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About this blog: Climate change, despite its outsized impact on the planet, is still an abstract concept to many of us. That needs to change. My hope is that readers of this blog will develop a better understanding of how our climate is evolving a... (More)
About this blog: Climate change, despite its outsized impact on the planet, is still an abstract concept to many of us. That needs to change. My hope is that readers of this blog will develop a better understanding of how our climate is evolving and how they want to respond, and will feel comfortable asking questions and exchanging comments on the topic. It is important that we develop a shared understanding of the basic science and impacts of climate change, to make sense of our actions and policy options going forward. My background is not in climate science, and I'm not even particularly green; my hope is that helps to make this blog more relatable. I studied math and neurobiology on the east coast before moving out here in 1987 for grad school in computer science. After working in the tech industry for about 25 years, I retired a few years ago to better align my time with my priorities. I love spending time outdoors, and feel deeply our responsibility to this incredible planet that we call home. (Hide)
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Are all-electric building codes illegal?
Jan 21, 2024 6:08 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 3,060
The state of California encourages new buildings to use efficient electric heating. It encourages, but does not mandate. The mechanism for this is California’s... More
Jan 21, 2024 6:08 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 3,060
The state of California encourages new buildings to use efficient electric heating. It encourages, but does not mandate. The mechanism for this is California’s... More
The cost of inaction
Jan 14, 2024 5:49 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,080
The year 2023 was by far the warmest year on record. And yet it will be one of the coolest years of the rest of our lives if we don’t transition more quickly... More
Jan 14, 2024 5:49 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 3,080
The year 2023 was by far the warmest year on record. And yet it will be one of the coolest years of the rest of our lives if we don’t transition more quickly... More
What do you think about a meat tax?
Jan 7, 2024 5:36 am
Comments: 69 | Views: 5,141
Several years ago Europe proposed a tax on meat. ... More
Jan 7, 2024 5:36 am
Comments: 69 | Views: 5,141
Several years ago Europe proposed a tax on meat. ... More
Happy New Year!
Jan 1, 2024 11:08 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 4,004
Happy New Year everyone! It is a beautiful day today with clear, rain-washed skies and refreshed and happy plants, so I hope many of you can get outside for a... More
Jan 1, 2024 11:08 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 4,004
Happy New Year everyone! It is a beautiful day today with clear, rain-washed skies and refreshed and happy plants, so I hope many of you can get outside for a... More
Which homes should lose gas service first?
Dec 10, 2023 6:48 am
Comments: 48 | Views: 41,312
As hard as it may be to imagine, the day is coming when utilities will start turning off the gas to our homes. Not right away, but certainly in the coming years.... More
Dec 10, 2023 6:48 am
Comments: 48 | Views: 41,312
As hard as it may be to imagine, the day is coming when utilities will start turning off the gas to our homes. Not right away, but certainly in the coming years.... More
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