@MarkWestSD

Husband, Dad, Retired Naval Officer, advocate for cities, Surfer, dog lover, foodie, gardner, nerd, craft beer advocate (he/him/his).

 San Diego, CA
Joined June 2016
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My journey to rid myself of social media started w Facebook and Instagram. Now that @elonmusk is spreading misinformation and lies which lead to extreme violence it is time for the next step. Goodbye @Twitter !!! – at San Diego, CA
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Maybe we should let Florida know as well. – at San Diego, CA
Scott Peters@ScottPetersSD24 Oct 2022
Hey Texas check out the state of California’s decline. bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…
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Eco-disaster in southern Oaxaca from @Pemex oil spill resulting in oiled wildlife. This is one of the world’s most important coastal and marine eco-region with abundant species and rich biodiversity. @WILDCOAST is monitoring impacts. @surfline @wsl @WSLPURE #oaxacaoilspill
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Fantastic media night @NPMainStreet visiting the newest addition @botanica_sd to our awesome businesses.
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Amazing @60Minutes segment and I can say without a doubt that @DeionSanders is incredible. It is only a matter of time before @JacksonStateU is a 5 star football university! #EqualityFreedomJusticeDemocracy – at San Diego, CA
Woot woot!!! Way to go @Padres !!! – at San Diego, CA
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Let’s go Padres!!!! – at San Diego, CA
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What a fantastic @NPMainStreet day at our annual #TasteofNorthPark with an enthusiastic & SOLD OUT crowd. Ty to all of the merchants, volunteers and staff who pulled this off! I met people from all over the country & world showing the diversity of this urban core gem! #urbanism – at North Park, San Diego
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Exceptional oped. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 nytimes.com/2022/10/04/opini…

Opinion | To Save America’s Coasts, Don’t Always Rebuild Them (Published 2022)

Taxpayers too often subsidize irresponsible development, with tragic results.

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Cheaper and more resilient! What are we waiting for? cnn.com/2022/10/02/us/solar-…

This 100% solar community endured Hurricane Ian with no loss of power and minimal damage | CNN

Climate resiliency was built into the fabric of Babcock Ranch with stronger storms in mind, and Hurricane Ian was a major test.

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The storm surge is so powerful from #HurricaneIan that it has brought a shark into the city streets of Fort Myers. 🎥@BradHabuda

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The past few days of excessive temperatures have highlighted the need for more forms of renewable energy supply. However, the grid (which is currently being ignored) needs major attention and investment as well. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

World Spending on Cables Will Have to Rival Solar and Wind Power

The world’s move to renewable electricity will only happen with hundreds of billions of dollars spent on grid infrastructure

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This is “EV” for all Americans. nytimes.com/2022/08/27/opini…

Opinion | You Want an Electric Car With a 300-Mile Range? When Was the Last Time You Drove 300...

There are better ways to use batteries than putting them in premium E.V.s.

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I will always be grateful that we had a once-in-a-century public health leader to guide us through a once-in-a-century pandemic. Few people have touched more lives than Dr. Fauci – and I’m glad he’s not done yet.
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Love this idea. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 cnn.com/2022/08/17/opinions/…
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Worth the read and 100% agree 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 nytimes.com/2022/08/16/opini…

Opinion | Every Dollar Spent on This Climate Technology Is a Waste (Published 2022)

Subsidies in the climate bill will lock in carbon capture and storage, which will sustain fossil fuels.

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As President of the Imperial Beach Arts Bureau I am extremely proud of our work. Over 75% female muralists completing more than 30 murals. Today we unveiled our #Veteran themed mural by former @USMC @MariaMiaSalazar with a generous anonymous donation. #artmakescommunitiesbetter
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This is what hate does to you.
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Noriah@noriaaahj6 Jul 2022
A baby went to a 4th of July parade & left an orphan. The way we’re living in this country makes zero sense..
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This. Is. Who. They. Are. MAGA Republicans want your small children to have government-mandated pregnancies.
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Mississippi House Speaker says 12-year-old incest victims should continue pregnancies to term trib.al/0pZMYVh
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