We engage in the public institutions of work and school and club and team, because it is there that we find meaning and purpose. But sometimes when we engage, we find confrontation not affirmation. — Barry Gardiner Copy Share Image
It is hard to imagine a world without bees. It would be even harder to live in it. — Barry Gardiner Copy Share
Climate change is a threat to the conditions in which our economy can function at all. — Barry Gardiner Copy Share
As we pump greenhouse gases into our atmosphere, the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide, making the seawater acidic and hostile for shellfish and corals. — Barry Gardiner Copy Share
The costs of solar energy across the world have come down so fast that its growth as a cheap, clean energy source has been… — Barry Gardiner Copy Share
Climate change is a shared crisis - one that transcends politics and borders and must be fought collectively, justly and transparently. — Barry Gardiner Copy Share
The U.K. should see overseas aid as an investment in the future potential of a market and shouldn't be used as a stick to… — Barry Gardiner Copy Share
Doing nothing to stop national parks being drilled for oil isn't what climate leadership looks like. — Barry Gardiner Copy Share
We must commit to a positive programme of ocean recovery to combat the effects of climate breakdown, and boost our oceans' capacity to tackle… — Barry Gardiner Copy Share
The more we engage with others, the more we find people with whom we do not share the values and truths that we consider… — Barry Gardiner Copy Share
We need robust sustainability regulations for shipping that are internationally recognised and respected. This will ensure shipping plays its part in the global transition… — Barry Gardiner Copy Share
After years of globalisation, disaffected populations have lost confidence that the system is fair. — Barry Gardiner Copy Share
Whilst the developed world may say it wants to see much greater commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, this may only be politically feasible… — Barry Gardiner Copy Share
Like air pollution, flood risk is a threat that government should be protecting us against. — Barry Gardiner Copy Share
Our view has been that unless stringent environmental tests can be passed by would-be frackers, then no fracking should take place. — Barry Gardiner Copy Share
