Lover of rocks, oceans and renewable energy. Passion for sustainable living (read zero waste) [views are my own]
Boulder, CO
Joined December 2011
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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 rebuyers.org/blog/the-renewa…
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
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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.
"From where the death on Kingston Rd. occurred, a Star reporter found it took about 15 minutes to get to the nearest crosswalk (at Morningside) and traverse the street — it would likely take longer for a senior or someone with mobility issues" #walkTO
thestar.com/news/gta/2019/08…
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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
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We're actively seeking candidates for a Senior Associate of Digital Education and Engagement - please apply or pass on #digitaleducation lnkd.in/gV2YTpp
Great quote and session
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.”
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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 theguardian.com/environment/…
Really interesting and insightful piece - recommended read if you use electricity in your life lnkd.in/gF7JsDn
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 lnkd.in/gJZJ9tZ
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"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
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…lnkd.in/gZsdgac lnkd.in/g-XVQaS
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? lnkd.in/g-2ejzG
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 rlaemel@rmi.org
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All-time hottest temperature records set all over the world. That's not good and more pipelines doesn't help: buff.ly/2KV9VX0
@JustinTrudeau panels, not pipelines. RT if you agree.
#ActOnClimate #climate #cdnpoli #bcpoli #NoTMX #StopPipelines #WaterIsLife
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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. bloom.bg/2OFxPEW
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. …lnkd.in/gS_wd6J lnkd.in/g-QzrdK
Thank you to @CharityNav for highlighting @RockyMtnInst as a #TopTen Environmental Charity! bit.ly/2ry4QZV
When a legend speaks... xitter.cf/axios/status/973197670…
Arnold Schwarzenegger said he will sue oil companies "for knowingly killing people all over the world" axios.com/schwarzenegger-sui…