Reuben
@bikesarethebest.bsky.social
Operating room Nurse, cyclist
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Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
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Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was raining
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
November 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was raining
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
Felt festive so we put the tree up.
November 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Felt festive so we put the tree up.
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Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
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If you think cyclists or “zombie” phone staring pedestrians are distracted you do not want to see what drivers have been up to in their cars the last century.
November 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
If you think cyclists or “zombie” phone staring pedestrians are distracted you do not want to see what drivers have been up to in their cars the last century.
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I won't start ranting about it because I just get myself worked up, but quickly: I literally can not think of an investment of public funds that has a higher return than *cleaning the indoor air in schools*. It's so easy, so cheap, & has such HUGE payoff. Criminal that we basically don't do it.
November 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I won't start ranting about it because I just get myself worked up, but quickly: I literally can not think of an investment of public funds that has a higher return than *cleaning the indoor air in schools*. It's so easy, so cheap, & has such HUGE payoff. Criminal that we basically don't do it.
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“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.”
“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath
Some costs aren’t costs.
“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath
Some costs aren’t costs.
One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss
Copenhagen, the bicycle-friendliest place on the planet, publishes a biannual Bicycle Account, and buried in its pages is a rather astonishing fact.
grist.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.”
“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath
Some costs aren’t costs.
“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath
Some costs aren’t costs.
“- Biggest gains among lower income students”
This is probably why these programs aren’t implemented as the rich can afford to block these programs.
This is probably why these programs aren’t implemented as the rich can afford to block these programs.
Gibbons & McNally (2013, 2015) UK
-English test scores ↑ 0.03–0.05 SD
-Science test scores ↑ 0.05–0.06 SD
-Absences due to illness ↓ 14%
-No negative impact on school finances
-Biggest gains among lower-income students
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-English test scores ↑ 0.03–0.05 SD
-Science test scores ↑ 0.05–0.06 SD
-Absences due to illness ↓ 14%
-No negative impact on school finances
-Biggest gains among lower-income students
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November 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
“- Biggest gains among lower income students”
This is probably why these programs aren’t implemented as the rich can afford to block these programs.
This is probably why these programs aren’t implemented as the rich can afford to block these programs.
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“Sleep and circadian experts generally advocate for permanent Standard Time… Change between Standard Time and DST is not simply loss/gain of sleep, but rather misalignment between circadian and social clocks…”
November 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
“Sleep and circadian experts generally advocate for permanent Standard Time… Change between Standard Time and DST is not simply loss/gain of sleep, but rather misalignment between circadian and social clocks…”
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Using the notwithstanding clause to stop legal challenge to back-to-work legislation is a nuclear event for all unions. Will it lead to a general strike in Alberta? It certainly should lead to the Supreme Court establishing Constitutional limits to the clause, or else we have no rights and freedoms.
At 2 a.m., the Alberta legislature passed a bill that will force 51,000 teachers back to work, impose a four-year contract and use the notwithstanding clause to stave off a legal challenge and suspend teacher bargaining at the local level. It includes fines for Ts and the ATA if they defy it. #AbLeg
Striking Alberta teachers forced back to work by fast-tracked legislation, notwithstanding clause | CBC News
Bill 2 passed early Tuesday morning after a long night for lawmakers in the provincial legislature. Premier Danielle Smith’s government introduced the legislation the day before.
www.cbc.ca
October 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Using the notwithstanding clause to stop legal challenge to back-to-work legislation is a nuclear event for all unions. Will it lead to a general strike in Alberta? It certainly should lead to the Supreme Court establishing Constitutional limits to the clause, or else we have no rights and freedoms.
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IMPORTANT: The Dutch invest €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart governments do the math on investing in better mobility.
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:51 AM
IMPORTANT: The Dutch invest €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart governments do the math on investing in better mobility.
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com
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The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
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@cailynn.bsky.social has spent the past two years gushing about her cargo bike. Read why here: open.substack.com/pub/gooutsid...
Two Years on a Cargo Bike
Why cargo bikes are the best
open.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
@cailynn.bsky.social has spent the past two years gushing about her cargo bike. Read why here: open.substack.com/pub/gooutsid...
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This why cargo bikes are awesome
2. the opportunity cost of an e-SUV.
a rivian's lifecycle emissions are 66 tons (manuf, operation).
the life cycle emissions of a cargo bike are 0.3 tons.
1 rivian requires same carbon as 220 e-bikes or cargo bikes.
which is better for the environment?
a rivian's lifecycle emissions are 66 tons (manuf, operation).
the life cycle emissions of a cargo bike are 0.3 tons.
1 rivian requires same carbon as 220 e-bikes or cargo bikes.
which is better for the environment?
October 23, 2025 at 3:41 AM
This why cargo bikes are awesome
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🚨 This is inexplicable news to share. If in Alberta and you want flu and covid shots for NEXT year (2026-2027), you have only until December 15 of THIS year to order them.
This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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bookvaccine.alberta.ca
October 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🚨 This is inexplicable news to share. If in Alberta and you want flu and covid shots for NEXT year (2026-2027), you have only until December 15 of THIS year to order them.
This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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Remember this one? “Humans aren’t very efficient movers—until you put us on a bicycle, when we become some of the most energy-efficient land travelers in the animal kingdom.” Via Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social #CityMakingMath
The Most Efficient Traveler Isn’t a Bird or a Fish—It’s You on a Bike
A famous graphic, now updated, compares locomotion in the animal kingdom
www.scientificamerican.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Remember this one? “Humans aren’t very efficient movers—until you put us on a bicycle, when we become some of the most energy-efficient land travelers in the animal kingdom.” Via Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social #CityMakingMath
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Dr. Arthur Kleinman explains that the “quality of care” metrics used by hospitals are usually actually measures of cost and efficiency and have nothing to do with quality of care. What is quality?
-time spent
-quality of judgment
-quality of communication
We don’t measure any of these, though
-time spent
-quality of judgment
-quality of communication
We don’t measure any of these, though
October 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Dr. Arthur Kleinman explains that the “quality of care” metrics used by hospitals are usually actually measures of cost and efficiency and have nothing to do with quality of care. What is quality?
-time spent
-quality of judgment
-quality of communication
We don’t measure any of these, though
-time spent
-quality of judgment
-quality of communication
We don’t measure any of these, though
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Yes! And reminder that blinky lights are for emergency vehicles only and you should always use SOLID lights on your bike.
Time to start planning your bike lights for the darker months. Have fun with it. You'd be amazed at how much joy it brings to your ride.
October 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Yes! And reminder that blinky lights are for emergency vehicles only and you should always use SOLID lights on your bike.
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Public health is not partisan. It is health for the public.
That means all of us.
Defend Public Health.
That means all of us.
Defend Public Health.
October 11, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Public health is not partisan. It is health for the public.
That means all of us.
Defend Public Health.
That means all of us.
Defend Public Health.
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Alberta's crude oil production hit an all-time high in July 2025, reaching 4.32 million barrels per day, but the province still has one of the highest unemployment rates in Canada at 8.4%. Pumping more oil with less workers helps the corporation shareholders but doesn’t help working Albertans.
Canadian energy minister disappointed by Imperial Oil's planned layoffs nationalnewswatch.com/2025/09/30/c...
Canadian energy minister disappointed by Imperial Oil's planned…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
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October 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Alberta's crude oil production hit an all-time high in July 2025, reaching 4.32 million barrels per day, but the province still has one of the highest unemployment rates in Canada at 8.4%. Pumping more oil with less workers helps the corporation shareholders but doesn’t help working Albertans.
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A country is not a business, nor should it be run like one. Public services shouldn’t be expected to turn a profit.
Canada Post “lost” 1 billion dollars last year?
How about, “it cost Canadians 1 billion dollars to have a national postal service” which works out to costing about $25 a year per person (population of Canada in 2024 = 40 million). Seems like a pretty reasonable cost to me.
How about, “it cost Canadians 1 billion dollars to have a national postal service” which works out to costing about $25 a year per person (population of Canada in 2024 = 40 million). Seems like a pretty reasonable cost to me.
"Canada Post is on track to lose money" Hum. Duh. It cost less than a toonie to send a letter across Canada.
"Canada Post is a service and not a business" was common knowledge until late stage capitalism brain rotted most people into think if it ain't making money for shareholders, it's failing.
"Canada Post is a service and not a business" was common knowledge until late stage capitalism brain rotted most people into think if it ain't making money for shareholders, it's failing.
September 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A country is not a business, nor should it be run like one. Public services shouldn’t be expected to turn a profit.
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Dr. Darren Markland was the best of us. Physician, cyclist, advocate, citizen, friend.
We will never forget his powerful legacy of compassion, service, and love.
All Albertans are holding his family and friends close and we all commit to living his values and making this province a better place.
We will never forget his powerful legacy of compassion, service, and love.
All Albertans are holding his family and friends close and we all commit to living his values and making this province a better place.
September 26, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Dr. Darren Markland was the best of us. Physician, cyclist, advocate, citizen, friend.
We will never forget his powerful legacy of compassion, service, and love.
All Albertans are holding his family and friends close and we all commit to living his values and making this province a better place.
We will never forget his powerful legacy of compassion, service, and love.
All Albertans are holding his family and friends close and we all commit to living his values and making this province a better place.
Adulting: being excited to update your underwear drawer
September 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Adulting: being excited to update your underwear drawer
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Even the UK’s MHRA fighting back against the bogus Tylenol causes autism claim
September 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Even the UK’s MHRA fighting back against the bogus Tylenol causes autism claim