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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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We are testing geoengineering, and that is a good thing
May 24, 2020 5:59 am
Comments: 34 | Views: 25,715
Geoengineering is the “deliberate large-scale manipulation of the planetary environment to counteract anthropogenic climate change”. (1) It ... More
May 24, 2020 5:59 am
Comments: 34 | Views: 25,715
Geoengineering is the “deliberate large-scale manipulation of the planetary environment to counteract anthropogenic climate change”. (1) It ... More
10 ways to reduce your dog's "pawprint"
Sep 13, 2020 5:32 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 25,710
Dogs are the best. They provide comfort, entertainment, exercise, and pure unadulterated love. Half... More
Sep 13, 2020 5:32 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 25,710
Dogs are the best. They provide comfort, entertainment, exercise, and pure unadulterated love. Half... More
Smart meters: The easy part and the hard part
Sep 26, 2021 5:52 am
Comments: 22 | Views: 25,602
There’s an easier part and a harder part to a smart meter rollout. The easier part is installing the new meters and radios and associated software. I say this... More
Sep 26, 2021 5:52 am
Comments: 22 | Views: 25,602
There’s an easier part and a harder part to a smart meter rollout. The easier part is installing the new meters and radios and associated software. I say this... More
Coronavirus and Climate Change
Mar 7, 2020 6:11 am
Comments: 25 | Views: 25,592
“Coronavirus and Climate Change”. How’s that for a depressing headline? In some ways I see the former as a mini version of the latter. Both are serious problems... More
Mar 7, 2020 6:11 am
Comments: 25 | Views: 25,592
“Coronavirus and Climate Change”. How’s that for a depressing headline? In some ways I see the former as a mini version of the latter. Both are serious problems... More
Is "stage 2" the time to try a more pedestrian-friendly downtown?
May 3, 2020 6:09 am
Comments: 39 | Views: 25,409
Should we be allocating more space for people and less space for cars in our downtowns? This question comes up ... More
May 3, 2020 6:09 am
Comments: 39 | Views: 25,409
Should we be allocating more space for people and less space for cars in our downtowns? This question comes up ... More
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