@jahorne · Jun 12
Is there any city in the U.S. seriously talking about building a bicycle freeway network? We need dedicated, paved and where possible grade separated bikeways that allow people on bikes to safely move throughout the city with out interactions with cars or pedestrians.
Greenland ice sheet set to raise sea levels by nearly a foot, study finds – washingtonpost.com
Chris Mooney 29/8/22
Human-driven climate change has set in motion massive ice losses in Greenland that couldn’t be halted even if the world stopped emitting greenhouse gases today, according to a study published Monday.
The findings in the journal Nature Climate Change project that it is now inevitable that 3.3 percent of the Greenland ice sheet will melt — equal to 110 trillion tons of ice, the researchers said. That will trigger nearly a foot of global sea-level rise.
The predictions are more dire than other forecasts, though they use different assumptions. While the study did not specify a time frame for the melting and sea-level rise, the authors suggested much of it can play out between now and the year 2100.
‘A new way of life’: the Marxist, post-capitalist, green manifesto captivating Japan | Japan | The Guardian
Kohei Saito’s book Capital in the Anthropocene has become an unlikely hit among young people and is about to be translated into English
Justin McCurry
The climate crisis will spiral out of control unless the world applies “emergency brakes” to capitalism and devises a “new way of living”, according to a Japanese academic whose book on Marxism and the environment has become a surprise bestseller.
The message from Kohei Saito, an associate professor at Tokyo University, is simple: capitalism’s demand for unlimited profits is destroying the planet and only “degrowth” can repair the damage by slowing down social production and sharing wealth.
In practical terms, that means an end to mass production and the mass consumption of wasteful goods such as fast fashion. In Capital in the Anthropocene, Saito also advocates decarbonisation through shorter working hours and prioritising essential “labour-intensive” work such as caregiving.
Guest post: Why China is set to significantly overachieve its 2030 climate goals – Carbon Brief
China is continuing to build up its domestic fossil fuel production capacity and strengthening its portfolio for energy imports, even as it accelerates renewable power deployment.
Its energy decisions over the next few years will have large implications for its emissions trajectory towards 2030, its pathway towards the 2060 carbon-neutrality goal, and for global warming as a whole.
These recent developments are reflected in our latest Climate Action Tracker assessment of China’s current targets, policies and climate action, published today, which shows its emissions are likely to increase in the short term.
No f’in way are you getting that close to my son and I and getting away with it – Cycling in Chester – Twitter
:excerpstart@ChesterCyclingNo f’in way are you getting that close to my son and I and getting away with it.:excerptendlink to original article
Helsinki, which has had a ~75% drop in road deaths over the last thirty years – David Zipper – Twitter
@DavidZipper
Today I met with officials in Helsinki, which has had a ~75% drop in road deaths over the last thirty years (including recent years with no ped/cyclist deaths at all). Me: “How much of a role has IT played in reducing crashes?” City official: “Zero. We simply slowed down cars.”
Cycle lane and double yellow lines scheme in Great Yarmouth divides local residents | road.cc
Simon Macmichael 15/9/2022
Residents of Great Yarmouth are divided over a scheme to introduce a cycle lane and double yellow lines on a street in the Norfolk seaside town.
Norfolk County Council is currently consulting on the proposals for Jellicoe Road, which runs due east from the beach towards Caister Road, and which has a primary school on it as well as being adjacent to the town’s racecourse, reports the Great Yarmouth Mercury(link is external).
The eastern part of the road, running from the roundabout by one of the entrances to the racecourse to the sea and divided by a central reservation already has double yellow lines on either side.
According to local Conservative councillor Paul Hammond, more residents are opposed to the proposals than are in favour of them.
Why did the Queen’s death receive saturation media coverage while the future of the Earth goes largely ignored? | theguardian.com
Euan Ritchie
The death of Queen Elizabeth II continues to reverberate globally. The ensuing media frenzy, rabid and ravenous at times, has been quite something to behold. I cannot think of another event or issue that’s received even remotely a similar amount of attention in recent times.
I am not here to argue about the merit and contributions of the Queen and the royal family though, nor a long overdue transition to an Australian republic, or the far too often overlooked, disregarded and darker history and confronting issues, including maintenance of power structures and the ongoing damage and ravages of state-sanctioned colonialism. That is not my place nor area of expertise, and I genuinely want to extend my sincere condolences to all who are saddened and suffering, whatever their reason, and whatever cultural background, political and personal persuasion they may have.
Shaking. On my way back from the school drop I’ve just been deliberately swerved at and v close passed on Kings Heath high st – Dr Francesca Berry – Twitter
@FrancescaBerry9
Shaking. On my way back from the school drop I’ve just been deliberately swerved at and v close passed on Kings Heath high st by a driver who said he wanted to kill me because “it’s against the law for cyclists to be on the road”.
@grantshapps and @DailyMailUK see what you do??
Street clutter: ‘If you are not disabled you don’t see it’ – .transportxtra
Street clutter, such as cars on pavements and badly placed bins and signs, clogs up pavements and makes it difficult – and dangerous – for people to get around.
Clarke and her daughter have formed a local Living Streets group after hearing about the Cut The Clutter campaign. She has been interviewed as a witness for the Welsh Government Cross Party Group as part of its active travel act review.