michaelFeb 28, 2025
new #Introduction for the bsky bridge : I’m a #BioChemist turned #ScienceWriter, write a feature for every issue of #CurrentBiology, 2/month, mostly about #ecology #evolution #environment also #human, #cultural things seen thru #biology prism. Plus #ScienceBooks, most recently: #Intertwined: From insects to icebergs Also writing a #musical #FamilyHistory #memoir around #biography of our old #cello. #PirateLuthier fixing unloved #violins #NoCars #cycling, #trains, #liveable #cities #townmouse
BellingenNSWDec 26, 2024

The entire NSW coastline - gridlocked by tourists

"They use the bush as a toilet"
"Beach towns struggle with over tourism. Extra pollution, traffic and waste is putting a strain on local infrastructure." >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-27/beach-towns-struggling-christmas-tourism/104663128
#tourism #OverTourism #congestion #traffic #pollution #christmas #HolidayCrowds #liveable #NSW #coast #communities #TheBush

Australia's beach towns are struggling to cope with Christmas crowds

Summer is a bumper time of year for coastal communities, but not every town is happy with the influx of holiday crowds as pollution, traffic and waste put a strain on local infrastructure.

ABC News
Show threadDaniele de RigoJun 23, 2024

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In his presentation [3] (min. 32-33), @rahmstorf mentions

- the very readable article [4]

- the #IPCC Syntesis Report 2023 (on an even broader perspective)

"There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a #liveable and #sustainable future for all (very high confidence)."

"The choices and actions implemented in this decade will have impacts now and for thousands of years (high confidence)"

(from https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/resources/spm-headline-statements/
C1 - "Urgency of Near-Term Integrated Climate Action" )

AR6 Synthesis Report: Summary for Policymakers Headline Statements

Headline statements are the overarching conclusions of the approved Summary for Policymakers which, taken together, provide a concise narrative.

P Gurgel-SegrilloFeb 16, 2024
Magnificent City Transformations: 6 Before & After Photos https://discerningcyclist.com/city-transformations-before-after/ #AndACyclist #walkable #liveable #LiveableCities #GreenCities #cycling #HealthyCities #urban #UrbanMobility #UrbanPlanning #PedestrianSafety #sustainability
Magnificent City Transformations: 10 Before & After Photos

That couldn't happen in my city. This isn't Amsterdam...

Discerning Cyclist
Tim RichardsNov 1, 2023

Interesting that Subiaco in Perth came number 1 in this national survey of liveable LGAs. I know it well; I've long thought it's the perfect match of walkability and amenity, with lovely old houses built up to the street.
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Melbourne’s most liveable suburbs: Medium density neighbourhoods with good amenities

#Perth #Melbourne #Liveable https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-s-most-liveable-suburbs-aren-t-in-the-cbd-or-the-outer-fringe-20231030-p5eg3l.html

Melbourne’s most liveable suburbs aren’t in the CBD or the outer fringe

Neither urban sprawl nor high-rise development is the solution to Victoria’s housing crisis, according to new research.

The Age
michaelNov 22, 2022
#Introduction in English: I’m a #BioChemist turned science writer, mainly write a feature for every issue of #CurrentBiology, 2/month, mostly about #ecology #evolution #environment also #human, #cultural things seen thru #biology prism. Plus #ScienceBooks, most recently: #Astrobiology: an introduction, 3rd ed. Also writing a #musical #FamilyHistory #memoir around the #biography of our old #cello on which I’m trying to play #Bach #suites. #NoCars #cycling, #trains, #liveable #cities #townmouse
dr jamesbicycleNov 16, 2022

Have a look at posts with this hashtag: #artofDavidWalker
(Trust me)

Outstanding #streetart

Art makes cities better.

#liveable #urbanism

Adam VagyokNov 16, 2022

Tour & Taxis site in #Brussels completely #carFree from 2023

In recent years, an #urbanDevelopment project on the Tour & Taxis site has triggered the revival of #historic #buildings of Brussels, from the #RoyalDepot to the #GareMaritime. As part of ambitions to make the area even more #liveable, it will be made entirely car-free from 2023.

https://www.brusselstimes.com/brussels/322026/tour-taxis-site-in-brussels-to-be-completely-car-free-from-2023/

Tour & Taxis site in Brussels completely car-free from 2023

"Tour & Taxis is the epitome of a vibrant and liveable '5-minute neighbourhood'. Everything you need is within walking distance."

Dick Smiths Fair Go SupportersJan 28, 2021

CORPORATION: "We are excited to build these #highrise dwellings with #indebtedLabour we sourced from abroad.

Building these #verticalSlums creates #jobs for a bit. We care about the short term. When these barely #liveable projects near completion though we will lobby govt to enable us to #rape the #localCommunity again to build more #prisons (-I mean), #verticalPrecincts.

We'll ensure the #humanFilingCabinets offer that #thirdWorld-style #ghetto vibe.

#sandMafia #construction #overdevelopment