Mark Charles
@markoz-22.bsky.social
Pround father of a non-binary young adult. Interested in everything.
The main reason for being on BlueSky is to discuss climate change solutions.
BlueSky is a source of dense information. Hence, I will be happy to be a net importer of information.
The main reason for being on BlueSky is to discuss climate change solutions.
BlueSky is a source of dense information. Hence, I will be happy to be a net importer of information.
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Plans to invade Greenland have just been cancelled after this
February 9, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Plans to invade Greenland have just been cancelled after this
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America lost $35 billion in clean energy projects last year — thanks to Trump--Companies poured billions into battery mfg, solar and wind generation, and electric vehicle plants in the U.S., as solar costs fell sharply and EV sales surged. That
February 8, 2026 at 6:44 PM
America lost $35 billion in clean energy projects last year — thanks to Trump--Companies poured billions into battery mfg, solar and wind generation, and electric vehicle plants in the U.S., as solar costs fell sharply and EV sales surged. That
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Hey you people retweeting Donald Trump's racist image to say it's terrible, why are you helping Trump distribute a terrible, racist image?
February 6, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Hey you people retweeting Donald Trump's racist image to say it's terrible, why are you helping Trump distribute a terrible, racist image?
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After latest release country should move on to Epstein trials.
February 5, 2026 at 7:39 PM
After latest release country should move on to Epstein trials.
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First solar-battery hybrid sends power into evening peak, heralding radical changes for Australia's main grid reneweconomy.com.au/first-solar-...
First solar-battery hybrid sends power into evening peak, heralding radical changes for Australia's main grid
The first solar-battery hybrid has begun sending power into Australia's main grid in the evening. Dozens of bigger projects are will follow, changing the game for old fossils.
reneweconomy.com.au
February 6, 2026 at 7:03 AM
First solar-battery hybrid sends power into evening peak, heralding radical changes for Australia's main grid reneweconomy.com.au/first-solar-...
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Perovskites are real man!
‘off-grid power supply system(s) has a well-defined configuration, consisting of 800 perovskite photovoltaic panels (115W each), 156 inverters, 199 sets of 5 kWh energy storage batteries…function lighting, ventilation, water pumps’
www.perovskite-info.com/perovskite-s...
‘off-grid power supply system(s) has a well-defined configuration, consisting of 800 perovskite photovoltaic panels (115W each), 156 inverters, 199 sets of 5 kWh energy storage batteries…function lighting, ventilation, water pumps’
www.perovskite-info.com/perovskite-s...
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Perovskites are real man!
‘off-grid power supply system(s) has a well-defined configuration, consisting of 800 perovskite photovoltaic panels (115W each), 156 inverters, 199 sets of 5 kWh energy storage batteries…function lighting, ventilation, water pumps’
www.perovskite-info.com/perovskite-s...
‘off-grid power supply system(s) has a well-defined configuration, consisting of 800 perovskite photovoltaic panels (115W each), 156 inverters, 199 sets of 5 kWh energy storage batteries…function lighting, ventilation, water pumps’
www.perovskite-info.com/perovskite-s...
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Just checking in here. How are those struggling companies doing now?
File this one away for future review.
"So the struggling companies decided to just gamble with their remaining funds?"
"So the struggling companies decided to just gamble with their remaining funds?"
February 4, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Just checking in here. How are those struggling companies doing now?
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Today is #NationalSweaterDay so let's enjoy 'The Fair-Isle Jumper' painted by #Orkney-born artist Stanley Cursiter in 1923.
Stanley Cursiter (1887-1976) was Keeper of the National Galleries of Scotland from 1930-1948 and was appointed the King's Painter and Limner in Scotland.
Stanley Cursiter (1887-1976) was Keeper of the National Galleries of Scotland from 1930-1948 and was appointed the King's Painter and Limner in Scotland.
February 4, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Today is #NationalSweaterDay so let's enjoy 'The Fair-Isle Jumper' painted by #Orkney-born artist Stanley Cursiter in 1923.
Stanley Cursiter (1887-1976) was Keeper of the National Galleries of Scotland from 1930-1948 and was appointed the King's Painter and Limner in Scotland.
Stanley Cursiter (1887-1976) was Keeper of the National Galleries of Scotland from 1930-1948 and was appointed the King's Painter and Limner in Scotland.
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i guess if you want some private special hug time in a theatre, that would be the one to see. no one else there.
February 4, 2026 at 5:42 AM
i guess if you want some private special hug time in a theatre, that would be the one to see. no one else there.
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The designs include cooling devices for street lights, air-purifying pods for train stations and re-imagined bus shelters to improve livability, after the world records its hottest three years ever.
Students innovate bus stops, air purifier to tackle climate change symptoms
The designs include cooling devices for street lights, air-purifying pods for train stations and re-imagined bus shelters to improve livability, after the world records its hottest three years ever.
www.abc.net.au
February 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The designs include cooling devices for street lights, air-purifying pods for train stations and re-imagined bus shelters to improve livability, after the world records its hottest three years ever.
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📍9. K4 Telephone Kiosk and Letter Box - 1930
📍10. Air Mail Pillar Box - 1930
📍10. Air Mail Pillar Box - 1930
February 2, 2026 at 11:11 AM
📍9. K4 Telephone Kiosk and Letter Box - 1930
📍10. Air Mail Pillar Box - 1930
📍10. Air Mail Pillar Box - 1930
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Have we suddenly become a nation of gullible xenophobes overnight? | First Dog on the Moon
Have we suddenly become a nation of gullible xenophobes overnight? | First Dog on the Moon
No, of course not. We were always a nation of gullible xenophobes
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www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Have we suddenly become a nation of gullible xenophobes overnight? | First Dog on the Moon
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Vehicle efficiency - Have you every wondered how much energy it takes to drive an EV or fossil fuel car the same distance? I worked out the math so you don't have to. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨💧🔋, A 🧵
January 31, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Vehicle efficiency - Have you every wondered how much energy it takes to drive an EV or fossil fuel car the same distance? I worked out the math so you don't have to. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨💧🔋, A 🧵
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“Solar, wind power, and batteries are set to make life a misery for the liquefied natural gas market.”
Not great news for Carney’s plan to double down on LNG, but good news for the climate if the LNG projects he was pushing become uneconomical.
Not great news for Carney’s plan to double down on LNG, but good news for the climate if the LNG projects he was pushing become uneconomical.
LNG Glut Hits on Schedule as Shell, Mitsubishi Try to Withdraw from B.C. Megaproject www.theenergymix.com/lng-glut-hit...
Shell, Mitsubishi Try to Withdraw from B.C. LNG
Shell and Mitsubishi are trying to sell off their shares in the $40-billion LNG Canada megaproject amid predictions of an oversupplied global market.
www.theenergymix.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM
“Solar, wind power, and batteries are set to make life a misery for the liquefied natural gas market.”
Not great news for Carney’s plan to double down on LNG, but good news for the climate if the LNG projects he was pushing become uneconomical.
Not great news for Carney’s plan to double down on LNG, but good news for the climate if the LNG projects he was pushing become uneconomical.
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I cannot stop fantasizing about buying a parking lot and building a solar pv awning on it. That Technology Connections video isn't helping
February 1, 2026 at 6:54 PM
I cannot stop fantasizing about buying a parking lot and building a solar pv awning on it. That Technology Connections video isn't helping
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Sigenergy secures top position for multiple storage markets as installer adoption accelerates #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
Sigenergy secures top position for multiple storage markets as installer adoption accelerates
SunWiz market data ranks the manufacturer as the top energy storage supplier in Australia, Ireland, and South Africa.
www.pv-magazine.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Sigenergy secures top position for multiple storage markets as installer adoption accelerates #energysky -- via pv magazine global:
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'Longevity' author, bro-caster & supplements flogger Dr Peter Attia is in the Epstein files. If you have his book 'Outlive' you might like to immediately take it out to the recycling bin, using tongs.
February 1, 2026 at 3:41 AM
'Longevity' author, bro-caster & supplements flogger Dr Peter Attia is in the Epstein files. If you have his book 'Outlive' you might like to immediately take it out to the recycling bin, using tongs.
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You need a lot of confidence to rock a hairstyle like this 😆
A pink cockatoo at Kinchega National Park, New South Wales.
A pink cockatoo at Kinchega National Park, New South Wales.
February 1, 2026 at 12:58 AM
You need a lot of confidence to rock a hairstyle like this 😆
A pink cockatoo at Kinchega National Park, New South Wales.
A pink cockatoo at Kinchega National Park, New South Wales.
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“Australia’s grid now relies on renewable energy as much as coal. Those who doubted it look foolish.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Australia’s grid now relies on renewable energy as much as coal. Those who doubted it look foolish
Solar met the majority of electricity demand between 9am and 6pm in the past week as much of the country cranked air conditioners
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:09 PM
“Australia’s grid now relies on renewable energy as much as coal. Those who doubted it look foolish.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"As the United States retreats from climate policy, China signaled its rising intent to lead a transition away from fossil fuels and toward Chinese-made renewable energy technologies in remarks to world leaders on Tuesday."
insideclimatenews.org/news/2101202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/2101202...
Economic Interests Drive Chinese Climate Leadership Amid U.S. Retreat - Inside Climate News
As the United States retreats from climate policy, China signaled its rising intent to lead a transition away from fossil fuels and toward Chinese-made renewable energy technologies in remarks to worl...
insideclimatenews.org
January 30, 2026 at 1:14 AM
"As the United States retreats from climate policy, China signaled its rising intent to lead a transition away from fossil fuels and toward Chinese-made renewable energy technologies in remarks to world leaders on Tuesday."
insideclimatenews.org/news/2101202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/2101202...
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I've always felt that one of the most important aspects of newly emerging electric ground transport technology is that we can use the stuff we make the cars/vans/busses/trucks with, again, and again.
(hard to do that with fossil fuel)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY8a...
(hard to do that with fossil fuel)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY8a...
How the UK Is Building Its EV Battery Supply Chain!
YouTube video by Everything Electric TECH
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:32 PM
I've always felt that one of the most important aspects of newly emerging electric ground transport technology is that we can use the stuff we make the cars/vans/busses/trucks with, again, and again.
(hard to do that with fossil fuel)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY8a...
(hard to do that with fossil fuel)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY8a...
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For more information on the simulation and all of these charts, see this (lengthy) article on Reneweconomy
reneweconomy.com.au/near-100-pct...
reneweconomy.com.au/near-100-pct...
Near 100 pct renewable electricity for Australia’s main grid is achievable and affordable: Year 4 update
Very close to 100% renewable electricity is feasible for Australia’s main grid at reasonable cost using just several hours of storage. Four years of data proves this is so.
reneweconomy.com.au
January 29, 2026 at 7:38 PM
For more information on the simulation and all of these charts, see this (lengthy) article on Reneweconomy
reneweconomy.com.au/near-100-pct...
reneweconomy.com.au/near-100-pct...
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Australia needs a political party to serve the people in regional areas, to represent them on pressing issues of climate change, dangerous heat, food prices, water use, health & maternity care access, fire-fighting, arts budgets & transport issues. We could call it, I dunno, the Country Party?
January 28, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Australia needs a political party to serve the people in regional areas, to represent them on pressing issues of climate change, dangerous heat, food prices, water use, health & maternity care access, fire-fighting, arts budgets & transport issues. We could call it, I dunno, the Country Party?