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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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Hey! Leggo My Beef!
Mar 3, 2019 6:17 am
Comments: 24 | Views: 22,755
And now a word from our guest blogger, Sam. Thoughts?
If you don’t mind, I’d like to have a real conversation here. Because if by ==I “A... More
Mar 3, 2019 6:17 am
Comments: 24 | Views: 22,755
And now a word from our guest blogger, Sam. Thoughts?
If you don’t mind, I’d like to have a real conversation here. Because if by ==I “A... More
The Loch Ness Monster and Climate Adaptation
Aug 30, 2020 6:03 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 22,753
I believed in the Loch Ness monster for an inordinately long time. I remember learning about it as a kid and thinking it was the coolest thing that there was still... More
Aug 30, 2020 6:03 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 22,753
I believed in the Loch Ness monster for an inordinately long time. I remember learning about it as a kid and thinking it was the coolest thing that there was still... More
Clouds of Uncertainty
Feb 9, 2020 5:55 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 22,703
Clouds have a cooling effect on the planet. “Yes, and the sky is blue”, you may be thinking. “Isn’t that obvious, and why should we care?”... More
Feb 9, 2020 5:55 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 22,703
Clouds have a cooling effect on the planet. “Yes, and the sky is blue”, you may be thinking. “Isn’t that obvious, and why should we care?”... More
Electric Speak 101
Oct 4, 2021 6:17 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 22,608
This past weekend some of my neighbors were participating in an informal panel discussion about electrification. Partway through one woman raised her hand and asked... More
Oct 4, 2021 6:17 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 22,608
This past weekend some of my neighbors were participating in an informal panel discussion about electrification. Partway through one woman raised her hand and asked... More
Is California engaging in wishful thinking or rigorous planning?
Nov 28, 2021 5:44 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 22,509
Two weeks ago, a comment on this blog ... More
Nov 28, 2021 5:44 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 22,509
Two weeks ago, a comment on this blog ... More
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