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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 most effective donations to combat global warming
Dec 15, 2021 6:19 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 14,262
I am not able to post for the next few weeks, but I want to call your attention to Robinson Meyer's newsletter "The Weekly Planet" for The Atlantic, and in particular... More
Dec 15, 2021 6:19 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 14,262
I am not able to post for the next few weeks, but I want to call your attention to Robinson Meyer's newsletter "The Weekly Planet" for The Atlantic, and in particular... More
Please don't dump your dog in the wilderness
Apr 16, 2023 6:10 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 14,231
Ugh, I can’t believe I even need to write this blog post, but here goes. The other day I was in the Baylands when a woman passing by asked if I’d seen... More
Apr 16, 2023 6:10 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 14,231
Ugh, I can’t believe I even need to write this blog post, but here goes. The other day I was in the Baylands when a woman passing by asked if I’d seen... More
(Updated 3:00 pm) The Bay Area votes to phase out sales of gas heaters
Mar 14, 2023 6:30 pm
Comments: 23 | Views: 13,960
NEW: See new blog post with a summary of the vote.
On... More
Mar 14, 2023 6:30 pm
Comments: 23 | Views: 13,960
NEW: See new blog post with a summary of the vote.
On... More
How we eat away at our open space, even in Palo Alto
Jan 22, 2023 5:55 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 13,841
Palo Alto has a long and distinguished history of identifying, protecting, and maintaining open space. The generosity and dedication of nature-loving residents... More
Jan 22, 2023 5:55 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 13,841
Palo Alto has a long and distinguished history of identifying, protecting, and maintaining open space. The generosity and dedication of nature-loving residents... More
The power of protest
Nov 6, 2022 4:46 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 13,159
On Wednesday and Thursday of this past week, I attended the 2022 Global Energy Forum at Stanford, a biennial gathering focused on the... More
Nov 6, 2022 4:46 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 13,159
On Wednesday and Thursday of this past week, I attended the 2022 Global Energy Forum at Stanford, a biennial gathering focused on the... More
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