BREAKING NEWS:
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.
#NobelPrize #NobelPeacePrize
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#Brussels new low-traffic zone, which will severely limit cars from driving through center; transit, bikes, pedestrians will be favored. #Paris plans similar zone for 2024; Brussels launches this Aug 2022.
Under the present circumstances, I must change my appeal:
President Putin, in the name of humanity, bring your troops back to Russia.
This conflict must stop now.
It’s really happening. California advances a bill offering a $5,000 tax cut for people who don’t own cars.
Here’s the bill so you can copy it in your own jurisdiction.
openstates.org/ca/bills/20212…
Wow, Bruxelles sans voitures, c’est une magnifique expérience, l’air pur, les gens relax, les rires, la convivialité ! Il faudrait bcp plus de jours comme ça !
Pq pas un jour/semaine sans voitures ?
one of the best days in Brussels, the car-free Sunday
air is noticeably cleaner, you realise the sound of the city is actually the sound of people's voices, and lil kids can cycle in safety
it's a huge shame it doesn't happen once a month, how much fuel would it save?!
If you agree with this then you likely support the measures around #Flagey too ☺️ If so please sign the petition as the opposition is mobilising 🫤
change.org/p/pour-un-quar…
Sur la carte imagine.brussels/map, vous trouverez près de 100 illustrations de citoyen·ne·s de Bruxelles et d'ailleurs qui imaginent notre ville autrement.
La ville à taille humaine avec plus de place au piéton, au cycliste et aux transports publics.
Brussels is changing into a city that:
👉 has roads for all users (drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, more)
👉 is healthier, with cleaner air
👉 is safer, with fewer deaths & injuries
👉 is liveable, with people meeting & children playing
Some ways you can help #WeLoveGoodMove 👇
The Synthesis Report is out! 👉 bit.ly/SRYRpt23
#Globalwarming of 1.1°C has resulted in more frequent & more intense extreme weather events that have caused dangerous impacts on nature & people worldwide.
Every increment of warming results in rapidly escalating hazards.
The Security Council just approved a long-awaited resolution on Gaza, demanding an immediate ceasefire, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
This resolution must be implemented. Failure would be unforgivable.