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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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Is our carbon-free electricity really carbon-free?
Nov 24, 2019 6:51 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 24,986
One of the most important steps we can take to cut our greenhouse gas emissions is to transition to clean power. Our local power providers are moving aggressively... More
Nov 24, 2019 6:51 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 24,986
One of the most important steps we can take to cut our greenhouse gas emissions is to transition to clean power. Our local power providers are moving aggressively... More
Local Transit to the Rescue?
Aug 18, 2019 5:55 am
Comments: 39 | Views: 24,852
Will better local transit get more people out of cars?
==I This is the second in a series of posts on using buses to reduce emissions, the first being about ... More
Aug 18, 2019 5:55 am
Comments: 39 | Views: 24,852
Will better local transit get more people out of cars?
==I This is the second in a series of posts on using buses to reduce emissions, the first being about ... More
EVs for EVeryone
Nov 15, 2020 5:22 am
Comments: 17 | Views: 24,800
California has set aggressive goals for EV adoption as it works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The number of EVs is targeted to triple in the next five years... More
Nov 15, 2020 5:22 am
Comments: 17 | Views: 24,800
California has set aggressive goals for EV adoption as it works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The number of EVs is targeted to triple in the next five years... More
Don't Miss Your Exit (and other lessons from an EV drive)
Jul 14, 2019 5:45 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 24,781
Driving an EV to Tahoe? Don’t miss your exit! I learned this and other lessons from two round trips between Palo Alto and Tahoe City in a Chevy Bolt (1). Maybe... More
Jul 14, 2019 5:45 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 24,781
Driving an EV to Tahoe? Don’t miss your exit! I learned this and other lessons from two round trips between Palo Alto and Tahoe City in a Chevy Bolt (1). Maybe... More
How to Buy a Used EV
Nov 22, 2020 5:47 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 24,759
Used EVs are a good deal, arguably one of the best deals on the car market today. Edmunds is ... More
Nov 22, 2020 5:47 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 24,759
Used EVs are a good deal, arguably one of the best deals on the car market today. Edmunds is ... More
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