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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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Will goopy straws and useless bags doom our efforts?
Jun 12, 2022 5:44 am
Comments: 23 | Views: 18,130
Many readers of this blog are concerned about plastic waste. I understand why. We walk past discarded water bottles at concerts and games; we find disposable cups... More
Jun 12, 2022 5:44 am
Comments: 23 | Views: 18,130
Many readers of this blog are concerned about plastic waste. I understand why. We walk past discarded water bottles at concerts and games; we find disposable cups... More
Where is it unsafe to bike around town?
Apr 18, 2021 6:27 am
Comments: 45 | Views: 18,049
The weather is amazing these days and lots of us are getting out on bikes and e-bikes. Bike shops have been very busy, even running low on inventory as we all start... More
Apr 18, 2021 6:27 am
Comments: 45 | Views: 18,049
The weather is amazing these days and lots of us are getting out on bikes and e-bikes. Bike shops have been very busy, even running low on inventory as we all start... More
How will Palo Alto plan for, and pay for, massive emissions reductions?
May 2, 2021 6:14 am
Comments: 50 | Views: 17,974
It is not easy for a city to quickly eliminate most of its greenhouse gas emissions, as Palo Alto is learning. Despite paying attention to its emissions for more... More
May 2, 2021 6:14 am
Comments: 50 | Views: 17,974
It is not easy for a city to quickly eliminate most of its greenhouse gas emissions, as Palo Alto is learning. Despite paying attention to its emissions for more... More
Are you that duck?
Mar 15, 2020 6:32 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 17,690
I was walking my dog earlier this week, enjoying the rare everyday activity that wasn’t cancelled(!) She likes to visit a big oak tree where a woman puts out... More
Mar 15, 2020 6:32 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 17,690
I was walking my dog earlier this week, enjoying the rare everyday activity that wasn’t cancelled(!) She likes to visit a big oak tree where a woman puts out... More
Massive power shortfall is forecast for this evening (Monday)
Aug 17, 2020 2:43 pm
Comments: 18 | Views: 17,667
==I You can also find an earlier post (Aug 14) and a ... More
Aug 17, 2020 2:43 pm
Comments: 18 | Views: 17,667
==I You can also find an earlier post (Aug 14) and a ... More
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