Christopher
@findingchristopher.bsky.social
Energy efficiency, sustainability, active travel, calm streets, barbershop.
Born at 339ppm
Born at 339ppm
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Of all the disappointing thing this Labour govt is doing, launching a war on nature is the most incomprehensible and counter-productive www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on Labour targeting nature: the problem isn’t snails, but a broken housing model | Editorial
Editorial: Rachel Reeves’s drive to speed up development is beginning to treat wildlife and the environment as expendable. Voters want homes built, but not at any cost
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Of all the disappointing thing this Labour govt is doing, launching a war on nature is the most incomprehensible and counter-productive www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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READ THIS!
Designing Cities for Families: A Pulitzer Prize-winning [yes, you read that right, PULITZER PRIZE] series explores how urban design and architecture affect parents and kids.
By the great @langealexandra.bsky.social in @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/features/des...
Designing Cities for Families: A Pulitzer Prize-winning [yes, you read that right, PULITZER PRIZE] series explores how urban design and architecture affect parents and kids.
By the great @langealexandra.bsky.social in @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/features/des...
How to Better Design Cities for Families
The architecture of housing, transportation and public space could support children and caretakers, writes design critic Alexandra Lange in her Pulitzer Prize-winning series.
www.bloomberg.com
May 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
READ THIS!
Designing Cities for Families: A Pulitzer Prize-winning [yes, you read that right, PULITZER PRIZE] series explores how urban design and architecture affect parents and kids.
By the great @langealexandra.bsky.social in @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/features/des...
Designing Cities for Families: A Pulitzer Prize-winning [yes, you read that right, PULITZER PRIZE] series explores how urban design and architecture affect parents and kids.
By the great @langealexandra.bsky.social in @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/features/des...
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I remember how important it was when Pope Francis posted these messages on Twitter back in 2015. Passionate messages on sustainability, #climatechange & equity. @pontifexes.bsky.social #LaudatoSi #PopeFrancis
April 22, 2025 at 5:14 AM
I remember how important it was when Pope Francis posted these messages on Twitter back in 2015. Passionate messages on sustainability, #climatechange & equity. @pontifexes.bsky.social #LaudatoSi #PopeFrancis
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Declan Rice is a special human being. Arsenal 🚀🚀🚀
April 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Declan Rice is a special human being. Arsenal 🚀🚀🚀
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Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
usa.streetsblog.org
March 28, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
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BREAKING: Earthquake destroys mosque in Mandalay, Myanmar, at least 20 killed - local media
March 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
BREAKING: Earthquake destroys mosque in Mandalay, Myanmar, at least 20 killed - local media
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To stop cycle fatalities you need:
✔️Protected cycle tracks on main roads that continue at junctions that keep vulnerable road users and large vehicles separate.
You don't need:
❌Helmets
❌High Viz
❌Cycle training
✔️Protected cycle tracks on main roads that continue at junctions that keep vulnerable road users and large vehicles separate.
You don't need:
❌Helmets
❌High Viz
❌Cycle training
March 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
To stop cycle fatalities you need:
✔️Protected cycle tracks on main roads that continue at junctions that keep vulnerable road users and large vehicles separate.
You don't need:
❌Helmets
❌High Viz
❌Cycle training
✔️Protected cycle tracks on main roads that continue at junctions that keep vulnerable road users and large vehicles separate.
You don't need:
❌Helmets
❌High Viz
❌Cycle training
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I note with interest right-wing media's total absence of any concerns about prominent BBC presenter Armstrong expressing his highly political opinions. As was always perfectly clear to many of us, the problem was not that Lineker had views, but the fact they didn't approve of his views.
March 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I note with interest right-wing media's total absence of any concerns about prominent BBC presenter Armstrong expressing his highly political opinions. As was always perfectly clear to many of us, the problem was not that Lineker had views, but the fact they didn't approve of his views.
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When crossing a tram track on a bike, you have to navigate a slow and difficult set of barriers
When crossing a tram track in a three tonne van, you can fly across at 40mph with only a stop sign preventing you from a catastrophic incident.
Today's death was preventable
When crossing a tram track in a three tonne van, you can fly across at 40mph with only a stop sign preventing you from a catastrophic incident.
Today's death was preventable
February 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
When crossing a tram track on a bike, you have to navigate a slow and difficult set of barriers
When crossing a tram track in a three tonne van, you can fly across at 40mph with only a stop sign preventing you from a catastrophic incident.
Today's death was preventable
When crossing a tram track in a three tonne van, you can fly across at 40mph with only a stop sign preventing you from a catastrophic incident.
Today's death was preventable
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⚡️ The historic moment of Estonia leaving the Russian-fed power grid.
On February 8, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia left Russia and Belarus energy system. By the end of the day today, they will have joined the European grid.
On February 8, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia left Russia and Belarus energy system. By the end of the day today, they will have joined the European grid.
February 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
⚡️ The historic moment of Estonia leaving the Russian-fed power grid.
On February 8, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia left Russia and Belarus energy system. By the end of the day today, they will have joined the European grid.
On February 8, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia left Russia and Belarus energy system. By the end of the day today, they will have joined the European grid.
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Charing Cross Road, pedestrianised today. Glorious. Because whenever you take cars away, cities get better.
February 2, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Charing Cross Road, pedestrianised today. Glorious. Because whenever you take cars away, cities get better.
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“While Mayor, I was often asked ‘how have you been able to afford bike-lanes in #Copenhagen?’ I’d reply, ‘how have you been able to NOT afford it? 25 years ago we were a few days away from going bankrupt. So the city invested in the cheapest infrastructure… bicycling.’” — @mortenkabell.bsky.social
January 31, 2025 at 5:39 AM
“While Mayor, I was often asked ‘how have you been able to afford bike-lanes in #Copenhagen?’ I’d reply, ‘how have you been able to NOT afford it? 25 years ago we were a few days away from going bankrupt. So the city invested in the cheapest infrastructure… bicycling.’” — @mortenkabell.bsky.social
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It's a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history. Please share it as much as you can. #InducedDemand
January 18, 2025 at 3:16 AM
It's a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history. Please share it as much as you can. #InducedDemand
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physics of climate impacts 101:
- Stuff gets hot (worse heatwaves)
- Hot air holds more water vapor (heavier rainfall)
- Hot air is thirstier air (higher drought risk)
- Warm water is hurricane food (stronger storms)
- Hot water expands and hot ice melts (sea level rise)
- Stuff gets hot (worse heatwaves)
- Hot air holds more water vapor (heavier rainfall)
- Hot air is thirstier air (higher drought risk)
- Warm water is hurricane food (stronger storms)
- Hot water expands and hot ice melts (sea level rise)
January 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
physics of climate impacts 101:
- Stuff gets hot (worse heatwaves)
- Hot air holds more water vapor (heavier rainfall)
- Hot air is thirstier air (higher drought risk)
- Warm water is hurricane food (stronger storms)
- Hot water expands and hot ice melts (sea level rise)
- Stuff gets hot (worse heatwaves)
- Hot air holds more water vapor (heavier rainfall)
- Hot air is thirstier air (higher drought risk)
- Warm water is hurricane food (stronger storms)
- Hot water expands and hot ice melts (sea level rise)
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The body that represents the UK cycling industry has formally complained about the Panorama programme on "e-bikes". Good.
bicycleassociation.org.uk/news/press-r...
bicycleassociation.org.uk/news/press-r...
BA complains to BBC about Panorama e-bike misrepresentation
The Bicycle Association has sent a formal complaint to the BBC about recent coverage of e-bikes and illegal e-motorbikes on the Panorama programme.
bicycleassociation.org.uk
January 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The body that represents the UK cycling industry has formally complained about the Panorama programme on "e-bikes". Good.
bicycleassociation.org.uk/news/press-r...
bicycleassociation.org.uk/news/press-r...
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You don't have to pick one thing and say that's *the* problem. It's all of it. The size of vehicles. The fact that the bollards were being repaired, allowing the driver easy access to the street. A culture soaked in violence. Leaders who make excuses and laws protecting drivers who kill. Etc.
January 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
You don't have to pick one thing and say that's *the* problem. It's all of it. The size of vehicles. The fact that the bollards were being repaired, allowing the driver easy access to the street. A culture soaked in violence. Leaders who make excuses and laws protecting drivers who kill. Etc.
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a driver used a pickup truck as a weapon to attack dozens of people in new orleans this morning and the news reflexively uses the passive voice to avoid explaining this
January 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
a driver used a pickup truck as a weapon to attack dozens of people in new orleans this morning and the news reflexively uses the passive voice to avoid explaining this
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Let’s be clear: cycling is the tool, not the goal.
By changing how we move, we can change how cities work; allowing everyone to use public space on their own terms, without feeling excluded. Whether they're an 8-year-old or an 80-year-old, we can make them feel welcome.
WATCH: vimeo.com/1029701639
By changing how we move, we can change how cities work; allowing everyone to use public space on their own terms, without feeling excluded. Whether they're an 8-year-old or an 80-year-old, we can make them feel welcome.
WATCH: vimeo.com/1029701639
December 17, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Let’s be clear: cycling is the tool, not the goal.
By changing how we move, we can change how cities work; allowing everyone to use public space on their own terms, without feeling excluded. Whether they're an 8-year-old or an 80-year-old, we can make them feel welcome.
WATCH: vimeo.com/1029701639
By changing how we move, we can change how cities work; allowing everyone to use public space on their own terms, without feeling excluded. Whether they're an 8-year-old or an 80-year-old, we can make them feel welcome.
WATCH: vimeo.com/1029701639
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If you require a car for more than half of your activities, you may have carbrain depression:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
December 15, 2024 at 2:41 PM
If you require a car for more than half of your activities, you may have carbrain depression:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Got three minutes ? Angry that 32 satellite-tagged Hen Harriers vanished or were confirmed as being illegally killed in England in 2023 , most on/near grouse moors ? Then please sign this @WildJustice_org petition . Be nice to get to 25K tonight ! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7000…
December 2, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Got three minutes ? Angry that 32 satellite-tagged Hen Harriers vanished or were confirmed as being illegally killed in England in 2023 , most on/near grouse moors ? Then please sign this @WildJustice_org petition . Be nice to get to 25K tonight ! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7000…
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Would you consider signing this petition to the UK government to introduce Dutch-style presumed liability for road traffic collision civil cases? This has been shown to encourage safer driving around cyclists and pedestrians and resolve compensation claims.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Introduce presumed liability for civil cases from road traffic collisions
Introduce presumed liability for civil cases relating to certain road collisions, to shift the burden of proof. It would mean when vulnerable road users, e.g cyclists & pedestrians, claim against a mo...
petition.parliament.uk
November 19, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Would you consider signing this petition to the UK government to introduce Dutch-style presumed liability for road traffic collision civil cases? This has been shown to encourage safer driving around cyclists and pedestrians and resolve compensation claims.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Reskeet the first Simpsons quote that comes into your head:
Me in a nuclear power plant? Kaboom!
Me in a nuclear power plant? Kaboom!
November 12, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Reskeet the first Simpsons quote that comes into your head:
Me in a nuclear power plant? Kaboom!
Me in a nuclear power plant? Kaboom!
November 12, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Remember defrag? OK, so it's not quite as addictive as watching that, but this is compulsive viewing.
November 11, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Remember defrag? OK, so it's not quite as addictive as watching that, but this is compulsive viewing.