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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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Climate Diplomacy
Jan 5, 2020 6:33 am
Comments: 21 | Views: 20,695
It can be difficult to talk about climate change with friends, family, or co-workers, all of whom may have different perspectives. So imagine doing that at the country... More
Jan 5, 2020 6:33 am
Comments: 21 | Views: 20,695
It can be difficult to talk about climate change with friends, family, or co-workers, all of whom may have different perspectives. So imagine doing that at the country... More
A Climate-Friendly 2020
Dec 29, 2019 6:17 am
Comments: 32 | Views: 22,035
‘Tis the season to make New Year’s resolutions, though any time is a good time to be a little climate-friendlier. If you are interested in making some changes,... More
Dec 29, 2019 6:17 am
Comments: 32 | Views: 22,035
‘Tis the season to make New Year’s resolutions, though any time is a good time to be a little climate-friendlier. If you are interested in making some changes,... More
An Interlude of Gratitude
Dec 22, 2019 6:58 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 17,398
It’s a busy time of year so this post will be short and sweet. Since it also happens to be the 50th post, a mini milestone, I thought I’d take the opportunity... More
Dec 22, 2019 6:58 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 17,398
It’s a busy time of year so this post will be short and sweet. Since it also happens to be the 50th post, a mini milestone, I thought I’d take the opportunity... More
A chimney plug unboxing
Dec 15, 2019 6:27 am
Comments: 15 | Views: 20,860
The biggest emission sources for people in our area, besides those from general consumption, are: transportation (car and plane), food (diet and waste), and heating... More
Dec 15, 2019 6:27 am
Comments: 15 | Views: 20,860
The biggest emission sources for people in our area, besides those from general consumption, are: transportation (car and plane), food (diet and waste), and heating... More
What gives you hope?
Dec 8, 2019 6:06 am
Comments: 23 | Views: 20,725
Early this week I was feeling a little hopeless. I like to play a game when we are driving in other parts of the state (1), counting the number of EVs to see how... More
Dec 8, 2019 6:06 am
Comments: 23 | Views: 20,725
Early this week I was feeling a little hopeless. I like to play a game when we are driving in other parts of the state (1), counting the number of EVs to see how... More
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