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🏙 The concept of 15-minute cities is gaining traction around the world, but not always for the right reasons.
So, what is a 15-minute city? And why do conspiracy theorists see them as a step to "climate lockdowns"?
Here's what you need to know. 🧵⬇️
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ALT A graphic image depicting various critical services like schools, workplaces and healthcare, parks and schools, with a 15 min timer in the centre to show they are all within a 15-minute walk or cycle away.
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✏️ Without the brave work of these reporters, vital stories wouldn't make the headlines.
We're pleased to be joined on stage by two of the 2023 #KurtSchork winners; @AsamiTerajima and @polvrini. ➡️ bit.ly/3Ok7H2k
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👤 A new generation of Iranian journalists have fled into exile in a bid to escape further persecution.
During #TC2023, Iranian-British journalist @ranarahimpour explored the ongoing impacts experienced by families of exiled reporters, and the reporters themselves. ⬇️
Governments not consistent in creating enabling environments for journalists in exile to help them to cope with trauma and continue working. Countries like UK, U.S. could do more to help journalists forced into exile @jodieginsberg @pressfreedom @trustconf #TC2023 #mediafreedom
Increasing threats to journalists in Nicaragua - network of vigilance so well organised that it’s easy for government to target anything that’s looking like opposition - Cinthia Membreno @elconfidencial @trustconf #TC2023 #censorship #mediafreedom
This is not just about fighting back against lawfare - we need a counter-attack and be creative to deal with this new, global threat of weaponising the law against journalists - human rights lawyer @caoilfhionnanna @DoughtyStreet speaking at @trustconf #TC2023 #mediafreedom
Lawfare is on the rise - governments, companies, powerful individuals using criminal defamation and national security laws to harass and silence journalists in 167 countries, according to report by @TRF and @TowCenter #TC2023 @trustconf #mediafreedom
Powerful, harrowing images from Ukraine by @ClodaghKilcoyne, @reuters photojournalist, speaking at @trustconf #TC2023
5 Shifts to Transform Transportation Systems and Meet Climate Goals wri.org/insights/shifts-tran…
One of my photographs will be in @londonindphoto‘s annual exhibition, opening tomorrow at @espaciogallery. I will be at the gallery on Thursday from 3-6 pm and for the private view from 6 pm, also on Thursday. Come along!
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A study has shown that Germany's €9 ticket massively increased low income households' social participation, thereby boasting their overall quality of life and alleviating feelings of loneliness
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#SchoolStreets are on the rise across Europe to protect children from #AirPollution and road traffic collisions.
Our latest research shows they're effective, quick to implement – and widely popular!
Download it now 👇
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#StreetsForKids
‘Waiting for too long’: Why Miriam Charlie photographs overcrowded Indigenous housing | JNI Casuals grant | The Guardian theguardian.com/australia-ne…
Sewage monitors faulty at seaside spots in England and Wales, data shows theguardian.com/environment/…
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The heatwave reveals the George London parterre at Chatsworth bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-de…
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If you want to know more about degrowth, why capitalism is causing climate breakdown, and what an ecosocialist economy might look like, we discuss all this and more on this new episode of @UpstreamPodcast. Check it out:
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Don't forget, our Cool Spaces map shows your nearest of indoor and outdoor spaces offering refuge from the extreme heat. london.gov.uk/what-we-do/env…
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More space for people = All round better (and better looking!) cities🤩
We love this new collaboration with the artist Jan Kamensky which puts people, not cars, at the heart of city life - great inspiration to end the working week with!
#CleanCities #ShimanoFutureCities
How would London look if we put people before motor traffic? Let’s start with Marble Arch! 😍
This is @RideShimano’s new project with artist Jan Kamensky, reimagining city streets for people 👇
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#ShimanoFutureCities