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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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A Pragmatic Approach to A Trillion Trees
Apr 5, 2020 6:19 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 22,457
As this quarantine continues, many of us are taking more pleasure in time spent outdoors. Trees in particular seem to uplift and inspire us. Yet they are also workhorses... More
Apr 5, 2020 6:19 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 22,457
As this quarantine continues, many of us are taking more pleasure in time spent outdoors. Trees in particular seem to uplift and inspire us. Yet they are also workhorses... More
Why aren't more products easy to repair?
Feb 13, 2022 5:38 am
Comments: 15 | Views: 22,406
A few years ago my Dad got really annoyed when his patio umbrella stopped opening and closing easily. He wasn’t annoyed because it stopped working. He was... More
Feb 13, 2022 5:38 am
Comments: 15 | Views: 22,406
A few years ago my Dad got really annoyed when his patio umbrella stopped opening and closing easily. He wasn’t annoyed because it stopped working. He was... More
Would you like more/better veggie options at your local restaurants?
Apr 3, 2022 6:05 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 22,346
I’ve been trying to eat less meat and cook more vegetarian dinners at home, but my range of veggie cooking is not so good yet. When friends suggested a few... More
Apr 3, 2022 6:05 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 22,346
I’ve been trying to eat less meat and cook more vegetarian dinners at home, but my range of veggie cooking is not so good yet. When friends suggested a few... More
Geocaching for Methane
Mar 31, 2019 6:18 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 22,323
Where is the closest oil well to your home? Or your kid’s school? Is it leaking? Does anyone know? California is like a pin cushion for oil wells, and abandoned... More
Mar 31, 2019 6:18 am
Comments: 5 | Views: 22,323
Where is the closest oil well to your home? Or your kid’s school? Is it leaking? Does anyone know? California is like a pin cushion for oil wells, and abandoned... More
If you do nothing else, do These Three Things
Apr 21, 2019 6:13 am
Comments: 51 | Views: 22,302
The bad news: The Earth is sick, and getting sicker. The good news: We know how to make it better, and we can all help!
Earth Day is this Monday (April 22), so... More
Apr 21, 2019 6:13 am
Comments: 51 | Views: 22,302
The bad news: The Earth is sick, and getting sicker. The good news: We know how to make it better, and we can all help!
Earth Day is this Monday (April 22), so... More
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