Gordon Laing (@seesustainably) 's Twitter Profile
Gordon Laing

@seesustainably

Passionate about how we are on Earth. A small effort may be the tipping point that shifts us towards prosperity without compromising the future. Born 316ppm

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More at stake in the Anglo American-BHP debate than meets the eye. Such an insightful take shorturl.at/OzyQB on the importance of companies such as Anglo American South Africa @TaddyBlatcher Daily Maverick

Urban Cycling Institute 🚲  (@fietsprofessor) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The school run is the result of individual choices. But society can support certain choices and limit others. What would you prefer? ⬆️: Unionville elementary school, North Carolina 🇺🇸 (via Yann) ⬇️: Ds. Pierson college, 's Hertogenbosch 🇳🇱 (by Mark Wagenbuur)

Just Share (@justsharesa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As awareness grows about the devastating impacts that many multinational corporations have on people and the environment, AGMs are becoming key sites of contestation. justshare.org.za/mailpoet/agms-…

Brent Toderian (@brenttoderian) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Whether we have the space to move more & more people as cities grow, plus room for all the OTHER important things that make streets & cities great, depends ENTIRELY on HOW we choose to move. And how design makes better choices easier or harder. HT NACTO

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New study examines the effects of 30 kmh (19 mph) speed limits across 40 European cities, including Brussels, Paris and Zurich. Average impact: 🔹 Crashes ⬇️ 23% 🔹 Deaths & Injuries ⬇️ 37-38% 🔹 Emissions ⬇️ 18% 🔹 Noise ⬇️ 2.5 dB doi.org/10.3390/su1611…

New study examines the effects of 30 kmh (19 mph) speed limits across 40 European cities, including Brussels, Paris and Zurich.

Average impact:
🔹 Crashes ⬇️ 23%
🔹 Deaths & Injuries ⬇️ 37-38% 
🔹 Emissions ⬇️ 18%
🔹 Noise ⬇️ 2.5 dB

doi.org/10.3390/su1611…
Melissa & Chris Bruntlett (@modacitylife) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It is often said cities get the traffic they plan for, and there is no better example than the corridor behind Amsterdam Centraal Station. Where automobiles reigned supreme as recently as 1997, an endless wave of cyclists enabled by decades of bold and effective mobility policy.

Jason Hickel (@jasonhickel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I wrote a new Preface to THE DIVIDE for the Korean edition that was just published. It briefly summarizes how capitalist imperialism works, and I made it available here. Enjoy! jasonhickel.org/blog/2024/7/19…

Bill McKibben (@billmckibben) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Everyone knows carbon capture is a scam to help Big Oil. As @amywestervelt powerfully demonstrates, Big Oil knew it better than anyone. Great investigative reporting drilled.media/news/ccs

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‘It is OK to be content with your simple life’: is ‘underconsumption core’ the answer to too much shopping? theguardian.com/fashion/articl…

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Should be watched by any person in a position of influence. The tipping points of climate change — and where we stand (Johan Rockström | TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival) go.ted.com/Yv4V2 via TED Talks

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A really good simple guide to ESG investing options in South Africa. Invitation: Join us for the launch of our revamped Planet A Investment Guide, by Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/fossilfree…