Mr CElk - Rob Gibson
@mrcelk.bsky.social
Environmental professional with specific interest in the effect of aviation on communities.
Noise, Air Quality, Climate, Environmental Law.
Noise, Air Quality, Climate, Environmental Law.
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If true, this is a terrible mistake, especially with the prospect that solar panels would be optional. The failure to have a clear vision and get the basics right is demoralising and irresponsible. No wonder the young people I teach feel angry at politicians on climate change action.
Wood-burning stoves to be allowed in new-build homes in England despite concerns
Wood-burning stoves to be allowed in new-build homes in England despite concerns
Campaigners condemn decision as studies reveal harm to health and climate caused by heating appliances
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Wood-burning stoves will be allowed to heat new-build homes in England despite growing evidence showing their significant contribution to air pollution and carbon emissions.
The government is writing its future homes standard, a set of rules for developers, aimed at decarbonising England’s housing stock. Heating the UK’s 28m homes accounts for about 18% of greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
If true, this is a terrible mistake, especially with the prospect that solar panels would be optional. The failure to have a clear vision and get the basics right is demoralising and irresponsible. No wonder the young people I teach feel angry at politicians on climate change action.
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"Clean aviation by 2050 is at risk," says Airbus boss. This is, to put it mildly, putting it mildly. 🧵
Airbus Chief Says Goal of Clean Aviation by 2050 Is at Risk
The aviation industry is at risk of missing its goal of eliminating carbon emissions by 2050, the head of Airbus SE said, less than two months after the world’s biggest planemaker delayed plans to bui...
www.bloomberg.com
March 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
"Clean aviation by 2050 is at risk," says Airbus boss. This is, to put it mildly, putting it mildly. 🧵
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Great visualisation from ITV using AEF’s analysis of recent figures from @thecccuk.bsky.social, which show that demand can be met by current airport capacity, without need for airport expansion.
www.itv.com/news/2025-02...
www.itv.com/news/2025-02...
February 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Great visualisation from ITV using AEF’s analysis of recent figures from @thecccuk.bsky.social, which show that demand can be met by current airport capacity, without need for airport expansion.
www.itv.com/news/2025-02...
www.itv.com/news/2025-02...
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Number crunching: Potential increase in GDP from new third runway at Heathrow v estimated fall in world GDP for every 1°C rise in global temperatures.
February 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Number crunching: Potential increase in GDP from new third runway at Heathrow v estimated fall in world GDP for every 1°C rise in global temperatures.
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While private jets are a problem - they’re only a small part of the problem (3% of aviation emissions).
International aviation carbon dioxide emissions totaled 492 million metric tons (MtCO₂) in 2023.
Of which private jets accounted for 15.6 of the 492.
International aviation carbon dioxide emissions totaled 492 million metric tons (MtCO₂) in 2023.
Of which private jets accounted for 15.6 of the 492.
Private aviation is making a growing contribution to climate change - Communications Earth & Environment
Carbon dioxide emissions from private aviation increased by 46% between 2019 and 2023, with almost half of flights covering less than 500 km in distance, according to an analysis of flight tracking da...
www.nature.com
January 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
While private jets are a problem - they’re only a small part of the problem (3% of aviation emissions).
International aviation carbon dioxide emissions totaled 492 million metric tons (MtCO₂) in 2023.
Of which private jets accounted for 15.6 of the 492.
International aviation carbon dioxide emissions totaled 492 million metric tons (MtCO₂) in 2023.
Of which private jets accounted for 15.6 of the 492.
Slight non sequitur, UK standards for air pollutants need to be revised to reflect latest WHO guidance.
#airpollution in England is falling - BUT "the only source of PM2.5 emissions that increased [2003-2022] is domestic combustion" i.e. wood burning in homes, says @theifs.bsky.social
ifs.org.uk/publications...
ifs.org.uk/publications...
Exposure to air pollution in England, 2003–23 | Institute for Fiscal Studies
We set out how air pollution (PM2.5) has changed across England and explore inequalities by ethnicity, income deprivation, region and age.
ifs.org.uk
December 9, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Slight non sequitur, UK standards for air pollutants need to be revised to reflect latest WHO guidance.
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#airpollution in England is falling - BUT "the only source of PM2.5 emissions that increased [2003-2022] is domestic combustion" i.e. wood burning in homes, says @theifs.bsky.social
ifs.org.uk/publications...
ifs.org.uk/publications...
Exposure to air pollution in England, 2003–23 | Institute for Fiscal Studies
We set out how air pollution (PM2.5) has changed across England and explore inequalities by ethnicity, income deprivation, region and age.
ifs.org.uk
December 9, 2024 at 12:51 PM
#airpollution in England is falling - BUT "the only source of PM2.5 emissions that increased [2003-2022] is domestic combustion" i.e. wood burning in homes, says @theifs.bsky.social
ifs.org.uk/publications...
ifs.org.uk/publications...
Heathrow’s new biggest shareholder backs airport expansion
#suprisesuprise
www.ft.com/content/f116...
#suprisesuprise
www.ft.com/content/f116...
Heathrow’s new biggest shareholder backs airport expansion
French private equity group Ardian says groups it invests in need to have a ‘growth plan’
www.ft.com
November 25, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Heathrow’s new biggest shareholder backs airport expansion
#suprisesuprise
www.ft.com/content/f116...
#suprisesuprise
www.ft.com/content/f116...
Whilst in Lisbon...
www.euronews.com/travel/2024/...
www.euronews.com/travel/2024/...
Lisbon's city airport night flight ban: A win for local residents?
Night flights have been an ongoing issue in Lisbon, disrupting the sleep of city residents.
www.euronews.com
November 19, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Whilst in Lisbon...
www.euronews.com/travel/2024/...
www.euronews.com/travel/2024/...
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From Aaron Rugenburg on 🐦
Shell. 35 years ago. They knew
“An internal report by Shell from 1989 precisely predicting the "violent weather" and "deluges" that just destroyed half of Appalachia, and summing up expected climate chaos with the comment, "Civilisation could prove a fragile thing."
Shell. 35 years ago. They knew
“An internal report by Shell from 1989 precisely predicting the "violent weather" and "deluges" that just destroyed half of Appalachia, and summing up expected climate chaos with the comment, "Civilisation could prove a fragile thing."
October 1, 2024 at 7:38 AM
From Aaron Rugenburg on 🐦
Shell. 35 years ago. They knew
“An internal report by Shell from 1989 precisely predicting the "violent weather" and "deluges" that just destroyed half of Appalachia, and summing up expected climate chaos with the comment, "Civilisation could prove a fragile thing."
Shell. 35 years ago. They knew
“An internal report by Shell from 1989 precisely predicting the "violent weather" and "deluges" that just destroyed half of Appalachia, and summing up expected climate chaos with the comment, "Civilisation could prove a fragile thing."
Just to add Heathrow with a third runway would be the biggest point source of carbon in the UK.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘There’s something in the air’: UK airport expansion gears up for takeoff
Lobbyists are increasingly confident about expansion plans as concerns for the economy start to deepen
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Just to add Heathrow with a third runway would be the biggest point source of carbon in the UK.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
What to post first?
August 15, 2024 at 2:10 PM
What to post first?