Pedro @PedroMiguel@qoto.org

I never thought, when I trained or worked as a GP, that Diphtheria and Polio or, to a large extent, measles, would again be things that I might have to recognise. Nor would I have believed that malnutrition on a scale currently seen would be tolerated by society. I was wrong - how quickly are the hard-fought gains lost.

I envy the people who can watch tv shows & movies and NOT think about the unrealistic depictions of the kinds of apartments or detached homes that people would really be able to afford in the cities they’re in, based on the jobs and likely salaries they have. #cities #AffordabilityCrisis #MoreHomesNeeded

Downside to Mastodon:
No one I know in real life can figure out how to use it.

Upside to Mastodon:
No one I know in real life can figure out how to use it.

@BrentToderian A lot of people don’t know better and/or have limited options to change their commute. Are there campaigns in the cities and suburbs to educate about alternatives?

God will never give you more than you can handle, unless you were born in the wrong place or don't have money. That makes God super mad.

Iran reviewing mandatory headscarf law amid ongoing protests
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/04/iran-reviewing-mandatory-headscarf-law-amid-ongoing-protests?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

#iran #iranprotests #guardian #news

If walking costs you $1, we all pay $0.01. If biking costs you $1, we all pay $0.08. If bussing costs you $1, we all pay $1.50. If driving costs you $1, we all pay $9.20. Via @thediscourse study.

This isn’t just about choice. It’s about who pays for your choice.

#citymakingmath #walking #bikes #cities #publictransit #transportatio #economics #urbanism #cityplanning #mobility

On an early morning flight to #ANZMAG2022. First in-person NMR conference in Australia/NZ in 3 years.🥰 Looking incredibly forward to seeing everyone!! #NMRchat @ANZMAG

After dumping #Helsinki’s car-centric 1968 plan, the #Finns embarked on a decades-long campaign to slow motor vehicles. “In the 1970s it was normally 50km/h in cities; then in 2000 it went down to 40km/h. Now more than half our urban streets have a 30km/h limit.”

#cities #VisionZero #urbanism #SpeedKills #SpeedLimits #transportation #safety https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-07/helsinki-finland-s-amazing-traffic-safety-record-explained

On bad Friday we have refurbished our two iphones for 150€ (2 batteries, 1 screen), thus avoiding wastage. Remember not to renew electronic devices before 5-7 years of use. #sufficiency

#introduction Hi everyone. I'm a climate and environment editor at The Conversation, U.S. I'm looking forward to learning about all the amazing research underway in #climate and #earthscience, plus new ideas in climate economics, policy, and much more. Big fan of #dataviz.

It's true though
Please don't kill me, I'm just the messenger 🙊

#academia #PhD #science #xp @OpenAcademics @AcademicChatter

WATCH THIS VIDEO: If you STILL don’t understand how car-dependent suburbia (aka Sprawl) is HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED by downtown and all the urban parts of your city, watch this excellent video by @notjustbikes with UrbanThree & Strong Towns. And then please SHARE it as much as possible, especially with your local municipal leaders.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nw6qyyrTeI

#suburbia #sprawl #urbanism #cities #density #cityplanning #economics #downtown

How the British crown has more power than you think – video

We should be serious in debating the abolishing of the monarchy. In my view it has no place if we are truly to make progress and bring about the changes we desperately need as a society.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2022/dec/01/how-the-british-crown-has-more-power-than-you-think-video

Not one of the 33 companies participating in a big trial of a 4-day workweek (with no loss in pay) is returning to a standard 5-day schedule. Productivity went up. Revenue went up. Absenteeism and turnover both went down.

"The benefits are significant."
https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/want-a-four-day-work-week-show-the-results-of-research-to-your-boss-11669783677563.html

*shuts down laptop*
I think that's enough internet for today

*picks up phone*
Let's see what the pocket sized internet is doing

ME: A rawhide book for dogs.

PETCO CEO: What's it about?

ME: It's sort of a chews your own adventure.

PETCO CEO: Get out of my office.

Removal of an airborne contaminant by Air Changes. One air change does NOT remove all contaminants. Due to mixing it only removes 63%. Three air changes removes 95%. Picture changing coffee into milk by mixing milk in and removing the overflow. There's always some coffee remaining. #ventilation #filtration

New in-depth study of e-cargo bikes highlights their ability to replace cars:

"There is a high potential for substitution of private car trips [from] e-cargo bikes, varying from 1 to 4 trips/week avoided."

https://t.co/bMqQo6v46J

#bikes #ebikes #climate #climatecrisis