Mark Porter

Lover of rocks, oceans and renewable energy. Passion for sustainable living (read zero waste) [views are my own]

[Mark Porter @MarkRockPorter]

@kevinhagen @CeresNews @CleanEnergyBA @BICEPnews @datacenterco Yikes, feels a little anti-competitive

[Mark Porter @MarkRockPorter]

Thrilled to announce the launch of the LESsor Sustainable Energy Network (LESSEN) & training program for data center and real estate owners - let me know if you are interested @RenewableBuyers https://t.co/1PXwjathna

[Mark Porter @MarkRockPorter]

Agree, building cities for cars rather than all people is lunacy... and what we have done for the lat 60 years - this is one of the many terrible consequences

[6ix Dad @xingdufferin]

We need to urgently change the culture of driving in Canada from cars are entitled to move quick, to they are obliged to drive safely. This is such an odd and incongruent part of our culture.

[6ix Dad @xingdufferin]

We need to urgently change the culture of driving in Canada from cars are entitled to move quick, to they are obliged to drive safely. This is such an odd and incongruent part of our culture.

[CEBA @CEBAPower]

Are you curious about what the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance's ultimate goal is? @Google's Michael Terrell, REBA's Board Chair, explains what REBA and its members are working towards and why it's so important. #renewableenergy #pathtozerocarbon
https://t.co/c5RmagYTgN

[Mark Porter @MarkRockPorter]

https://t.co/cjfP25o16D

[Mark Porter @MarkRockPorter]

We're actively seeking candidates for a Senior Associate of Digital Education and Engagement - please apply or pass on #digitaleducation https://t.co/LVO9q4inK8

[Mark Porter @MarkRockPorter]

Great quote and session

[CDP @CDP]

One takeaway: utilizing a supplier score card is crucial. Sarah Smith of @Kellogg says “When I’m talking to suppliers I use the language they’re familiar with to promote accountability. We added ‘did they complete our request to disclose to CDP?’ to their supplier score card.”

[Mike Barry @planamikebarry]

Major new study shows insects being lost at rate of 2.5% pa pointing to total loss by 2100, no society or ecosystem can survive without them https://t.co/wDqw017OvX

[Mark Porter @MarkRockPorter]

Really interesting and insightful piece - recommended read if you use electricity in your life https://t.co/Xc7ZOgieNy

[Mark Porter @MarkRockPorter]

Who knew natural solutions can help us achieve 37% of our climate target? Oh yeah, everyone - perhaps 2% of public financing should be increased? There's a ton of subsidy funding for fossil fuels that could be redirected https://t.co/jIYW4V5utl

[Michael Liebreich - @MLiebreich.bsky.social @MLiebreich]

"The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already what is laid before him." Tolstoy

[Mark Porter @MarkRockPorter]

@RockyMtnInst's latest report shows that a residential cooling solution with 5X less climate impact can mitigate up to 0.5˚C of warming by 2100. @CoolingPrize #ACoolerPlanet https://t.co/k5CUDkUruX

[Mark Porter @MarkRockPorter]

The Global @CoolingPrize launches today with $3 M in prize money! Calling all RAC manufacturers, engineers, designers, entrepreneurs, or start-ups to apply and join the revolution to provide cooling to all, without warming the plan…https://t.co/96dBo6SQDl https://t.co/bYofdsj6ug

[Mark Porter @MarkRockPorter]

Extreme climate events most impact young and old people. Everyone reading this will be in the latter category when things get very real. How much do we like our future selves? https://t.co/k97FUyF7hq

[Mark Porter @MarkRockPorter]

A unique opportunity: Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is seeking one exceptional candidate to become the RMI Office of the Chief Scientist Associate, and work directly with RMI's founder, Amory Lovins, and travel the world. Contact me, or [email protected]

[Mike Hudema @MikeHudema]

All-time hottest temperature records set all over the world. That's not good and more pipelines doesn't help: https://t.co/jrIYpGg1U8

@JustinTrudeau panels, not pipelines. RT if you agree.

#ActOnClimate #climate #cdnpoli #bcpoli #NoTMX #StopPipelines #WaterIsLife

[BloombergNEF @BloombergNEF]

Bloomberg NEF data indicate that the world has attained the landmark figure of 1TW of wind and solar generation capacity installed. We estimate that the second terawatt of wind and solar will arrive by mid-2023 and cost 46% less than the first. https://t.co/6QOaEIt0yb

[Mark Porter @MarkRockPorter]

Solar tech. for trucks has come a long way—thin, flexible panels are easily installed and reliable. #NACFE's latest report shows solar  improves the everyday life of drivers, and bottom-line for owners/operators. …https://t.co/feXYfTvfRC https://t.co/5RVgEAD1Ud

[Mark Porter @MarkRockPorter]

Renewable energy for companies outside the Fortune 500 https://t.co/INc49webph https://t.co/RFRWTXZ7cF