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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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Mandates or Markets for Environmental Policy?
Feb 5, 2023 5:53 am
Comments: 11 | Views: 12,708
The Hoover Institution held a day-long conference last week titled ... More
Feb 5, 2023 5:53 am
Comments: 11 | Views: 12,708
The Hoover Institution held a day-long conference last week titled ... More
Doing more with the natural spaces we have
Jan 29, 2023 6:34 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 9,544
I wrote last week about how difficult it is to hang onto our open spaces in the face of development pressure and land constraints. We need policies to protect... More
Jan 29, 2023 6:34 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 9,544
I wrote last week about how difficult it is to hang onto our open spaces in the face of development pressure and land constraints. We need policies to protect... More
How we eat away at our open space, even in Palo Alto
Jan 22, 2023 5:55 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 13,841
Palo Alto has a long and distinguished history of identifying, protecting, and maintaining open space. The generosity and dedication of nature-loving residents... More
Jan 22, 2023 5:55 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 13,841
Palo Alto has a long and distinguished history of identifying, protecting, and maintaining open space. The generosity and dedication of nature-loving residents... More
How are you coping with power outages?
Jan 15, 2023 6:24 am
Comments: 20 | Views: 11,978
Good grief. Is everyone staying dry? Staying sane? I actually made mozzarella yesterday, for the... More
Jan 15, 2023 6:24 am
Comments: 20 | Views: 11,978
Good grief. Is everyone staying dry? Staying sane? I actually made mozzarella yesterday, for the... More
Yes, an app can charge your EV better than you can
Dec 11, 2022 6:16 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 14,788
About four years ago I was talking with Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Jan Pepper when she remarked that the electricity provider would like to manage the scheduling... More
Dec 11, 2022 6:16 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 14,788
About four years ago I was talking with Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Jan Pepper when she remarked that the electricity provider would like to manage the scheduling... More
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