Nick the Villa in Leeds
@nickthevilla.bsky.social
Living with Motor Neurone Disease, climate campaigner, gig goer and lifelong Villa fan
Chuffing right
This article about the fight against reapproval of Rosebank oilfield incidentally shows that so many MPs don’t grasp the issues with airport expansion.
“They can hold the line that you can make electric planes…”
For mass commercial flights, on any feasible timescale? This is pure fantasy.
“They can hold the line that you can make electric planes…”
For mass commercial flights, on any feasible timescale? This is pure fantasy.
PM faces growing internal backlash over potential approval of Rosebank oilfield
Labour MPs describe ‘breaking point’ in relations, calling for Keir Starmer to stand by party’s manifesto commitments
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Chuffing right
Dear oh dear, can’t Labour try to do better than the Tories?
Adding carbon capture equipment to polluting factories sounds like a great idea, but scientists warn that Gov plans will actually make climate change worse. A thread on why 👇
But how has the Gov got it so so wrong? Well, it all boils down to a ridiculous assumption in a computer system...😮
But how has the Gov got it so so wrong? Well, it all boils down to a ridiculous assumption in a computer system...😮
February 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Dear oh dear, can’t Labour try to do better than the Tories?
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) rightly said:
“We need rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society."
That calls for visionary leadership.
“We need rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society."
That calls for visionary leadership.
Global Warming of 1.5 ºC —
www.ipcc.ch
February 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) rightly said:
“We need rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society."
That calls for visionary leadership.
“We need rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society."
That calls for visionary leadership.
Listen to this - truth
How can there be talks of Heathrow expansion at this point of climate breakdown?
Watch the full video discussing it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NxT...
Watch the full video discussing it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NxT...
Heathrow expansion: absolute bullshit | Extinction Rebellion UK
YouTube video by Extinction Rebellion (XR) UK
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February 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Listen to this - truth
And there was me thinking that a Chancellor was good at sims and checking her sources. Silly me! 👇🏻
Well, well, well… it looks like Reeves has been caught red handed using dodgy data!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reeves’s Heathrow third runway report was commissioned by London airport
The chancellor is under fire after a study cited as evidence for expanding the terminal to boost the UK’s economic growth was ordered by Heathrow itself
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2025 at 10:14 PM
And there was me thinking that a Chancellor was good at sims and checking her sources. Silly me! 👇🏻
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Alex Chapman questions the economic literacy of Heathrow Airport expansion: “The claimed economic benefits of full-throttle airport expansion are minimal at best, at worst, they are actively unhelpful.”
neweconomics.org/2025/01/opti...
neweconomics.org/2025/01/opti...
Optics over outcomes: How the Chancellor’s airport expansion plans don't add up
By the government's own analysis, expansion will not improve outcomes for communities across the UK
neweconomics.org
January 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Alex Chapman questions the economic literacy of Heathrow Airport expansion: “The claimed economic benefits of full-throttle airport expansion are minimal at best, at worst, they are actively unhelpful.”
neweconomics.org/2025/01/opti...
neweconomics.org/2025/01/opti...
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🚨IMPORTANT: Russia has sentenced 16 PEACEFUL climate activists to a whopping 41 YEARS.
Oh wait, did we say Russia? We meant the UK.
Oh wait, did we say Russia? We meant the UK.
January 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🚨IMPORTANT: Russia has sentenced 16 PEACEFUL climate activists to a whopping 41 YEARS.
Oh wait, did we say Russia? We meant the UK.
Oh wait, did we say Russia? We meant the UK.
Spot on @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
More runways , more planes , more fossil fuels . It’s not just sitting idly by , it’s actively accelerating climate collapse in the reckless pursuit of growth in archaic industries instead of a rapid transition to a green economy .
January 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Spot on @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
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Climate protest is not a crime!
UK climate protesters face growing restrictions, raising concerns over human rights. Should standing up for our planet be a crime? Read more: www.ecowatch.com/uk-climate... #ClimateAction
Human Rights Watch Accuses UK of Undermining Democratic Rights With Crackdown on Climate Protesters - EcoWatch
The United Kingdom’s crackdown on climate protesters is setting a “dangerous” global precedent, according to Human Rights Watch.
www.ecowatch.com
January 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Climate protest is not a crime!
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A third runway will be a disaster - not just for climate targets - but for our economy too.
Climate change is happening now and is the biggest threat to economic growth.
Climate change is happening now and is the biggest threat to economic growth.
January 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A third runway will be a disaster - not just for climate targets - but for our economy too.
Climate change is happening now and is the biggest threat to economic growth.
Climate change is happening now and is the biggest threat to economic growth.
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"A third runway won't stop us from meeting our climate targets....”
January 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"A third runway won't stop us from meeting our climate targets....”
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Quick flashback to Keir Starmer in 2020. How things have changed.
January 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Quick flashback to Keir Starmer in 2020. How things have changed.
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No airport expansion! GALBA says we must protect our climate to protect our economy. Read more here www.galba.uk/news-updates...
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January 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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The UK Wildlife Trusts have put it so well in this article opposing airport expansion plans by Rachel Reeves @heidialexander.bsky.social @theaef.bsky.social
www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/david-a...
www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/david-a...
The climate driven storm of the century should ground Reeves’ push for airport expansion | The Wildlife Trusts
As a wave of recent rhetoric from UK Government sends shockwaves across a nature-loving nation, it would seem that the new Labour administration is trying out a populist, anti-scientific stance on nat...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
January 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The UK Wildlife Trusts have put it so well in this article opposing airport expansion plans by Rachel Reeves @heidialexander.bsky.social @theaef.bsky.social
www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/david-a...
www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/david-a...
In 2021, Reeves said she wanted to become Britain’s “first green chancellor”.
Today she said she will cut Environmental Impact Assessments and allow Heathrow airport to expand. She knows‘sustainable’ aviation is an oxymoron. She’s ignoring the CCC’s advice.
Just another untrustworthy politician
Today she said she will cut Environmental Impact Assessments and allow Heathrow airport to expand. She knows‘sustainable’ aviation is an oxymoron. She’s ignoring the CCC’s advice.
Just another untrustworthy politician
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January 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
In 2021, Reeves said she wanted to become Britain’s “first green chancellor”.
Today she said she will cut Environmental Impact Assessments and allow Heathrow airport to expand. She knows‘sustainable’ aviation is an oxymoron. She’s ignoring the CCC’s advice.
Just another untrustworthy politician
Today she said she will cut Environmental Impact Assessments and allow Heathrow airport to expand. She knows‘sustainable’ aviation is an oxymoron. She’s ignoring the CCC’s advice.
Just another untrustworthy politician
@pmkierstarmer.bsky.social @heidialexander.bsky.social If you’re wondering why there are such record-breaking weather events like Storm Eowyn, the LA wildfires, Valencia floods, Manchester floods, then watch this. Unfortunately, we are all in deep trouble. #StormÉowyn
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jq2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jq2...
Sir David Attenborough Presents: Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet | Doc Preview
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January 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
@pmkierstarmer.bsky.social @heidialexander.bsky.social If you’re wondering why there are such record-breaking weather events like Storm Eowyn, the LA wildfires, Valencia floods, Manchester floods, then watch this. Unfortunately, we are all in deep trouble. #StormÉowyn
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jq2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jq2...
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Rachel Reeves now seems content to throw tackling climate change, the fair treatment of customers and workers, antitrust and other regulation, and consumer protection under the bus in her pursuit of growth at any cost. “People are holding their heads in disbelief,” said a senior Labour MP.
Rachel Reeves’ offensive against regulators sparks alarm from consumer groups
Chancellor’s pro-business intervention raises concerns that protections are being weakened
www.ft.com
January 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Rachel Reeves now seems content to throw tackling climate change, the fair treatment of customers and workers, antitrust and other regulation, and consumer protection under the bus in her pursuit of growth at any cost. “People are holding their heads in disbelief,” said a senior Labour MP.
@pmkierstarmer.bsky.social Please stick to your climate action principles
@pmkierstarmer.bsky.social On 27 Feb 2020, you tweeted "Congratulations to the climate campaigners. There is no more important challenge than the climate emergency. That is why I voted against Heathrow expansion." The climate crisis has got worse, not better since then. Please stop airport expansion
January 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
@pmkierstarmer.bsky.social Please stick to your climate action principles
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GALBA is a small group of concerned citizens - trying to stop airport expansion for the sake of the climate and our community. We work hard to keep this issue in the spotlight. Today we are on the front page of the Yorkshire Evening Post highlighting a recent report by the Institute of Actuaries!
January 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
GALBA is a small group of concerned citizens - trying to stop airport expansion for the sake of the climate and our community. We work hard to keep this issue in the spotlight. Today we are on the front page of the Yorkshire Evening Post highlighting a recent report by the Institute of Actuaries!
Please write to your MP as soon as possible. We must tell our MPs how much we oppose expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and any other airport
Do NOT let Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports expand. "The massive climate damage caused by these schemes would create deep physical and economic hardship for millions and wipe out any benefit from the government's other climate policy efforts almost overnight."
news.sky.com/story/chance...
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Chancellor swerves question over 'catastrophic' Heathrow runway expansion plans
Rachel Reeves was asked to comment on reports that the government was planning to back the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports, as part of her growth agenda.
news.sky.com
January 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Please write to your MP as soon as possible. We must tell our MPs how much we oppose expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and any other airport
Please donate whatever you can afford. Thank you
Stop unlimited night flights at Leeds Bradford Airport!
Donate to GALBA's legal fighting fund today!
If LBA gets its way, there would be no limit on the number of night flights and thousands more climate wrecking greenhouse gases. Please help us stop this!
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Donate to GALBA's legal fighting fund today!
If LBA gets its way, there would be no limit on the number of night flights and thousands more climate wrecking greenhouse gases. Please help us stop this!
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £30000 to stop Leeds Bradford Airport from expanding by flying an unlimited number of planes at night.
Iʼm raising money to stop Leeds Bradford Airport from expanding by flying an unlimited number of planes at night.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
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January 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Please donate whatever you can afford. Thank you
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'Alright pal, got plans for the #BigGardenBirdwatch?'
'Nah, just the usual... hang out of sight whilst she's doing the count, then touch down once the hour's over. You?'
'Classic. Planning some fly-bys with a few of the boys, but we'll only land one at a time.'
'Niiice.'
'Nah, just the usual... hang out of sight whilst she's doing the count, then touch down once the hour's over. You?'
'Classic. Planning some fly-bys with a few of the boys, but we'll only land one at a time.'
'Niiice.'
January 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
'Alright pal, got plans for the #BigGardenBirdwatch?'
'Nah, just the usual... hang out of sight whilst she's doing the count, then touch down once the hour's over. You?'
'Classic. Planning some fly-bys with a few of the boys, but we'll only land one at a time.'
'Niiice.'
'Nah, just the usual... hang out of sight whilst she's doing the count, then touch down once the hour's over. You?'
'Classic. Planning some fly-bys with a few of the boys, but we'll only land one at a time.'
'Niiice.'
Well done mate! 👇🏻
Fired for refusing to fly?
Dr Gianluca Grimalda, formerly employed by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), has won compensation in an unfair dismissal case in Germany. 1/2
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
Dr Gianluca Grimalda, formerly employed by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), has won compensation in an unfair dismissal case in Germany. 1/2
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
Climate researcher fired for refusing to take planes awarded compensation
Settlement ends legal dispute over researcher’s ‘no-fly’ climate stance
www.independent.co.uk
January 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Well done mate! 👇🏻
“You can’t have an economy without a society, and a society needs somewhere to live. Nature is our foundation, providing ... the raw materials and energy that power our economy. Threats to the stability of this foundation are risks to future human prosperity...”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 from climate shocks, say actuaries
Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“You can’t have an economy without a society, and a society needs somewhere to live. Nature is our foundation, providing ... the raw materials and energy that power our economy. Threats to the stability of this foundation are risks to future human prosperity...”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Let’s hope a ceasefire in Gaza does happen. But let’s not forget what Netanyahu has done there
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Gaza 'humanitarian zone' struck almost 100 times, BBC finds
The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to
www.bbc.co.uk
January 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Let’s hope a ceasefire in Gaza does happen. But let’s not forget what Netanyahu has done there
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...