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Cars Ruin Drinking Water:
"...reservoirs in Westchester County east of the Hudson River have abnormally high levels of salt, largely because of road salt runoff from the region’s major thoroughfares — I-84, I-684 as well as the Taconic and Saw Mill parkways."
"...reservoirs in Westchester County east of the Hudson River have abnormally high levels of salt, largely because of road salt runoff from the region’s major thoroughfares — I-84, I-684 as well as the Taconic and Saw Mill parkways."
There's too much salt in Westchester County reservoirs. The culprit? Rock salt from roads
A new study by the NYC Department of Environmental Preservation says high salt levels could force the shut down of Westchester County reservoirs.
www.lohud.com
March 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Cars Ruin Drinking Water:
"...reservoirs in Westchester County east of the Hudson River have abnormally high levels of salt, largely because of road salt runoff from the region’s major thoroughfares — I-84, I-684 as well as the Taconic and Saw Mill parkways."
"...reservoirs in Westchester County east of the Hudson River have abnormally high levels of salt, largely because of road salt runoff from the region’s major thoroughfares — I-84, I-684 as well as the Taconic and Saw Mill parkways."
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Tip: if you almost hit me, my family or anyone with your car, do not give a cute little wave. This is violent behaviour that continually gets treated as a little “whoopsie” Pull over, stop your car and take some time to think about how you almost killed someone and their family.
January 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Tip: if you almost hit me, my family or anyone with your car, do not give a cute little wave. This is violent behaviour that continually gets treated as a little “whoopsie” Pull over, stop your car and take some time to think about how you almost killed someone and their family.
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If a child runs into the road and a driver doesn't see them, perhaps the driver was going too fast or perhaps there is not enough daylighting. But also, kids dart! They should be able to do kiddie things without getting killed.
January 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
If a child runs into the road and a driver doesn't see them, perhaps the driver was going too fast or perhaps there is not enough daylighting. But also, kids dart! They should be able to do kiddie things without getting killed.
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It's not just NYC commuters who don't drive -- we must remember there are #nondrivers everywhere and we need to start building communities that don't require car dependency.
Read my Q&A in Yale Climate Connections:
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/01/amer...
Read my Q&A in Yale Climate Connections:
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/01/amer...
A third of Americans don't drive. So why is our transportation so car-centric? » Yale Climate Connections
Anna Zivarts explains how reimagining transportation could benefit non-drivers and the climate.
yaleclimateconnections.org
January 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
It's not just NYC commuters who don't drive -- we must remember there are #nondrivers everywhere and we need to start building communities that don't require car dependency.
Read my Q&A in Yale Climate Connections:
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/01/amer...
Read my Q&A in Yale Climate Connections:
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/01/amer...
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Fossil fuel companies
January 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Fossil fuel companies
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Honestly don't understand why Ayala terminated their agreement with CARA to take care of the community cats at Ayala Triangle, and without a proper transition plan pa. Just fund them! Dami niyong pera, pwede ba 👁️
January 6, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Honestly don't understand why Ayala terminated their agreement with CARA to take care of the community cats at Ayala Triangle, and without a proper transition plan pa. Just fund them! Dami niyong pera, pwede ba 👁️
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I hope one day doing nothing becomes as much of a badge of honour as being extremely busy and burnt out.
January 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I hope one day doing nothing becomes as much of a badge of honour as being extremely busy and burnt out.
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So many replies like this
January 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
So many replies like this
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These giant advertising TVs for drivers need to be banned as they're distracting and affect night vision. Not to mention the unnecessary energy usage in a climate emergency.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sunderland fears over 'massive TV screen' on roundabout - BBC News
Locals say they are shocked after waking up to find the giant digital advertising screen in place.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
These giant advertising TVs for drivers need to be banned as they're distracting and affect night vision. Not to mention the unnecessary energy usage in a climate emergency.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Make your city's streets safer and more accessible for walking and cycling by eliminating through motor traffic from neighbourhoods and building protected cycle tracks on main roads, and you'll eliminate the need for roads to be clogged with SUVs during school pick-up time.
January 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Make your city's streets safer and more accessible for walking and cycling by eliminating through motor traffic from neighbourhoods and building protected cycle tracks on main roads, and you'll eliminate the need for roads to be clogged with SUVs during school pick-up time.
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Dropped some truthbombs about cars on teevee today.
January 3, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Dropped some truthbombs about cars on teevee today.
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Bi-modal for the first ride of the year, with a surprise 3rd largest climb I've ridden. Fun day, but would have been a lot more fun if rural Japan had consistent bike/pedestrian spaces. There were way too many cars despite decent enough drivers.
January 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Bi-modal for the first ride of the year, with a surprise 3rd largest climb I've ridden. Fun day, but would have been a lot more fun if rural Japan had consistent bike/pedestrian spaces. There were way too many cars despite decent enough drivers.
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Once you start noticing not just car crashes as movie tropes but also completely unnecessarily aggressive driving, even in kids films, you can’t unsee it.
In a less car-brained culture this stuff would be called out & at least contribute to movie/TV ratings. But it’s so common & unchallenged.
In a less car-brained culture this stuff would be called out & at least contribute to movie/TV ratings. But it’s so common & unchallenged.
I watched Clint Eastwood's new film, Juror #2. It's ok.
It's a stunning illustration of how our culture justifies road violence. The protagonist kills someone in an SUV after looking at his phone but the film correctly presumes that most viewers are torn about a good man having a tragic accident.
It's a stunning illustration of how our culture justifies road violence. The protagonist kills someone in an SUV after looking at his phone but the film correctly presumes that most viewers are torn about a good man having a tragic accident.
January 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Once you start noticing not just car crashes as movie tropes but also completely unnecessarily aggressive driving, even in kids films, you can’t unsee it.
In a less car-brained culture this stuff would be called out & at least contribute to movie/TV ratings. But it’s so common & unchallenged.
In a less car-brained culture this stuff would be called out & at least contribute to movie/TV ratings. But it’s so common & unchallenged.
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Cars are deadly weapons and we should start to think about regulating them like it - of course, I'm talking about the ex-US case here!
At least 10 people were killed and more than 30 injured after a pickup truck barreled through the French Quarter in New Orleans in what authorities are describing as a deliberate act of violence during New Year’s celebrations
New Orleans Mayor Says Car Striking Crowd Was ‘Terrorist Attack’
At least 10 people were killed and more than 30 injured after a pickup truck barreled through the French Quarter in New Orleans in what authorities are describing as a deliberate act of violence durin...
www.bloomberg.com
January 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Cars are deadly weapons and we should start to think about regulating them like it - of course, I'm talking about the ex-US case here!
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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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Just like AR-15–style assault weapons, at some point, we have to come to terms with how dangerous massive vehicles like the Ford F-150 (EV or not) are to society and decide whether people should be allowed to have them.
January 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Just like AR-15–style assault weapons, at some point, we have to come to terms with how dangerous massive vehicles like the Ford F-150 (EV or not) are to society and decide whether people should be allowed to have them.
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“The study doesn’t call for people to completely stop using cars but the solution could be in finding a balance. For many people driving isn’t a choice, so diversifying choices is important.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
How extreme car dependency is driving Americans to unhappiness
A car is often essential in the US but while owning a vehicle is better than not for life satisfaction, a study has found, having to drive too much sends happiness plummeting
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2024 at 2:54 PM
“The study doesn’t call for people to completely stop using cars but the solution could be in finding a balance. For many people driving isn’t a choice, so diversifying choices is important.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
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Cars are a geometry problem: Exhibit A.
December 29, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Cars are a geometry problem: Exhibit A.
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“You can’t transport 10 kegs of beer on a bike!”
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December 27, 2024 at 7:53 PM
“You can’t transport 10 kegs of beer on a bike!”
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“tHeRe’S nO pArKiNg iN uPtoWn” idk about you I parked 5 feet outside the door for free.
December 23, 2024 at 4:15 AM
“tHeRe’S nO pArKiNg iN uPtoWn” idk about you I parked 5 feet outside the door for free.
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First city leisure ride in months (but even then of course I visited multiple bike shops for "market research").
Plenty of urban cycling recently but it's been purely with explicit destinations in mind - not for fun.
Shoutout to leisure cyclist @glenndenton.bsky.social
#NoToPAREX
Plenty of urban cycling recently but it's been purely with explicit destinations in mind - not for fun.
Shoutout to leisure cyclist @glenndenton.bsky.social
#NoToPAREX
December 23, 2024 at 6:49 AM
First city leisure ride in months (but even then of course I visited multiple bike shops for "market research").
Plenty of urban cycling recently but it's been purely with explicit destinations in mind - not for fun.
Shoutout to leisure cyclist @glenndenton.bsky.social
#NoToPAREX
Plenty of urban cycling recently but it's been purely with explicit destinations in mind - not for fun.
Shoutout to leisure cyclist @glenndenton.bsky.social
#NoToPAREX
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Tonight as I roared my head off to get the attention of an suv driver barreling directly at me, who interpreted my shouts as aggression and blasted their horn in my face, I was reminded of something.
I don’t really hate cars. I actually hate the people that people become when they drive their cars.
I don’t really hate cars. I actually hate the people that people become when they drive their cars.
December 19, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Tonight as I roared my head off to get the attention of an suv driver barreling directly at me, who interpreted my shouts as aggression and blasted their horn in my face, I was reminded of something.
I don’t really hate cars. I actually hate the people that people become when they drive their cars.
I don’t really hate cars. I actually hate the people that people become when they drive their cars.