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<rss version="2.0"><channel><description>Say NO to Leeds Bradford Airport expansion.&#xA;Say YES to a safer, greener and quieter future.&#xA;🌎 http://linktr.ee/galba</description><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk</link><title>@galba.uk - GALBA - Group for Action on Leeds Bradford Airport</title><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mvaegt2wrc2o</link><description>Great to have been with so many other campaigners for common sense in London on Wednesday&#xA;&#xA;[contains quote post or other embedded content]</description><pubDate>11 Sep 2026 10:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvaegt2wrc2o</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3muujpijegk2r</link><description>URGENT! Three weeks to stop Leeds Bradford Airport expansion. It doesn&#39;t take long to object (15 mins or so) but it is very important. The deadline is 25 Sept. There&#39;s a step by step guide to making an objection here: https://www.galba.uk/our-campaigns/object/  Please make your objection and share with others</description><pubDate>06 Sep 2026 17:34 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3muujpijegk2r</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mtz25m3qns25</link><description>You might have seen some news reports about LBA&#39;s latest night-flights-expansion planning application. We wanted to put the record straight on a few things, so please take a moment to look at our statement on our website  https://www.galba.uk/news-updates/galba-puts-the-record-straight/</description><pubDate>26 Aug 2026 19:14 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtz25m3qns25</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3msb2or5tgs2i</link><description>If you&#39;re in London on Wednesday 9 September, come along to this event.&#xA;https://www.noairportexpansion.org/2026/07/save-the-date-stop-airport-expansion-protest/</description><pubDate>04 Aug 2026 12:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msb2or5tgs2i</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mrki4mmwgk2b</link><description>If LBA gets its way, this is what will happen to Leeds ambition to cut greenhouse gas emissions. If anyone still claims that climate change doesn&#39;t cause extreme weather, go ask the 100s of 1000s of people evacuated from their homes in France, Spain and Scotland because of uncontrollable wildfires</description><pubDate>26 Jul 2026 13:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrki4mmwgk2b</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mp6wspqc2c2p</link><description>LBA thinks it can ignore the Council&#39;s decision on night flights and fly as many as it wants. LBA is wrong and the Council must take enforcement action when LBA next breaks the night flight rules. Write to your local councillors to demand the same. More info here: https://www.galba.uk/our-campaigns/council-must-take-action-when-lba-breaks-night-flight-rules/</description><pubDate>26 Jun 2026 12:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6wspqc2c2p</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mp4fw6ac5c2v</link><description>Do the govt&#39;s plans to decarbonise aviation add up? The two words that come up time and again are &#34;high risk&#34;. We&#39;re talking about climate change and the destruction of human civilisation. We should not take a &#34;high risk&#34; that the aviation sector will keep on pumping out greenhouse gas emissions&#xA;&#xA;[contains quote post or other embedded content]</description><pubDate>25 Jun 2026 12:17 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4fw6ac5c2v</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3moxi6vhttc2k</link><description>This is outrageous!&#xA;&#xA;[contains quote post or other embedded content]</description><pubDate>23 Jun 2026 13:14 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxi6vhttc2k</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3moxbt5dmls2k</link><description>Govt assessment of Heathrow expansion costs v benefits: -£23bn to -£62bn (yes, that&#39;s MINUS £23 billion up to MINUS 62 billion) for the UK, rising to -£121 billion for its global impact, due to climate damage. Thanks to @neweconomics.bsky.social for spotting this.  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alex-chapman-likes-to-cycle_today-is-a-very-good-day-to-bury-bad-news-share-7473681031125143552-2a0p/?rcm=ACoAABRDiFYBB_mnCaryBZo6Xta9pXP09YKHN9Y</description><pubDate>23 Jun 2026 11:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxbt5dmls2k</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3modg2zeazc22</link><description>Monday 13th July: The potential environmental impact of emissions from aviation and space launches. This talk will discuss the impact on ozone due to the aircraft and space launch emissions, mainly focusing on NOx, Black Carbon, Hydrogen Chlorine and Iodine emissions. &#xA;https://mailchi.mp/4807db0bca72/798f78nutd-18243967?e=abd566caf6</description><pubDate>15 Jun 2026 13:43 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3modg2zeazc22</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3moaqpcaluk22</link><description>We had a good afternoon at the Beckett Park Picnic yesterday, talking to lots of people who are fed up with the airport’s total disregard for their lives. GALBA will not stop campaigning for local people, our environment and the climate</description><pubDate>14 Jun 2026 12:15 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3moaqpcaluk22</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3moaqnxcswk22</link><description>We had a good afternoon at the Beckett Park Picnic yesterday, talking to lots of people who are fed up with the airport’s total disregard for their lives. GALBA will not stop campaigning for local people, our environment and the climate</description><pubDate>14 Jun 2026 12:14 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3moaqnxcswk22</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mo3o2znm6s2h</link><description>Andrea Egan, Unison: “There’s a dangerous belief in Whitehall that some sectors are vital for economic growth and get a free pass to ignore their climate impact. One example is the government’s support for unlimited airport expansion, including at Heathrow.” https://labourlist.org/2026/06/economic-growth-and-climate-change/</description><pubDate>12 Jun 2026 11:45 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3o2znm6s2h</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mnzifibecs25</link><description>Govt reports out today confirm what we all knew anyway - many, many more people are badly affected by aircraft noise than was previously recognised. Read more here: https://www.aef.org.uk/2026/06/11/many-more-people-bothered-by-aircraft-noise-than-previously-thought/ Thanks to @theaef.bsky.social for highlighting this</description><pubDate>11 Jun 2026 14:58 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzifibecs25</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mnrqqj4nx22j</link><description>The govt says it will only allow Heathrow and other airports to expand if they pass four tests - climate, noise, pollution, economics. But what should those tests mean? @theaef.bsky.social @wearepossible.bsky.social @noairportexp.bsky.social @safelanding.bsky.social &#xA;https://www.aef.org.uk/2026/06/08/aef-urge-government-to-define-tests-for-airport-expansion/</description><pubDate>08 Jun 2026 13:06 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrqqj4nx22j</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mnn2onh6222l</link><description>Have a look at this excellent video and song about Bristol Airport&#39;s attempt to grab common land. We support our friends in Bristol trying to stop airport expansion    &#xA;https://youtu.be/cW0U-A76nEM?si=-BktDsdVGgKRvMDn</description><pubDate>06 Jun 2026 16:20 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnn2onh6222l</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mnhlvu7owc2v</link><description>If you live anywhere near an airport, you need to read this and tell your local politicians to protect your health&#xA;&#xA;[contains quote post or other embedded content]</description><pubDate>04 Jun 2026 12:13 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhlvu7owc2v</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mlvb7kwwxs2e</link><description>Night flights decision: LBA got their CLEUD but they didn&#39;t get unlimited night time flying. However they did get 941 extra night flights a year on top of the 4,000 already allowed. We think this is an error of law and we&#39;re looking at legal action. More here: https://www.galba.uk/news-updates/new-legal-advice-cleud-does-not-mean-planes-are-exempt-from-night-flight-cap/</description><pubDate>15 May 2026 11:48 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvb7kwwxs2e</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mljhlpsbxc27</link><description>We had some good conversations with people at the Otley Green Fair today. Lots of support!</description><pubDate>10 May 2026 19:10 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljhlpsbxc27</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3ml4qykjq5s2f</link><description>Check out our five minute film which features Leeds residents talking about how they are affected by LBA&#39;s unlawful night flights. There&#39;s also a plea to Leeds City Council in the film: stop unlimited, unauthorised night time flying at the airport. &#xA;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEp8CffQcrk</description><pubDate>05 May 2026 17:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4qykjq5s2f</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mk3jsmvy422p</link><description>Just in case Leeds City Council didn&#39;t get the message from our demo today, we&#39;ve left a reminder - next to the Civic Hall&#xA;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcRoNAb-mCo</description><pubDate>22 Apr 2026 12:48 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3jsmvy422p</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mk3hwcsjgs2p</link><description>Thanks to everyone who turned out today to tell Leeds City Council to use its power to stop unlimited, unauthorised night flights at LBA. https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-your-councillors-to-stop-unlimited-night-flights-at-leeds-bradford-airport?source=direct_link&amp;</description><pubDate>22 Apr 2026 12:14 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3hwcsjgs2p</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mjfgcpacis2u</link><description>If you live in Leeds or Bradford, tell your councillors to stop unlimited, unauthorised night flights at LBA. It only takes a minute! Thank you - please share https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-your-councillors-to-stop-unlimited-night-flights-at-leeds-bradford-airport?source=direct_link&amp;</description><pubDate>13 Apr 2026 17:46 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfgcpacis2u</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mj354rhflk2y</link><description>Leeds Council claims it cannot stop unlawful night flights until LBA&#39;s CLEUD application is decided. Our lawyers say this is NOT TRUE! If you live in Leeds or Bradford, click on the link below to email your councillors. It only takes a minute. Thank you.&#xA;https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-your-councillors-to-stop-unlimited-night-flights-at-leeds-bradford-airport?source=direct_link&amp;</description><pubDate>09 Apr 2026 15:35 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj354rhflk2y</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3miw7gp4rrc22</link><description>Tell Leeds City Council to stop unlimited, unlawful night flights at Leeds Bradford Airport! If you live in Leeds or Bradford, click on the link below to tell Leeds City Council to stop the LBA&#39;s attempt to fly its most commonly used planes without limit at night. https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-your-councillors-to-stop-unlimited-night-flights-at-leeds-bradford-airport?source=direct_link&amp;</description><pubDate>07 Apr 2026 16:33 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3miw7gp4rrc22</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mhdsporins2u</link><description>THANK YOU to everyone who has donated so generously to our fighting fund. We&#39;ve already raised half of our target! If you haven&#39;t given yet, you can donate via our JustGiving crowdfunder appeal: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/keep-the-cap-on-night-flights</description><pubDate>18 Mar 2026 15:33 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdsporins2u</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mgrvfxsj6226</link><description>Stop airport expansion! GALBA needs to raise £25,000 to stop LBA flying thousands more night flights. More flights = bad for the climate, local people and air quality. Any donation, big or small, will help us fight this case. PLEASE DONATE and share this appeal! https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/keep-the-cap-on-night-flights</description><pubDate>11 Mar 2026 12:33 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgrvfxsj6226</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/galba.uk/post/3mgpsiumzz22e</link><description>What&#39;s it like living under the flight path? Three people - Stephen in Cookridge, Jodi in Kirkstall and Mike in Guiseley - have made short videos to explain. You can watch them on GALBA&#39;s YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@GALBA2026/featured</description><pubDate>10 Mar 2026 16:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:jpsk4fechhyuy76m6qigbjlu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpsiumzz22e</guid></item></channel></rss>