Cycling Commuter
cycling-commuter.bsky.social
Cycling Commuter
@cycling-commuter.bsky.social
Would love to see a system that allows a narrow 22kg/49lb all-weather velomobile (pedal car) to travel from residence to intercity bus or train station on a protected cycle network. Then roll onboard an intercity bus like a land ferry for an extra fee.
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If Canadian automakers refuse to build small practical vehicles for use in cities with low residential area speed limits, remove ridiculous import taxes on suitable vehicles from China.

Think big in terms of building European-type all-weather cycling networks like Denmark, Germany, Finland, etc.
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Happiness 😊
November 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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From a green perspective, the Budget followed a classic good, the bad, and the ugly format. www.businessgreen.com/news/4522404...
Chancellor moves to cut energy bills and boost EV funding
But green groups warn decision to axe ECO energy efficiency scheme and plans for new pay-per-mile EV levy are sending mixed signals to the green economy
www.businessgreen.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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I am once again asking cities to install usable bike parking instead of whatever this is. Could you imagine if cities installed car parking spots that were based on art versus functionality?
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Urban farms and gardens ease food insecurity, boost mental health, and create communities.
A surprisingly powerful tool to make cities more livable
Urban farms and gardens ease food insecurity, boost mental health, and create communities.
www.motherjones.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Lizzo Strips Down to Show Off Weight-Loss Results in Cheeky Underwear Selfie The singer said earl...

https://people.com/lizzo-show-off-weight-loss-results-in-cheeky-underwear-selfie-11683781

#Weight #Loss #Health #Lifestyle #Lizzo #Person #Celebrity #Celebrity #Fashion #Beauty #&

Event Attributes
February 20, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Lizzo, whose appearance has been the subject of public scrutiny, opened up about her weight-loss journey in an emotional essay on Substack.
Lizzo gets candid on weight-loss journey in emotional essay
Lizzo, whose appearance has been the subject of public scrutiny, opened up about her weight-loss journey in an emotional essay on Substack.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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@iliraliu.bsky.social

Robotics friends. I am helping @ aj_hugs find a Head of Autonomy for his company @ Genie Mobility AI in San Francisco.

If you care about real world deployment and not lab demos, this is for you.

Andrew’s team builds autonomous delivery e-bikes.
November 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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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
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The latest evaluation of bike lane projects in Boston continues to show that if you build bike infrastructure, people will use it.

Full report: www.boston.gov/sites/defaul...
November 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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European defense stocks slide as U.S., Ukraine make progress on peace plan
European defense stocks slide as U.S., Ukraine make progress on peace plan
The U.S. said Sunday that there had been progress in talks at the weekend but that no agreement was reached on security guarantees for Ukraine.
cnb.cx
November 24, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Meta halted internal research suggesting social media harm, court filing alleges
Meta halted internal research suggesting social media harm, court filing alleges
Meta is alleged to have halted internal research suggesting social media harm, according to court documents.
cnb.cx
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Instagram’s former head of safety and well-being Vaishnavi Jayakumar testified the company had a “17x” strike policy for accounts that engaged in the trafficking of humans for sex.

“You could incur 16 violations and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended"

time.com/7336204/meta...
7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings
Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
time.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Big Oil is using native advertising to "disguise their ads in news outlets" and promote "controversial technologies like carbon capture as climate solutions, portray fossil fuel companies as climate-friendly, or misrepresent their role in the energy transition" finds author @commscholar.bsky.social.
These ads are poisoning trust in media
‘Native advertising' allows fossil fuel companies to disguise their ads in news outlets. A new book argues the practice undermines journalistic credibility.
www.exxonknews.org
November 22, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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Online now: Gut substrate trap of D-lactate from microbiota improves blood glucose and fatty liver disease in obese mice
Gut substrate trap of D-lactate from microbiota improves blood glucose and fatty liver disease in obese mice
D-lactate from the gut microbiota influences blood glucose and fatty liver disease. Trapping D-lactate in the gut improves blood glucose and lowers liver inflammation and fibrosis during obesity.
dlvr.it
July 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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In the next few years, there will be millions more people needing complex health care—and not enough young Canadians to provide it. AI can help fill the gaps. https://macleans.ca/society/health/ai-could-save-canadas-health-care-system/
AI Could Save Canada’s Health-Care System - Macleans.ca
Canada is running out of doctors. Artificial intelligence can help.
macleans.ca
October 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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You might think spending time on your smartphone or computer is bad for your brain.

But new research suggests that older adults who spend time engaging with technology may get a cognitive benefit. https://wapo.st/43Gd8RE
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Scientists found a type of fungus that can break down plastic – fast.
Researchers in Pakistan have identified a strain of the widespread fungus Aspergillus tubingensis thriving in a landfill that possesses an extraordinary talent: the ability to rapidly break down polyurethane, one of the most pe...
November 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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As vehicles get heavier, taller, and deadlier, more pedestrians are being killed than ever before.

You can type in the name of your town or city, and this interactive @washingtonpost.com feature will show you where clusters of pedestrian deaths are.

www.washingtonpost.com/business/int...
November 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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"Exposure to PFAS has been linked to increased risk of prostate, kidney, and testicular cancers.

The chemicals, which are added to pesticides, are routinely found in soil, drinking water, homes, and people’s bodies.

Chiaro, of Environmental Working Group, noted that safer pesticides are available"
These ‘forever chemicals’ pollute Fresno more than any other county in California
Fresno County tops the state in harmful PFAS pesticide use at 2.1 million pounds, report says.
www.fresnobee.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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the traffic engineer:
November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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I get the investigation is on-going, but 'we've put in place a restriction order' is never going to play particularly well when the photos look like this...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kidlington fly-tipping: Criminals dump mountain of waste in field
The enormous pile of rubbish is called an
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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The BMW iX3 just smashed 1,000 km on a single charge and still had some juice to spare
The BMW iX3 just smashed 1,000 km on a single charge and still had some juice to spare
BMW’s new electric SUV is a true range monster. BMW drove the iX3 over 1,000 km (621 miles) without charging, and it still wasn’t empty. more…
electrek.co
November 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM