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Texas Public Radio @texaspublicradio.bsky.social · 6h

The directive from Abbott doesn’t specifically mention rainbow crosswalks but said Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely and not used to advance political agendas on Texas roadways.

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Planetizen @planetizen.bsky.social · 1d

The 5 Safest Cities for Cyclists in America — and What They Have in Common - h/t Momentum Magazine

Cities with low fatality rates for people on bikes have made strong commitments to building safe, protected bike networks and supporting Complete Streets.

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Mason Hickok @masonhickok.bsky.social · 19h

An interesting read on new University of Georgia research looking at intersections in public health and urban sports spaces and the urban design that could support usability and activity.

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Built to move: The role of design in sports participation - UGA Today

Investing in active areas that are accessible, well-designed and safe could help make communities more active, according to a new UGA study.

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Ed Maibach @maibached.bsky.social · 5d

The benefits of climate solutions—perhaps especially switching to clean energy—are many and profound. New research suggests we should redouble efforts to communicate those benefits. Sounds right to me.

Clean energy=Better health for all.

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Perceived costs and benefits and public support for climate policies - npj Climate Action

npj Climate Action - Perceived costs and benefits and public support for climate policies

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Anna Kramer @annackramer.bsky.social · 6d

Those big Trump cuts to Dem states?

Well, we analyzed them and found loads of similar projects in red and swing states that got to keep their money — even though it came from Biden’s climate agenda, too.

Trump Cut Biden-Era Energy Projects in Blue States. Red States Got to Keep Theirs.

The Trump administration is canceling energy projects that it says are part of the “Green New Scam” — but leaving similar ones intact in Republican-led states.

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Texas Tribune @texastribune.org · 6d

Rural Texas leaders see data centers, which help power the world’s shift to artificial intelligence, as a way to keep their towns open.

Residents worry their way of life — and water — is at stake.

Economic boom or environmental disaster? Rural Texas grapples with pros, cons of data centers

Local leaders see data centers, which help power the world’s shift to artificial intelligence, as a way to keep their towns open. Residents worry their way of life — and water — is at stake.

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Anna Kramer @annackramer.bsky.social · 7d

DOE just said it is canceling 321 awards for 223 projects at ~ $8 billion, corresponding to the cancelled money for Dem states that Trump admin announced earlier today

They managed to cut hundreds of projects for Dem states w/out cutting any for GOP.

Trump Admin Says It’s Canceling Energy Projects in 16 Blue States

The news came hours after OMB Director Russell Vought threatened to hold up $18 billion in federal funding for infrastructure projects in New York.

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CBS News | Breaking news, top stories & today's latest headlines @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy · 7d

Trump administration cancels $8 billion for climate projects

The targeted climate-related projects are in 16 states, all of which voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 6d

“The e-bike market is skyrocketing — and, according to some studies, outpacing electric cars…The question now is: Do officials double down on deadly car-centric urban design, or do they rethink cities to encourage people to ditch four wheels for two?”

Via @grist.org grist.org/transportati...

E-bikes could cut carbon, congestion, and costs — if cities take them seriously

E-bike sales are booming, providing a clean form of transportation that also improves public health. Yet cities remain committed to cars.

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KFF Health News @kffhealthnews.org · 7d

Ramifications from a shutdown on public health systems and programs will be felt far beyond Washington, halting almost all of the federal government’s nonessential functions, including many related to public health.

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Shutdown Halts Some Health Services as Political Risks Test Parties’ Resolve - KFF Health News

Congressional Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse in negotiations. Which side will blink first?

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Mason Hickok @masonhickok.bsky.social · 7d

Seeing more and more of reporting like this, and it’s great.

Using quick builds infrastructure as a tool is a step to future-proofing streets and sidewalks is much needed, especially here in San Antonio.

New Speed Data Shows Dramatic Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Efforts

City's interventions are reducing speeds, crashes.

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Mason Hickok @masonhickok.bsky.social · 8d

I really enjoyed this story, especially as it relates to the intersections of urban planning/public health. Passed it along to my fiancée, who is working on her DNP for her perspective.

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Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · 13d

#WeekWithoutDriving2025 is next week!

We're excited to celebrate by sharing strategies for how to understand our built environment in a new blog series.

Start by learning more about how walk audits support safer, more accessible communities for all ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

How walk audits help create a safer built environment - Smart Growth America

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Mason Hickok @masonhickok.bsky.social · 8d

It’s exiting to see San Antonio’s policy recognized nationwide.

On a personal level, I’m eager to see implementation happen as a user. While on a professional level, I hope to see practitioners and policymakers center the city’s communities in future decision-making.

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · 12d

San Antonio’s #CompleteStreets policy is one of the strongest in the nation.

But policy is just the start. Implementation is where real change happens.

This week, we joined city staff for a bike audit to see how San Antonio is putting its award-winning policy into practice.

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Sheetal Rao MD @khedrao.bsky.social · 9d

Had a nice interview with Rich Gawel at @gohealio.bsky.social and discussed healthcare’s role in #climate adaptation and mitigation after giving at talk at the Power of Women in Medicine Conference.
www.healio.com/news/allergy... @womeninmedicine.bsky.social

Environmental awareness can improve health care

CHICAGO — Patient outcomes will improve as awareness of environmental impacts on health grows, Sheetal Khedkar Rao, MD, assistant professor of clinical medicine, University of Illinois Chicago D...

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Zack Colman @zcolman.bsky.social · 10d

Now free to read:

www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list

It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.

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Mason Hickok @masonhickok.bsky.social · 9d

San Antonio had two mentions in last week’s APA blog.

This one covers how San Pedro Creek came to be. The intersection of ecology and public art on the 2.2-mile corridor is a strong point of interest.

Reclaiming a Forgotten Waterway to Elevate Culture, Safety, and Ecology

Equity in Practice: The San Pedro Creek Culture Park transformed a neglected, flood-prone drainage ditch in downtown San Antonio into a 2.2-mile linear park that combines flood control, ecology, art, ...

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · Aug 27

In our new book, we highlight the groundbreaking work of female mayors, planners, and policymakers in reshaping cities for the better.

From Paris to Montreal, these leaders are reclaiming streets, reimagining mobility, and redesigning public spaces.

PRE-ORDER: www.modacitylife.com/women-changi...

A promotional graphic for an upcoming book, "Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation", due October 1, 2025 from RIBA Publishing.

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The Commonwealth Fund @commonwealthfund.org · 13d

🌪️🌫️ Extreme weather and air pollution are straining hospitals and putting patients at risk.
Our new Scorecard is the first to compare all 50 states + DC on climate risks and explore the policies that can address them.

Commonwealth Fund State Scorecard on Climate, Health, and Health Care

This scorecard evaluates states for vulnerability to and contribution to environmental factors affecting health care systems and highlights ways to reduce impacts.

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Inside Climate News @insideclimatenews.org · 13d

New research suggests that exposure to high heat and air pollution in the womb is altering brain development, affecting mental health and behavior years down the road.

Urban Heat and Air Pollution May Harm Developing Brains in the Womb, Study Suggests - Inside Climate News

Focusing on minority populations, the study’s findings show how low-income communities in New York City can bear generational consequences from climate change.

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Politico @politico.com · 14d

China doubles down on climate, wind and solar pledges.

Yesterday, Trump called them a "scam."

China doubles down on climate, wind and solar pledges — a day after Trump called them a 'scam'

Clean energy is the "trend of our time," Chinese President Xi Jinping said while announcing modest targets for trimming the economic superpower's carbon pollution.

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Scott Waldman @scottpwaldman.bsky.social · 15d

Trump's UN speech was one of his most unfiltered and extended climate denial riffs ever, full of falsehoods, lies and distortions.

“I’m really good at predicting things...I don’t say that in a braggadocios way, but it’s true. I’ve been right about everything.”

www.eenews.net/articles/con...

‘Con,’ ‘scam,’ ‘hoax’: Trump’s UN speech on climate

The president used a large chunk of his speech to world leaders to condemn climate science and clean energy policies.

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Andrew Freedman @afreedma.bsky.social · 14d

Innovative new "plume" maps from @climatetrace.org show you how to identify and track emissions from the polluters you're exposed to. www.cnn.com/2025/09/24/c...

How to track the super polluters next door | CNN

A new tool allows people in the world’s largest metros to track their air pollution exposure and who’s doing the polluting.

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Cities & Health @citiesxhealth.bsky.social · 14d

🔔We are pleased to announce the release of Volume 9, Issue 3 (2025)!
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This new #ThematicIssue: Policy and practice includes 19 articles. Enjoy reading!
#UrbanHealth #HealthyCities #Cities4Health #BuiltEnvironment #CitiesxHealth

Cities & Health

Thematic Issue: Policy and practice. Volume 9, Issue 3 of Cities & Health

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Mason Hickok @masonhickok.bsky.social · 13d

I highly recommend this podcast. I’m excited to dig into the paper.

Streetsblog USA @usa.streetsblog.org · 14d

A peace and conflict studies scholar weighs in on what car culture has in common with global conflicts — and why we need to confront violence on our roads if we want to end violence around the globe.

Our Streets Look Like War Zones — But What if They Were 'Sites of Peacebuilding' Instead? — Streetsblog USA

A peace and conflict studies scholar weighs in on what car culture has in common with global conflicts — and why we need to confront violence on our roads if we want to end violence around the globe.

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