Santiago Bolaños S
@sntiagobolanos.bsky.social
Free Palestine 🇵🇸
Right to the City ⛺
Ecological Thought 🌎
Urban and Country cycling🚲
London/Mexico
Right to the City ⛺
Ecological Thought 🌎
Urban and Country cycling🚲
London/Mexico
Instead of taxing billionaires, the UK government will start spying on people on benefits.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of...
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of...
Exact date DWP will start checking bank accounts and who will be targeted
The DWP is set to start checking people's bank accounts from April next year
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Instead of taxing billionaires, the UK government will start spying on people on benefits.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of...
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of...
Macron's undemocratic Prime Ministers nominations shit show paying out.
He could've work with the majority left coalition, but he decide to keep governing on behalf of the capitalist class, against the majority of citizens will.
Pathétique.
www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/...
He could've work with the majority left coalition, but he decide to keep governing on behalf of the capitalist class, against the majority of citizens will.
Pathétique.
www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/...
French PM Lecornu unveils broadly unchanged government
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu appointed a new finance minister and a replacement for himself as defense minister, but his new government is largely identical to the one that collapsed less than a m...
www.lemonde.fr
October 6, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Macron's undemocratic Prime Ministers nominations shit show paying out.
He could've work with the majority left coalition, but he decide to keep governing on behalf of the capitalist class, against the majority of citizens will.
Pathétique.
www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/...
He could've work with the majority left coalition, but he decide to keep governing on behalf of the capitalist class, against the majority of citizens will.
Pathétique.
www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/...
SUVs are dangerous -and unnecessary in cities. Authorities should do something about it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Is London set to put the brakes on SUVs?
The number of SUVs in London has increased tenfold in 20 years, prompting calls to curb their use.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
SUVs are dangerous -and unnecessary in cities. Authorities should do something about it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Terrorism" used to mean causing terror, causing fear. The UK is banning an organization that tries to sabotage arm sales direclty involved in perpetrating the genocide in Palestine by tagging it as "terrorist". The population isn't afraid of said organization, there are no human targets.
July 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
"Terrorism" used to mean causing terror, causing fear. The UK is banning an organization that tries to sabotage arm sales direclty involved in perpetrating the genocide in Palestine by tagging it as "terrorist". The population isn't afraid of said organization, there are no human targets.
It's interesting to see Parliament legislating *pedicab* regulations in a time when there are so many pressing issues to address. Is it because MPs get to _actually_ see these every day by Parliament Square or maybe because it reminds them of the 'Global South'? 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rules for London's pedicabs receives overwhelming support
Transport for London says it will develop rules for pedicabs following its consultation.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 27, 2025 at 9:48 AM
It's interesting to see Parliament legislating *pedicab* regulations in a time when there are so many pressing issues to address. Is it because MPs get to _actually_ see these every day by Parliament Square or maybe because it reminds them of the 'Global South'? 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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March 8, 2025 at 4:47 AM
The US government has turned into pure evil. It is as if they're trying to provoke both a civil war and a world war, so they can deliver a global scale genocide.
March 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The US government has turned into pure evil. It is as if they're trying to provoke both a civil war and a world war, so they can deliver a global scale genocide.
Tired of Zuckerberg et al.?
While shutting down your Meta accounts is likely not a convenient option, here's a guide on how to limit their ability to monetize your personal info.
Although, the real solution to avoid them from harvesting your private info should be strong privacy legislation.
While shutting down your Meta accounts is likely not a convenient option, here's a guide on how to limit their ability to monetize your personal info.
Although, the real solution to avoid them from harvesting your private info should be strong privacy legislation.
Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.
Mad at Meta? Don't Let Them Collect and Monetize Your Personal Data
If you’re fed up with Meta right now, you’re not alone. Meta tracks you across millions of websites and apps and its business model relies on your data. If you want to limit Meta’s ability to collect ...
www.eff.org
January 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Tired of Zuckerberg et al.?
While shutting down your Meta accounts is likely not a convenient option, here's a guide on how to limit their ability to monetize your personal info.
Although, the real solution to avoid them from harvesting your private info should be strong privacy legislation.
While shutting down your Meta accounts is likely not a convenient option, here's a guide on how to limit their ability to monetize your personal info.
Although, the real solution to avoid them from harvesting your private info should be strong privacy legislation.
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20mph speed limits in London has cut fatal & serious collisions by 25%. 🚲👨🦽➡️🚶❤️
And now car insurance companies are saying that it’s helping reduce the cost premiums because of fewer claims. 💷💷💷
And now car insurance companies are saying that it’s helping reduce the cost premiums because of fewer claims. 💷💷💷
January 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
20mph speed limits in London has cut fatal & serious collisions by 25%. 🚲👨🦽➡️🚶❤️
And now car insurance companies are saying that it’s helping reduce the cost premiums because of fewer claims. 💷💷💷
And now car insurance companies are saying that it’s helping reduce the cost premiums because of fewer claims. 💷💷💷
I mean, they do address:
Climate change✓
Air pollution ✓
Health ✓
Mental health✓
Urban sprawl ✓
Urban heath islands✓
Traffic ✓
Noise pollution ✓
Community ✓
Children's development ✓
Biodiversity loss✓
Fun✓
Resource extraction ✓
I think you are right!
Climate change✓
Air pollution ✓
Health ✓
Mental health✓
Urban sprawl ✓
Urban heath islands✓
Traffic ✓
Noise pollution ✓
Community ✓
Children's development ✓
Biodiversity loss✓
Fun✓
Resource extraction ✓
I think you are right!
I think we can change the world by having protected bike lanes and secure bike parking everywhere.
January 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I mean, they do address:
Climate change✓
Air pollution ✓
Health ✓
Mental health✓
Urban sprawl ✓
Urban heath islands✓
Traffic ✓
Noise pollution ✓
Community ✓
Children's development ✓
Biodiversity loss✓
Fun✓
Resource extraction ✓
I think you are right!
Climate change✓
Air pollution ✓
Health ✓
Mental health✓
Urban sprawl ✓
Urban heath islands✓
Traffic ✓
Noise pollution ✓
Community ✓
Children's development ✓
Biodiversity loss✓
Fun✓
Resource extraction ✓
I think you are right!
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In the 1660s, this French philosopher came up with an invention that solved the problem of urban transport forever.
It had nothing to do with Robo-taxis, flying cars, or Tesla Tunnels.
🧵
It had nothing to do with Robo-taxis, flying cars, or Tesla Tunnels.
🧵
December 27, 2024 at 4:08 PM
In the 1660s, this French philosopher came up with an invention that solved the problem of urban transport forever.
It had nothing to do with Robo-taxis, flying cars, or Tesla Tunnels.
🧵
It had nothing to do with Robo-taxis, flying cars, or Tesla Tunnels.
🧵
Granted I'm no economist, but what about the majority of wealth not paying taxes?
December 22, 2024 at 8:25 AM
Granted I'm no economist, but what about the majority of wealth not paying taxes?
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The best bike plan starts with a good car plan.
Instead of grafting cycle lanes onto their streets in a patchwork approach, Dutch planners practice “ontvlechten”—structural disentangling of the bike and car networks by reducing automobile speed, volume, and access.
Haarlemmermeerstraat, Amsterdam.
Instead of grafting cycle lanes onto their streets in a patchwork approach, Dutch planners practice “ontvlechten”—structural disentangling of the bike and car networks by reducing automobile speed, volume, and access.
Haarlemmermeerstraat, Amsterdam.
December 19, 2024 at 8:36 AM
The best bike plan starts with a good car plan.
Instead of grafting cycle lanes onto their streets in a patchwork approach, Dutch planners practice “ontvlechten”—structural disentangling of the bike and car networks by reducing automobile speed, volume, and access.
Haarlemmermeerstraat, Amsterdam.
Instead of grafting cycle lanes onto their streets in a patchwork approach, Dutch planners practice “ontvlechten”—structural disentangling of the bike and car networks by reducing automobile speed, volume, and access.
Haarlemmermeerstraat, Amsterdam.
Road rage is real, and it's experienced not only by drivers, but also by cyclists and pedestrians. 🤬🚗🚴🏽🧑🏽🦯
But the main reason is traffic, and it comes only from one group -the deadly one.
More cycle lanes ease traffic and make more people willing to leave their cars.
youtu.be/wmUP8OH50E0?...
But the main reason is traffic, and it comes only from one group -the deadly one.
More cycle lanes ease traffic and make more people willing to leave their cars.
youtu.be/wmUP8OH50E0?...
Road Rage Is Getting Worse. Here’s What To Do About It
YouTube video by Global Cycling Network
youtu.be
December 19, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Road rage is real, and it's experienced not only by drivers, but also by cyclists and pedestrians. 🤬🚗🚴🏽🧑🏽🦯
But the main reason is traffic, and it comes only from one group -the deadly one.
More cycle lanes ease traffic and make more people willing to leave their cars.
youtu.be/wmUP8OH50E0?...
But the main reason is traffic, and it comes only from one group -the deadly one.
More cycle lanes ease traffic and make more people willing to leave their cars.
youtu.be/wmUP8OH50E0?...
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Es alucinante cómo ha bajado la contaminación en París en 15 años. Anne Hidalgo lo ha llenado todo de carriles bici y no sólo ha reducido la contaminación en un 40%, sino que ha sido reelegida.
December 18, 2024 at 8:21 AM
Es alucinante cómo ha bajado la contaminación en París en 15 años. Anne Hidalgo lo ha llenado todo de carriles bici y no sólo ha reducido la contaminación en un 40%, sino que ha sido reelegida.
I will never get (probably future generations will think like me) why we keep growing and cutting Christmas trees 🎄 in the cusp of a climate emergency.
We could do differently and instead of seeing a dead tree decaying in a living room we could be sponsoring a living one out there 🌲🌲🌲🌲
We could do differently and instead of seeing a dead tree decaying in a living room we could be sponsoring a living one out there 🌲🌲🌲🌲
December 17, 2024 at 12:03 PM
I will never get (probably future generations will think like me) why we keep growing and cutting Christmas trees 🎄 in the cusp of a climate emergency.
We could do differently and instead of seeing a dead tree decaying in a living room we could be sponsoring a living one out there 🌲🌲🌲🌲
We could do differently and instead of seeing a dead tree decaying in a living room we could be sponsoring a living one out there 🌲🌲🌲🌲
Trump threatens Mexican sovereignty by proposing to label cartels as terrorists, yet the deadly opioid crisis was sparked by consulting firms and Big Pharma. The real terrorists? Domestic corporations entrenched in the neoliberal status quo.
Crise des opiacés : le cabinet McKinsey va payer 650 millions de dollars pour éviter un procès pénal
Crise des opiacés : le cabinet McKinsey va payer 650 millions de dollars pour éviter un procès pénal
McKinsey est accusé notamment d’avoir aidé le laboratoire Purdue Pharma à doper les ventes de l’OxyContin, dont la surprescription est généralement considérée comme ayant déclenché une crise sanitaire meurtrière aux Etats-Unis.
www.lemonde.fr
December 13, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Trump threatens Mexican sovereignty by proposing to label cartels as terrorists, yet the deadly opioid crisis was sparked by consulting firms and Big Pharma. The real terrorists? Domestic corporations entrenched in the neoliberal status quo.
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Emergency vehicles using bike lanes has become a common sight in Paris (see video). Moreover, recently, response times have become significantly shorter, which may be linked to this practice (although it's hard to prove it scientifically)
December 10, 2024 at 12:43 AM
Emergency vehicles using bike lanes has become a common sight in Paris (see video). Moreover, recently, response times have become significantly shorter, which may be linked to this practice (although it's hard to prove it scientifically)
Well here's one treatment against the SUV autobesity pandemic.
Remember this? In a referendum in Paris early this year, almost 55% voted in favor of a BIG increase in parking rates for SUVs, which have been surging in sales, for non-residents. Both in the city center & city-wide. www.cnbc.com/2024/03/11/p...
Paris has hiked parking charges on SUVs. Now cities like London are taking note
Parisians have voted to hike parking fees on large SUVs — and it's not the only European city to set its sights on heavier, more polluting cars
www.cnbc.com
December 6, 2024 at 7:48 AM
Well here's one treatment against the SUV autobesity pandemic.
There is an elected leftist majority. What if macronist neolib centrists lean in that direction? What if.
French PM to resign after government falls while Macron seeks solution to crisis
French PM to resign after government falls while Macron seeks solution to crisis
Michel Barnier to present resignation to president after being ousted in record time by vote of no confidence
The French prime minister, Michel Barnier, is expected to resign on Thursday, a day after his government became the first to be toppled by a…
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2024 at 6:18 AM
There is an elected leftist majority. What if macronist neolib centrists lean in that direction? What if.
A bit of inspiration:
WATCH: The fantastic Paris “School Streets” program isn’t just about how we safely drop off and pick up kids from school. It’s about place-making, neighbourhood amenity, noise, air quality, and better cities for EVERYONE. Watch @streetfilms.bsky.social’s great video! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezPz...
Paris School Streets: Safe for Children, Safe for Everyone
YouTube video by Streetfilms®
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:51 AM
A bit of inspiration:
The Macron Fiasco unfolding:
This is a result of appointing as prime minister someone who wasn't elected by the majority of French voters.
This is a result of appointing as prime minister someone who wasn't elected by the majority of French voters.
France at ‘turning point’ after no-confidence motion in government over budget, warns finance minister – live
France at ‘turning point’ after no-confidence motion in government over budget, warns finance minister – live
Antoine Armand says politicians have responsibility ‘not to plunge the country into uncertainty’ with no-confidence vote after opposition to cuts
Welcome to our live coverage of the political crisis engulfing France as the country faces the potential…
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2024 at 10:55 AM
The Macron Fiasco unfolding:
This is a result of appointing as prime minister someone who wasn't elected by the majority of French voters.
This is a result of appointing as prime minister someone who wasn't elected by the majority of French voters.
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This is who Elon Musk has always been.
I am really worried about the infrastructure investments we are finally making that Musk now decides are “waste” because they contradict his personal financial interests.
I am really worried about the infrastructure investments we are finally making that Musk now decides are “waste” because they contradict his personal financial interests.
“Elon Musk admitted to his biographer that the reason the Hyperloop was announced—even though he had no intention of pursuing it—was to try to disrupt the California high-speed rail project to get in the way of that actually succeeding.” — @parismarx.com in @gizmodo.com gizmodo.com/silicon-vall...
Silicon Valley's Push Into Transportation Has Been a Miserable Failure
The titans of tech brought plenty of disruption to our broken transportation system but delivered little in the way of innovation.
gizmodo.com
November 26, 2024 at 6:40 PM
This is who Elon Musk has always been.
I am really worried about the infrastructure investments we are finally making that Musk now decides are “waste” because they contradict his personal financial interests.
I am really worried about the infrastructure investments we are finally making that Musk now decides are “waste” because they contradict his personal financial interests.
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