  Let’s not tell Ted about the Vienna Convention, the Geneva Convention, the Bretton Woods institutions, the Oslo Accords, the Treaty of Versailles, the Kyoto Protocol.... https://twitter.com/SenTedCruz/status/1352040800646029312 [Source]

• 19 Jan 2021: Tweet

  @mr_perez5 @RHULGeography This helps to frame geopolitical interest in everything from climate change, the exploitation of rare earth minerals, maritime and territorial claims, bordering practices - as well as the stories and narratives that are told to shape our interpretation of these issues. [Source]

• 15 Nov 2020: Tweet

  And if the U.K. hopes that #COP26 will be a success, then it surely also accepts that international, legally-enforceable commitments to reduce carbon will be required and that international compliance will need to be monitored and enforced (and non-compliance penalised). [Source]

• 09 May 2020: Tweet

  Precisely why we need geographers more than ever. —proud to be part of the brilliant @RHULGeography⁩ where we examine the biggest challenges affecting the world today, from climate change & global health to geopolitics & urban change @RoyalHolloway⁩ https://blog.geographydirections.com/2020/05/07/geo-visualising-the-pandemic-how-geography-is-helping-to-tell-complex-stories-with-data/ [Source]

• 23 Nov 2019: Tweet

  All this at a time when we need to increase our tree cover in the U.K., capture carbon from our environment, protect biodiversity, protect our green space, and act meaningfully on the #ClimateEmergency It’s time for a #freshstart in Surrey Heath. [Source]

• 21 Nov 2019: Tweet

  And the scandal of inappropriate, unregulated development in Surrey Heath continues. —Nearly 200 mature trees were cut down in a single day on Park Ave in central Camberley. This at the same time that @Surreyheath belatedly declared a Climate Emergency. #FreshStart https://twitter.com/AlPinkerton/status/1197549973111525378/photo/1 [Source]

• 01 Nov 2019: Tweet

  @elay55 @xtrand @MrNP @EmmaKennedy Newer, more efficient aeroplanes are certainly “lower” CO2 per passenger. [Source]

• 29 Oct 2019: Tweet

  Not ancient, not “of value” (so say @Surreyheath) but a vital green refuge & barrier between Windlesham & the M3. —Today I met incredible campaigners fighting Persimmon Homes & Surrey Heath Council, who would flatten this woodland for 125 houses. #TreesMatter #ClimateEmergency https://twitter.com/AlPinkerton/status/1189193120828792832/photo/1 [Source]

• 24 Nov 2017: Tweet

  @hopkinspeter1 Erm. That they (we) are leading the fight against climate change!! [Source]

• 19 Jul 2015: Tweet

  Australians distrust climate change science more that anyone else in the world. #sceptics http://ind.pn/1MceoOc [Source]

• 23 Feb 2015: Tweet

  #2014review climate change belief link to flooding http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-31024149 [Source]

• 11 Dec 2014: Tweet

  “@guardian: John Kerry: climate change is now a security issue http://bit.ly/1BdSaUR” // one for #gg2052 [Source]

• 09 May 2013: Tweet

  #msctalks Next to the podium @tsapptsapp on "Fate of the World" and role of garming in climate change futures. #edutainment [Source]

• 09 May 2013: Tweet

  Now up: Johanne Brun on Arctic rumours and conspiracies. Climate change, Russian flags and race to the poles. #msctalks [Source]

• 29 Nov 2012: Tweet

  How many games can you count in this Breugel painting? & what's the connection to climate change? #teaser #manley1012 https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=breugel+games&hl=en&client=safari&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=7bG3UK7GL82QhQfApYCACw&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=320&bih=416#i=0 [Source]