Celeste Hicks
@chadceleste.bsky.social
Possibly the UK's only inhabitant of the crossover space between the Sahel, aviation decarbonisation & clean air. Recovering author of 3 books. Policy Manager at the Aviation Environment Federation
We've been talking about a third runway for decades, but the fundamental problem is Heathrow is surrounded on all sides by critical infrastructure that can't easily be moved, @chadceleste.bsky.social tells @stevehreports.bsky.social.
August 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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We've been talking about a third runway for decades, but the fundamental problem is Heathrow is surrounded on all sides by critical infrastructure that can't easily be moved, @chadceleste.bsky.social tells @stevehreports.bsky.social.
August 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We've been talking about a third runway for decades, but the fundamental problem is Heathrow is surrounded on all sides by critical infrastructure that can't easily be moved, @chadceleste.bsky.social tells @stevehreports.bsky.social.
This feels a bit like #Heathrow already know the plan is so outrageous it will likely suffocate like HS2. But let's see how realistic a £50bn scheme is
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Heathrow Airport's third runway expansion plans to cost £49bn
Heathrow says expansion is
www.bbc.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 11:56 AM
This feels a bit like #Heathrow already know the plan is so outrageous it will likely suffocate like HS2. But let's see how realistic a £50bn scheme is
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Is #SAF the best environmental use of waste feedstocks? Unfortunately, no. Read more in our new report @theaef.bsky.social @green-alliance.org.uk
www.aef.org.uk/2025/07/18/i...
www.aef.org.uk/2025/07/18/i...
Is SAF the most efficient path to economy-wide decarbonisation? - Aviation Environment Federation
The UK’s SAF mandate came into operation in early 2025. It supports the use of primarily waste-based feedstocks to create jet fuel, creating a “closed loop” of carbon emissions that, …
www.aef.org.uk
July 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Is #SAF the best environmental use of waste feedstocks? Unfortunately, no. Read more in our new report @theaef.bsky.social @green-alliance.org.uk
www.aef.org.uk/2025/07/18/i...
www.aef.org.uk/2025/07/18/i...
Time and again #nightflights come up as one of the worst impacts of living near an airport. Congratulations to @galba.uk who stopped Leeds Bradford Airport from re-writing the rules:
www.galba.uk/our-campaign... @theaef.bsky.social @wearepossible.bsky.social
www.galba.uk/our-campaign... @theaef.bsky.social @wearepossible.bsky.social
We've stopped the airport from flying unlimited night flights! - Galba
www.galba.uk
July 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Time and again #nightflights come up as one of the worst impacts of living near an airport. Congratulations to @galba.uk who stopped Leeds Bradford Airport from re-writing the rules:
www.galba.uk/our-campaign... @theaef.bsky.social @wearepossible.bsky.social
www.galba.uk/our-campaign... @theaef.bsky.social @wearepossible.bsky.social
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Want to learn more about the current debate happening around airport expansion, aviation alternative fuels and decarbonisation?
Here's @chadceleste.bsky.social explaining the uncertainty around alternative fuels and what we should do about it 💪 4/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwyV...
Here's @chadceleste.bsky.social explaining the uncertainty around alternative fuels and what we should do about it 💪 4/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwyV...
Are we decarbonising UK aviation quick enough?
YouTube video by Aviation Environment Federation (AEF)
www.youtube.com
June 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Want to learn more about the current debate happening around airport expansion, aviation alternative fuels and decarbonisation?
Here's @chadceleste.bsky.social explaining the uncertainty around alternative fuels and what we should do about it 💪 4/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwyV...
Here's @chadceleste.bsky.social explaining the uncertainty around alternative fuels and what we should do about it 💪 4/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwyV...
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@chadceleste.bsky.social, AEF’s Policy Manager, told MPs on the Committee that UK aviation is not decarbonising fast enough.
Consequently, airport expansion is irresponsible and the Government should be wary of an over-reliance on so-called Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs). 2/4
Consequently, airport expansion is irresponsible and the Government should be wary of an over-reliance on so-called Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs). 2/4
June 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
@chadceleste.bsky.social, AEF’s Policy Manager, told MPs on the Committee that UK aviation is not decarbonising fast enough.
Consequently, airport expansion is irresponsible and the Government should be wary of an over-reliance on so-called Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs). 2/4
Consequently, airport expansion is irresponsible and the Government should be wary of an over-reliance on so-called Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs). 2/4
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Is UK aviation decarbonising fast enough?
Last month the @commonseac.parliament.uk held a session investigating whether airport expansion is compatible with the UK's climate and nature targets. AEF was invited to give evidence. 1/4
www.aef.org.uk/2025/06/05/u...
Last month the @commonseac.parliament.uk held a session investigating whether airport expansion is compatible with the UK's climate and nature targets. AEF was invited to give evidence. 1/4
www.aef.org.uk/2025/06/05/u...
‘Alternative aviation fuels are useful but not enough,’ says AEF to the Environmental Audit Committee - Aviation Environment Federation
On Wednesday 14th of May 2025, the Environmental Audit Committee held an evidence session as part of its inquiry into whether airport expansion is compatible with the UK’s climate and …
www.aef.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Is UK aviation decarbonising fast enough?
Last month the @commonseac.parliament.uk held a session investigating whether airport expansion is compatible with the UK's climate and nature targets. AEF was invited to give evidence. 1/4
www.aef.org.uk/2025/06/05/u...
Last month the @commonseac.parliament.uk held a session investigating whether airport expansion is compatible with the UK's climate and nature targets. AEF was invited to give evidence. 1/4
www.aef.org.uk/2025/06/05/u...
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As our Policy Manager, @chadceleste.bsky.social, outlined in front of the @commonseac.parliament.uk last week, aviation is not decarbonising fast enough and other policy measures, such as demand measures and frequent flyer levies, need to be considered. 4/4
May 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
As our Policy Manager, @chadceleste.bsky.social, outlined in front of the @commonseac.parliament.uk last week, aviation is not decarbonising fast enough and other policy measures, such as demand measures and frequent flyer levies, need to be considered. 4/4
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First @thecccuk.bsky.social said a Heathrow third runway would risk torpedoing the UK’s climate goals & now the DfT's own research shows the massive climate impacts. It’s also clear we can’t rely on the silver bullet of sustainable aviation fuel to save the day.
Here’s the climate toll of Britain’s new Heathrow runway
Government documents obtained by POLITICO show environmental forecasts for the major airport expansion.
tinyurl.com
May 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
First @thecccuk.bsky.social said a Heathrow third runway would risk torpedoing the UK’s climate goals & now the DfT's own research shows the massive climate impacts. It’s also clear we can’t rely on the silver bullet of sustainable aviation fuel to save the day.
My kids are obsessed with Race Across the world www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-... it's so nice to see mainstream TV extolling the virtues of slow travel @flightfreeuk.bsky.social #flightfree
Race Across the World locations: Where is the new series filmed?
From the starting point at the Great Wall of China, the teams are headed to the southernmost tip of India
www.independent.co.uk
May 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
My kids are obsessed with Race Across the world www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-... it's so nice to see mainstream TV extolling the virtues of slow travel @flightfreeuk.bsky.social #flightfree
If you haven't already, pls consider signing this petition against #airport expansion #ExpansionRebellion @flightfreeuk.bsky.social @noairportexp.bsky.social @wearepossible.bsky.social petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Stop airport expansion: halt all airport expansion plans across the UK
More than 20 airports across the UK have expansion plans, which will result in a combined increase of 60%+ capacity. More flights means more emissions, at a time when we should be doing everything we ...
petition.parliament.uk
April 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
If you haven't already, pls consider signing this petition against #airport expansion #ExpansionRebellion @flightfreeuk.bsky.social @noairportexp.bsky.social @wearepossible.bsky.social petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
A thoughtful read on the new planning bill #PIB & its disregard for nature www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labour’s great nature sellout is the worst attack on England’s ecosystems I’ve seen in my lifetime | George Monbiot
The horrifying planning bill, which rips up environmental protections, was drafted with CEOs in mind. We know because Keir Starmer told us, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
A thoughtful read on the new planning bill #PIB & its disregard for nature www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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One of the most shocking things I have read for a while:
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April 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
One of the most shocking things I have read for a while:
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bizarre decision but it looks like it's already drawing more attention to this perfectly innocuous and valuable bit of public service podcasting 🤷♀️
as I'm not a BBC employee I can tell it like it is: heat pumps are great! UK needs policies & industry investment to extend the benefits to everyone
as I'm not a BBC employee I can tell it like it is: heat pumps are great! UK needs policies & industry investment to extend the benefits to everyone
Sad news about the Happy Heat Pump Podcast.
Sorry to say, that after about 20 episodes, we’re drawing it to a close at the request of the BBC which worries it may be seen as steering into areas of public controversy.
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youtu.be/RJPKgngqoX0?...
Sorry to say, that after about 20 episodes, we’re drawing it to a close at the request of the BBC which worries it may be seen as steering into areas of public controversy.
1/2
youtu.be/RJPKgngqoX0?...
https://youtu.be/RJPKgngqoX0?si=92B9xN4zy6BiWXqK
t.co
April 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
bizarre decision but it looks like it's already drawing more attention to this perfectly innocuous and valuable bit of public service podcasting 🤷♀️
as I'm not a BBC employee I can tell it like it is: heat pumps are great! UK needs policies & industry investment to extend the benefits to everyone
as I'm not a BBC employee I can tell it like it is: heat pumps are great! UK needs policies & industry investment to extend the benefits to everyone
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Expanding Luton Airport at this time “is a huge environmental gamble, with uncertain economic prospects, and exposing many local residents to higher levels of noise and air pollution,” explains Tim Johnson, AEF’s director 😷☁️🛬
www.edie.net/london-luton...
www.edie.net/london-luton...
London Luton Airport expansion dubbed ‘a huge environmental gamble’ - edie
UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has given the green light for London Luton Airport to expand, increasing its maximum passenger capacity from 18 million to 32 million.
www.edie.net
April 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Expanding Luton Airport at this time “is a huge environmental gamble, with uncertain economic prospects, and exposing many local residents to higher levels of noise and air pollution,” explains Tim Johnson, AEF’s director 😷☁️🛬
www.edie.net/london-luton...
www.edie.net/london-luton...
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I've just signed this petition to keep the passenger cap at Dublin Airport to protect our climate and our children's futures. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/ke...
Keep the Dublin Airport Passenger Cap - Help protect children from harm
I've just signed this petition to keep the passenger cap at Dublin Airport to protect our climate and our children's futures. Will you sign too?
my.uplift.ie
March 31, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I've just signed this petition to keep the passenger cap at Dublin Airport to protect our climate and our children's futures. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/ke...
Will airport expansion lead to growth? @thecccuk.bsky.social says #Aviation will be the biggest emitting sector by 2040, & that's without non-CO2 impacts such as #contrails which double the impact. @theaef.bsky.social
Petition: Stop airport expansion: halt all airport expansion plans across the UK
More than 20 airports across the UK have expansion plans, which will result in a combined increase of 60%+ capacity. More flights means more emissions, at a time when we should be doing everything we ...
petition.parliament.uk
March 31, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Will airport expansion lead to growth? @thecccuk.bsky.social says #Aviation will be the biggest emitting sector by 2040, & that's without non-CO2 impacts such as #contrails which double the impact. @theaef.bsky.social
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March 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Great progress on day three of our petition: thanks to the nearly 500 people who have signed. Can we reach the next 500?
Please sign and share, and help us tell the government we don't want airport expansion: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Please sign and share, and help us tell the government we don't want airport expansion: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Stop airport expansion: halt all airport expansion plans across the UK
More than 20 airports across the UK have expansion plans, which will result in a combined increase of 60%+ capacity. More flights means more emissions, at a time when we should be doing everything we ...
petition.parliament.uk
March 26, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Great progress on day three of our petition: thanks to the nearly 500 people who have signed. Can we reach the next 500?
Please sign and share, and help us tell the government we don't want airport expansion: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Please sign and share, and help us tell the government we don't want airport expansion: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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We are pleased to present AEF's Annual Report for 2024, where we reflect on the key highlights from our work over the past year.
Take a look to get insights into Government policy, biodiversity, airport expansion and more!
www.aef.org.uk/2025/03/24/a...
Take a look to get insights into Government policy, biodiversity, airport expansion and more!
www.aef.org.uk/2025/03/24/a...
AEF's 2024 Annual Report - Aviation Environment Federation
We are pleased to present AEF's Annual Report for 2024, where we reflect on the key highlights from our work over the past year.
www.aef.org.uk
March 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We are pleased to present AEF's Annual Report for 2024, where we reflect on the key highlights from our work over the past year.
Take a look to get insights into Government policy, biodiversity, airport expansion and more!
www.aef.org.uk/2025/03/24/a...
Take a look to get insights into Government policy, biodiversity, airport expansion and more!
www.aef.org.uk/2025/03/24/a...
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What’s the state of European aviation in 2025?
@transenv.bsky.social takes a look 👀
Europe is set to save 20 million tonnes of CO2 this year thanks to the EV transition, but increased air travel is undermining this success. 1/2
www.transportenvironment.org/state-of-eur...
@transenv.bsky.social takes a look 👀
Europe is set to save 20 million tonnes of CO2 this year thanks to the EV transition, but increased air travel is undermining this success. 1/2
www.transportenvironment.org/state-of-eur...
Aviation
Europe’s leading advocates for clean transport & energy
www.transportenvironment.org
March 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
What’s the state of European aviation in 2025?
@transenv.bsky.social takes a look 👀
Europe is set to save 20 million tonnes of CO2 this year thanks to the EV transition, but increased air travel is undermining this success. 1/2
www.transportenvironment.org/state-of-eur...
@transenv.bsky.social takes a look 👀
Europe is set to save 20 million tonnes of CO2 this year thanks to the EV transition, but increased air travel is undermining this success. 1/2
www.transportenvironment.org/state-of-eur...
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Hundreds of lives wiped out in Gaza overnight—families, children, gone in an instant. This is horrific.
The UK cannot stay complicit. We must use every diplomatic tool to fight for justice and end all arms sales to Israel now.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
The UK cannot stay complicit. We must use every diplomatic tool to fight for justice and end all arms sales to Israel now.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
At least 330 killed by Israeli air strikes on Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says, Hamas-run ministry says - live updates
The strikes across Gaza Strip end two months of relative calm since a ceasefire began on 19 January.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Hundreds of lives wiped out in Gaza overnight—families, children, gone in an instant. This is horrific.
The UK cannot stay complicit. We must use every diplomatic tool to fight for justice and end all arms sales to Israel now.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
The UK cannot stay complicit. We must use every diplomatic tool to fight for justice and end all arms sales to Israel now.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
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Still scratching your head over the @theCCCuk's seventh carbon budget and its implications for UK aviation?
Look no further than our new blog written by @chadceleste.bsky.social 🌟 1/2
www.aef.org.uk/2025/03/14/a...
Look no further than our new blog written by @chadceleste.bsky.social 🌟 1/2
www.aef.org.uk/2025/03/14/a...
AEF analysis: the Seventh Carbon Budget's implications for aviation - Aviation Environment Federation
All eyes were on the government’s independent climate change advisors, the Climate Change Committee, at the launch in late February of its advice on the 7th carbon budget running from …
www.aef.org.uk
March 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Still scratching your head over the @theCCCuk's seventh carbon budget and its implications for UK aviation?
Look no further than our new blog written by @chadceleste.bsky.social 🌟 1/2
www.aef.org.uk/2025/03/14/a...
Look no further than our new blog written by @chadceleste.bsky.social 🌟 1/2
www.aef.org.uk/2025/03/14/a...
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The murmurations are such a Brighton institution, it’s a disaster to be losing the starlings for something so needless!
Please email your MP and ask them to support my Bill to ban pesticide use in public spaces: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
Please email your MP and ask them to support my Bill to ban pesticide use in public spaces: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
March 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The murmurations are such a Brighton institution, it’s a disaster to be losing the starlings for something so needless!
Please email your MP and ask them to support my Bill to ban pesticide use in public spaces: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
Please email your MP and ask them to support my Bill to ban pesticide use in public spaces: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...