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I already bike for fun and to commute. Am I thrilled with all the available or, as the case may be absent, infrastructure for cycling? Of course not. Changes to the network though have changed my routes but not my participation. However, there are lots of people who have shared with me that they are … Continue reading
I’m interested in the idea of having heated pathways to support mobility in the winter. I think it could support active transport and increased community accessibility by keeping the paths clearer of snow and ice. But the sustainability of doing this has always been problematic. It generally requires energy use most often through some sort … Continue reading
That’s my post for this week as we follow International Women’s Day, in Women’s History Month, and look forward to National Indigenous History Month coming in June in Canada. The wisdom shared by Kimmerer in her writing is inspiring and motivating. Here is a link to an editorial written by Kimmerer and Artelle (2024) about … Continue reading
Extreme weather events are increasing with climate change. This has many repercussions, and a new study by Salas and colleagues (2024) shows that emergency room visits and mortality increase in the aftermath. The researchers studied 42 billion dollar extreme weather events in the US between 2011 and 2016. They compared data between hospitals in affected … Continue reading
Check out this resource on Black Climate Week from the GSW Climate Collective.
It is Black History Month, so rather than write my own post, I want to elevate the voices of others. The article “I’m a Black climate expert. Racism derails our efforts to save the planet” was written by marine biologist and policy advisor Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. I just finished reading the anthology, which she is … Continue reading
I used to bike all over my city to get to work. In the process I saw that there seemed to be differences in the bike infrastructure in different areas. Unfortunately, I often found worse infrastructure in lower income neighbourhoods. Since then, the city has improved some infrastructure, but a lot of those improvements are … Continue reading
I notice a significant difference in my mental health when I bike to work compared to driving or taking transit. I’m more relaxed and more focused. Getting up for a workout when I work from home helps but it is not the same. When I bike, I get exercise, but it is different because I … Continue reading
It’s hard not to think about the future of winter sports this year. We finally have some snow in the forecast where I live. However, whether it will actually be a significant amount or stick around is yet to be seen. I’ve been making changes in my winter recreation already, with a lot more biking … Continue reading
As global temperatures increase we will experience more extreme heat events. As a consequence, there will be increases in lost working time. The health consequences of the extreme heat events will mean that there are fewer days available for people to work safely. This will especially impact people in jobs where they work out of … Continue reading
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