The cost of sprawl: 28 dead koalas
"Since Transport for NSW began assessing Lendlease's proposal five years ago, the surrounding areas’ human and koala populations have increased and that’s led to a growing amount of roadkill. In that time, on Appin Road where the estates are being built, 28 koalas have been hit and killed, according to Lendlease."

"Corridors and underpasses are critical if koalas are to avoid the thousands of extra cars, dogs, cats and other threats the project will bring to the region."

https://au.news.yahoo.com/when-two-crises-collide-outrage-over-plan-to-solve-housing-shortage-083625463.html
#Sydney #AppinRoad #sprawl #Underpasses #cars #dogs #cats #extinction makers vs #Biodiversity

Wow this is crazy. First off, Manila is not a fun place to drive a car, let alone a #motorcycle but it rains in Manila, a lot.

I have rode through some shit, but I would want some cover during a typhoon. Safety should be paramount.

It’s already tough living there, this makes a hard way of life harder.

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"#MANILA, #Philippines – Starting August, #motorcycles seeking shelter in #underpasses or #footbridges during heavy rain may face a fine of P500." #Philippines

#MMDA to penalize #motorcycle riders seeking shelter in underpasses, footbridges during #HeavyRain
https://www.rappler.com/nation/mmda-penalize-motorcycle-riders-seeking-shelter-underpasses-footbridges-during-heavy-rain/

"#MANILA, #Philippines – Starting August, #motorcycles seeking shelter in #underpasses or #footbridges during heavy rain may face a fine of P500." #Philippines

#MMDA to penalize #motorcycle riders seeking shelter in underpasses, footbridges during #HeavyRain
https://www.rappler.com/nation/mmda-penalize-motorcycle-riders-seeking-shelter-underpasses-footbridges-during-heavy-rain/