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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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The Silver Bullet for our Emissions
Nov 8, 2020 5:34 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 21,336
People often say there is no silver bullet for our greenhouse gas emissions. That’s certainly true in general. But for those of us on the mid-Peninsula, there’s... More
Nov 8, 2020 5:34 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 21,336
People often say there is no silver bullet for our greenhouse gas emissions. That’s certainly true in general. But for those of us on the mid-Peninsula, there’s... More
Climate Diplomacy
Jan 5, 2020 6:33 am
Comments: 21 | Views: 21,326
It can be difficult to talk about climate change with friends, family, or co-workers, all of whom may have different perspectives. So imagine doing that at the country... More
Jan 5, 2020 6:33 am
Comments: 21 | Views: 21,326
It can be difficult to talk about climate change with friends, family, or co-workers, all of whom may have different perspectives. So imagine doing that at the country... More
Your Palo Alto utility payment funds this gas lobbyist
Aug 23, 2020 5:48 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 21,303
Every now and then I mention the influence of the oil and gas lobbies in California, most recently on ... More
Aug 23, 2020 5:48 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 21,303
Every now and then I mention the influence of the oil and gas lobbies in California, most recently on ... More
What does it mean to be a "realist" about climate?
Feb 14, 2021 5:45 am
Comments: 21 | Views: 21,279
I recently tuned into a city discussion about reducing local emissions. Senior Resource Planner Jonathan Abendschein was giving a progress update on his team’s... More
Feb 14, 2021 5:45 am
Comments: 21 | Views: 21,279
I recently tuned into a city discussion about reducing local emissions. Senior Resource Planner Jonathan Abendschein was giving a progress update on his team’s... More
Palo Alto's plastics ban: Sensible policy or vain distraction?
Jun 30, 2019 6:05 am
Comments: 22 | Views: 21,003
When I heard a few weeks ago that Palo Alto was considering a city-wide ban on plastic straws, utensils, and produce bags, my first thought was “Sheesh, can’t... More
Jun 30, 2019 6:05 am
Comments: 22 | Views: 21,003
When I heard a few weeks ago that Palo Alto was considering a city-wide ban on plastic straws, utensils, and produce bags, my first thought was “Sheesh, can’t... More
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