Heath Ryan
@heathryan16.bsky.social
Writer, journalist, father, cyclist, thinker & supporter of Ukrainian 🇺🇦 charity Voices of Children.
Holding the powerful to account and calling out hypocrisy.
Books include: 'Car is Guest' and 'Her Honour Refuses Your Request'.
Australian and Canadian 🇨🇦
Holding the powerful to account and calling out hypocrisy.
Books include: 'Car is Guest' and 'Her Honour Refuses Your Request'.
Australian and Canadian 🇨🇦
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Heath Ryan
@heathryan16.bsky.social
· Dec 20
Thanks for following me. I will mainly use this account to promote discussion & awareness of cycling safety, active transport, progressive urbanism and action on climate change, But I will also post or repost things that interest me.
I will also promote my books; many will be free ePDFs.
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I will also promote my books; many will be free ePDFs.
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AI-powered surveillance firms are gunning for a share of the Gaza spoils
The presence of Palantir and Dataminr at the new U.S. military compound in Israel offers a glimpse of how tech companies are cashing in on the genocide.
www.972mag.com/ai-surveilla...
The presence of Palantir and Dataminr at the new U.S. military compound in Israel offers a glimpse of how tech companies are cashing in on the genocide.
www.972mag.com/ai-surveilla...
AI-powered surveillance firms are gunning for a share of Gaza spoils
The presence of Palantir and Dataminr at the new U.S. military compound in Israel offers a glimpse of how tech companies are cashing in on the genocide.
www.972mag.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
AI-powered surveillance firms are gunning for a share of the Gaza spoils
The presence of Palantir and Dataminr at the new U.S. military compound in Israel offers a glimpse of how tech companies are cashing in on the genocide.
www.972mag.com/ai-surveilla...
The presence of Palantir and Dataminr at the new U.S. military compound in Israel offers a glimpse of how tech companies are cashing in on the genocide.
www.972mag.com/ai-surveilla...
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NSW Minns gov: 'No Pride in Genocide' is a statement that's too political and that we can't be seen choosing sides on genocide
Already have 🙄
Jayden Kitchener-Waters: "we won't be going away until he stands in front of the camera and admits that there's a genocide happening in Gaza right now"
Already have 🙄
Jayden Kitchener-Waters: "we won't be going away until he stands in front of the camera and admits that there's a genocide happening in Gaza right now"
November 28, 2025 at 3:35 AM
NSW Minns gov: 'No Pride in Genocide' is a statement that's too political and that we can't be seen choosing sides on genocide
Already have 🙄
Jayden Kitchener-Waters: "we won't be going away until he stands in front of the camera and admits that there's a genocide happening in Gaza right now"
Already have 🙄
Jayden Kitchener-Waters: "we won't be going away until he stands in front of the camera and admits that there's a genocide happening in Gaza right now"
American democracy Trump:
A white, male sitting Republican in a red (Republican) state is not seeking re-election because he’s afraid supporters of the Republican President will fire bomb his home and possibly kill him and his family simply because the President is unhappy with how he voted once.
A white, male sitting Republican in a red (Republican) state is not seeking re-election because he’s afraid supporters of the Republican President will fire bomb his home and possibly kill him and his family simply because the President is unhappy with how he voted once.
Per The Atlantic, An Indiana Republican isn’t running for re-election because “I’d rather my house not get firebombed” - because Trump is mad he opposed his seat-stealing redistricting plan there. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
November 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
American democracy Trump:
A white, male sitting Republican in a red (Republican) state is not seeking re-election because he’s afraid supporters of the Republican President will fire bomb his home and possibly kill him and his family simply because the President is unhappy with how he voted once.
A white, male sitting Republican in a red (Republican) state is not seeking re-election because he’s afraid supporters of the Republican President will fire bomb his home and possibly kill him and his family simply because the President is unhappy with how he voted once.
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Not to mention ALL of the "bikes" in question were actually e-motorcycles of one variety or another...not bikes at all.
November 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Not to mention ALL of the "bikes" in question were actually e-motorcycles of one variety or another...not bikes at all.
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Wait.
So 4 out of the 5 had drugs in their system and all 5 had their DL's currently suspended or previously suspended?
And the Ford government thinks the e-bikes were the big issue here?
Am I the only one who thinks Ford is going to use these tragedies to ban e-bikes? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
So 4 out of the 5 had drugs in their system and all 5 had their DL's currently suspended or previously suspended?
And the Ford government thinks the e-bikes were the big issue here?
Am I the only one who thinks Ford is going to use these tragedies to ban e-bikes? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Coroner's office calls for clearer definition of e-bikes in Ontario | CBC News
An expert panel is calling on the Ontario government to tighten its definition of what counts as an e-bike, in an attempt to improve safety and reduce the number of fatal crashes.
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Wait.
So 4 out of the 5 had drugs in their system and all 5 had their DL's currently suspended or previously suspended?
And the Ford government thinks the e-bikes were the big issue here?
Am I the only one who thinks Ford is going to use these tragedies to ban e-bikes? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
So 4 out of the 5 had drugs in their system and all 5 had their DL's currently suspended or previously suspended?
And the Ford government thinks the e-bikes were the big issue here?
Am I the only one who thinks Ford is going to use these tragedies to ban e-bikes? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Delayers will always point out the costs of strong action on climate, and call them prohibitive
The best response is to flip the question, and highlight the costs of not taking action
Money spent on climate is not a cost - it's a wise investment
The best response is to flip the question, and highlight the costs of not taking action
Money spent on climate is not a cost - it's a wise investment
November 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Delayers will always point out the costs of strong action on climate, and call them prohibitive
The best response is to flip the question, and highlight the costs of not taking action
Money spent on climate is not a cost - it's a wise investment
The best response is to flip the question, and highlight the costs of not taking action
Money spent on climate is not a cost - it's a wise investment
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Another thing: if we've only managed to cut real emissions by 4% since 2005, how do you think we're getting the rest of the way to 62-70% by 2035 with the same weak policies?
The land-use accounting tricks that got us to -28% aren't yielding any more.
The land-use accounting tricks that got us to -28% aren't yielding any more.
Just to cut through the backslapping: the very small emissions reduction (2%) is nowhere near enough even for our own local targets. These are also the easiest cuts (ie from local pwr generation bc we are buying solar panels) and are only in one sector.
Exported emissions are 4x bigger and growing.
Exported emissions are 4x bigger and growing.
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Another thing: if we've only managed to cut real emissions by 4% since 2005, how do you think we're getting the rest of the way to 62-70% by 2035 with the same weak policies?
The land-use accounting tricks that got us to -28% aren't yielding any more.
The land-use accounting tricks that got us to -28% aren't yielding any more.
‘Washington’ has no idea what it is doing, or how the world works.
🇺🇸🇺🇦🤔 Washington wants to conclude a peace agreement before agreeing to any security guarantees for Ukraine, Marco Rubio told European allies.
A European diplomat and a source familiar with the negotiations told Politico this.
A European diplomat and a source familiar with the negotiations told Politico this.
November 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
‘Washington’ has no idea what it is doing, or how the world works.
When your country’s anti-corruption commission is blatantly corrupt from Day 1.
This is the Australia I am trying to change.
This is the Australia I am trying to change.
The NACC AGAIN apologises to Parliament for incorrect information provided about the actions of Commissioner Major General Brereton. For the NACC to have any chance of doing its job properly he has to go.
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM
When your country’s anti-corruption commission is blatantly corrupt from Day 1.
This is the Australia I am trying to change.
This is the Australia I am trying to change.
FIXED IT FOR YOU:
“Trump : We boycotted the G20 in South Africa because WE’RE WHITE SUPREMACIST RACISTS”
“Trump : We boycotted the G20 in South Africa because WE’RE WHITE SUPREMACIST RACISTS”
Trump : We boycotted the G20 in South Africa because their government refuses to stop the horrific abuses against Afrikaners and white farmers (murders and farm seizures).
South Africa will NOT be invited to the 2026 G20 in Miami.
South Africa will NOT be invited to the 2026 G20 in Miami.
November 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
FIXED IT FOR YOU:
“Trump : We boycotted the G20 in South Africa because WE’RE WHITE SUPREMACIST RACISTS”
“Trump : We boycotted the G20 in South Africa because WE’RE WHITE SUPREMACIST RACISTS”
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« Ui, bonjour, prends ma monnaie »
November 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
« Ui, bonjour, prends ma monnaie »
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Our built environment isn't ready for the changes we've made to our natural environment.
VIDEO: 🇹🇭 🇲🇾 Tens of thousands displaced by floods in Thailand and Malaysia
Tens of thousands of people in Thailand and neighbouring Malaysia have been displaced by widespread flooding, with streets submerged, homes inundated and at least 34 people dead, officials said
Tens of thousands of people in Thailand and neighbouring Malaysia have been displaced by widespread flooding, with streets submerged, homes inundated and at least 34 people dead, officials said
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Our built environment isn't ready for the changes we've made to our natural environment.
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Amen.
Justice arrives slowly huh
An Anglican bishop says regional dioceses around Australia are facing financial pressure and potential closure due to having to pay millions of dollars to abuse victim-survivors.
November 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Amen.
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Steve Witkoff helped Russia derail Ukraine’s access to Tomahawk missiles. He tipped off the Kremlin about Zelensky’s U.S. visit, giving Moscow time to arrange a call that convinced Trump to block the deal. Witkoff actively works against Ukraine’s defense, in coordination with Putin’s regime.
November 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Steve Witkoff helped Russia derail Ukraine’s access to Tomahawk missiles. He tipped off the Kremlin about Zelensky’s U.S. visit, giving Moscow time to arrange a call that convinced Trump to block the deal. Witkoff actively works against Ukraine’s defense, in coordination with Putin’s regime.
A colleague used Grok to analyse a huge document. He then asked a series of specific questions.
Long story short, Grok just blatantly lies.
I believe Grok is programmed to tell you what it thinks you want to hear, based on your earlier questions and on what the data says about you.
Disgusting.
Long story short, Grok just blatantly lies.
I believe Grok is programmed to tell you what it thinks you want to hear, based on your earlier questions and on what the data says about you.
Disgusting.
November 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A colleague used Grok to analyse a huge document. He then asked a series of specific questions.
Long story short, Grok just blatantly lies.
I believe Grok is programmed to tell you what it thinks you want to hear, based on your earlier questions and on what the data says about you.
Disgusting.
Long story short, Grok just blatantly lies.
I believe Grok is programmed to tell you what it thinks you want to hear, based on your earlier questions and on what the data says about you.
Disgusting.
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Today is World Sustainable Transport Day! Public transport can help reduce emissions, noise pollution, air pollution, and more. And the more the service is upgraded, the more people will use it.🚉🚌🚋🚆
November 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Today is World Sustainable Transport Day! Public transport can help reduce emissions, noise pollution, air pollution, and more. And the more the service is upgraded, the more people will use it.🚉🚌🚋🚆
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Trumpery.
Yes. It’s a real word. It means “to deceive.”
The Oxford English Dictionary defines "trumpery" as something worthless, trivial, or of little value, essentially trash or rubbish.
Yes. It’s a real word. It means “to deceive.”
The Oxford English Dictionary defines "trumpery" as something worthless, trivial, or of little value, essentially trash or rubbish.
November 26, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Trumpery.
Yes. It’s a real word. It means “to deceive.”
The Oxford English Dictionary defines "trumpery" as something worthless, trivial, or of little value, essentially trash or rubbish.
Yes. It’s a real word. It means “to deceive.”
The Oxford English Dictionary defines "trumpery" as something worthless, trivial, or of little value, essentially trash or rubbish.
Low cholesterol post-ride snack in my sunny courtyard after a long day at work planning the next book project.
Best way to relax after receiving a threatening phone call, “Do you think you’re some kind of journalist, or something?”
Best way to relax after receiving a threatening phone call, “Do you think you’re some kind of journalist, or something?”
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Low cholesterol post-ride snack in my sunny courtyard after a long day at work planning the next book project.
Best way to relax after receiving a threatening phone call, “Do you think you’re some kind of journalist, or something?”
Best way to relax after receiving a threatening phone call, “Do you think you’re some kind of journalist, or something?”
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In two years, Israel has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Every day, settlers attack Palestinian villages. Netanyahu & his extremist allies have one goal: annexation by force. The U.S. has enabled them.
NO MORE U.S. MILITARY AID FOR ISRAEL.
Every day, settlers attack Palestinian villages. Netanyahu & his extremist allies have one goal: annexation by force. The U.S. has enabled them.
NO MORE U.S. MILITARY AID FOR ISRAEL.
November 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
In two years, Israel has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Every day, settlers attack Palestinian villages. Netanyahu & his extremist allies have one goal: annexation by force. The U.S. has enabled them.
NO MORE U.S. MILITARY AID FOR ISRAEL.
Every day, settlers attack Palestinian villages. Netanyahu & his extremist allies have one goal: annexation by force. The U.S. has enabled them.
NO MORE U.S. MILITARY AID FOR ISRAEL.
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In the Netherlands, over 40% of rail passengers arrive by bike. Since 2012 the country has invested €400m+ to add 200,000 new bike parking spaces at stations. The result? More rail use, fewer car trips, lower congestion and emissions, better public health - and far more efficient use of urban space.
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
In the Netherlands, over 40% of rail passengers arrive by bike. Since 2012 the country has invested €400m+ to add 200,000 new bike parking spaces at stations. The result? More rail use, fewer car trips, lower congestion and emissions, better public health - and far more efficient use of urban space.
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Only American officials and law enforcement officers lie in court. Everyone in a position of authority in Australia is squeaky clean and above reproach.
Only American officials and law enforcement officers lie in court. Everyone in a position of authority in Australia is squeaky clean and above reproach.
Time after time, official statements from DHS — including ICE and the Border Patrol — have turned out to be malicious fabrications, often intended to blame the victims for their own brutality. presswatchers.org/2025/11/dhss...
DHS's pack of liars | Press Watch
Journalists should not believe anything the Department of Homeland Security says
presswatchers.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Only American officials and law enforcement officers lie in court. Everyone in a position of authority in Australia is squeaky clean and above reproach.
Only American officials and law enforcement officers lie in court. Everyone in a position of authority in Australia is squeaky clean and above reproach.
Trump/MAGA and Putin have destroyed the old world order.
I look forward to a new and better world order with Europe and climate at the centre - along with a free, united and powerful Ukraine.
I look forward to a new and better world order with Europe and climate at the centre - along with a free, united and powerful Ukraine.
The US negotiated European security with Russia.
European NATO allies—who asked to be included—were excluded. Trump's 28-point plan gives Russia everything it wanted.
The transatlantic alliance just died. Europe hasn't accepted it yet.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/25/t...
European NATO allies—who asked to be included—were excluded. Trump's 28-point plan gives Russia everything it wanted.
The transatlantic alliance just died. Europe hasn't accepted it yet.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/25/t...
Trump’s Ukraine plan proves the transatlantic alliance is dead
Europe must accept reality or cling to fantasy
euromaidanpress.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Trump/MAGA and Putin have destroyed the old world order.
I look forward to a new and better world order with Europe and climate at the centre - along with a free, united and powerful Ukraine.
I look forward to a new and better world order with Europe and climate at the centre - along with a free, united and powerful Ukraine.
Like Russia is doing. Withholding bad economic data.
The parallels are interesting. And concerning.
The parallels are interesting. And concerning.
November 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Like Russia is doing. Withholding bad economic data.
The parallels are interesting. And concerning.
The parallels are interesting. And concerning.
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“Cars are cars. The problem is cars. And the problem of cars can’t be solved with different cars”
- @sgoodyear.bsky.social in Life After Cars
I was listening to that audiobook while biking into work on the morning Waymo announced it would be testing here. Definitely the right book for tht moment.
- @sgoodyear.bsky.social in Life After Cars
I was listening to that audiobook while biking into work on the morning Waymo announced it would be testing here. Definitely the right book for tht moment.
November 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
“Cars are cars. The problem is cars. And the problem of cars can’t be solved with different cars”
- @sgoodyear.bsky.social in Life After Cars
I was listening to that audiobook while biking into work on the morning Waymo announced it would be testing here. Definitely the right book for tht moment.
- @sgoodyear.bsky.social in Life After Cars
I was listening to that audiobook while biking into work on the morning Waymo announced it would be testing here. Definitely the right book for tht moment.