Our latest pub is out now, on artificial turf material toxicity. We report endocrine toxicity associated with artificial turf-associated materials, including the turf itself, padding, and various infills. Great work by Kyle Siegel! sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Every roundabout in The Netherlands gives priority to cyclists, not vehicles At every roundabout, vehicles must give way Most dangerous mode of transport gives way to the most vulnerable Build you cities and infrastructure for peeps, not cars

Some candidates for council election are promising to make sure this doesn't happen in Melbourne. We will be assessing the other candidates here: streetspeoplelove.org/Melbourne Watch for updates as candidates are announced.

Isn’t it strange that the rest of us, who pay 95% of Australian government revenue don’t feel the need to bang on endlessly like the mining industry about how much revenue we pay.

More research to highlight health risks and toxicity of #plasticgrass: In vitro endocrine and cardiometabolic toxicity associated with artificial turf materials sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Most of the gas industry in Western Australia pays no royalties. While iron ore royalties are expected to be $6 billion in 2023-24. Why does the gas industry get special treatment? Elinor Johnston-Leek #auspol

Victoria’s biggest solar farm cleared for construction in “heart of the Latrobe Valley,” huge battery included reneweconomy.com.au/victorias-bigg… #gippsnews

Mass coral bleaching on Heron Island reef flat due to record sea temperatures in 2002 and again in 2024. In a few more decades of unrestrained emissions, anthropogenic heating is expected to trigger mass coral bleaching in every summer.

China may have passed peak oil for vehicle use in 24H1 as #EVs take majority market sales share?! Sinopec reports domestic petroleum down 2.5% While EVs share in China much higher, EVs gains in other markets must also be squeezing demand x.com/ProfRayWills/s…

Weather-Making Fire Burns in Southern California #PyroCB earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/153300/…

Every new coal mine and fossil gas field is a nail in the coffin of the Great Barrier Reef.

While the National Farmers Federation were grandstanding outside Parliament this week, they were also trying to cover up reports that chemical use is giving their own members I.e. farmers, Parkinson’s disease. abc.net.au/news/2024-09-1…

The Capital Wind Farm which I passed outside Canberra today has 67 turbines which generate enough electricity to power 60,000 homes. It provides around $1 million a year in additional income to farmers through the rent they earn for each turbine. #eBike4Australia

New analysis: Climate lawsuits against Big Oil, Gas and Coal tripled since the 2015 Paris Agreement, and now total 86 – including BP, Chevron, Eni, ExxonMobil, Shell Oil, and Total - intensifying legal pressure on those responsible for the #ClimateCrisis Three categories of

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“But the biggest change was in our boys. They no longer had to be dragged out of bed; they woke up early, excited to plan their routes & meet friends, arriving at school full of energy and ready to learn. The transformation was remarkable.” Worth a read. sfstandard.com/opinion/2024/0…

In a #climateemergency, adding a 3rd runway to #MelbourneAirport will increase #Aviation emissions by 55%, when we need to reduce emissions. Alternative fuels such as SAF is magical thinking, will not compensate. flightfree.net.au/minister-appro…

Building Melbourne 3rd runway will induce 55% increase in aviation emissions worsening #climatecrisis. More media should be talking about this aspect ABC Melbourne ABC News 7NEWS Melbourne 6 News Australia The Project At least this story acknowledges issue abc.net.au/news/2023-10-1…

There is considerable research both in Australia and overseas on what saves vulnerable road users lives. Respect and flashing lights don't figure in that research. In fact in countries with the highest level of riding, flashing lights are banned. theage.com.au/national/how-t…