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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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Flying: A letter from a reader
Feb 14, 2020 6:15 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 18,899
I am beginning a series of blog posts on flying starting this Sunday. To tee it up, I thought I’d share a portion of an email I got from a reader about a year... More
Feb 14, 2020 6:15 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 18,899
I am beginning a series of blog posts on flying starting this Sunday. To tee it up, I thought I’d share a portion of an email I got from a reader about a year... More
Try this for healthier, more drought-resistant plants
Jul 31, 2022 5:59 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 18,860
A couple of weeks ago I was talking with a local landscaper. At one point I asked about mixing organic amendment into the soil. “Oh no,” she replied,... More
Jul 31, 2022 5:59 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 18,860
A couple of weeks ago I was talking with a local landscaper. At one point I asked about mixing organic amendment into the soil. “Oh no,” she replied,... More
Did LED bulbs make a difference? Yes, bigly!
Dec 20, 2020 5:48 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 18,753
It’s that time of year when Kris Kringle encourages the Winter Warlock by singing: “Put one step in front of the other…” That’s how... More
Dec 20, 2020 5:48 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 18,753
It’s that time of year when Kris Kringle encourages the Winter Warlock by singing: “Put one step in front of the other…” That’s how... More
Why COP26 matters and what to look for
Oct 24, 2021 5:54 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 18,685
The “Conference of Parties” international climate convention happens every year. But this one, COP26 in Glasgow from Oct 31 - Nov 12, is particularly... More
Oct 24, 2021 5:54 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 18,685
The “Conference of Parties” international climate convention happens every year. But this one, COP26 in Glasgow from Oct 31 - Nov 12, is particularly... More
Palo Alto Utilities breeds mistrust with lack of transparency around outages
Apr 4, 2021 5:47 am
Comments: 29 | Views: 18,559
A week ago the electricity went out across a large section of Palo Alto. About... More
Apr 4, 2021 5:47 am
Comments: 29 | Views: 18,559
A week ago the electricity went out across a large section of Palo Alto. About... More
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