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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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Burning just one "old style" light bulb can cost $150 or more per year
Nov 26, 2023 3:04 pm
Comments: 12 | Views: 6,056
I last wrote about LED bulbs three years ago, when I was urging people... More
Nov 26, 2023 3:04 pm
Comments: 12 | Views: 6,056
I last wrote about LED bulbs three years ago, when I was urging people... More
An Icelandic artist's response to climate change
Nov 19, 2023 5:52 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 6,071
Charlotta Hauksdóttir is a Palo Alto-based mixed media artist whose works incorporate the stunning natural landscapes of Iceland, her native country. As... More
Nov 19, 2023 5:52 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 6,071
Charlotta Hauksdóttir is a Palo Alto-based mixed media artist whose works incorporate the stunning natural landscapes of Iceland, her native country. As... More
The effort to fix California's electricity pricing
Nov 12, 2023 5:31 am
Comments: 25 | Views: 13,145
Effective energy pricing is key to transitioning away from fossil fuels. Americans are not always great at following rules but we are excellent at following prices.... More
Nov 12, 2023 5:31 am
Comments: 25 | Views: 13,145
Effective energy pricing is key to transitioning away from fossil fuels. Americans are not always great at following rules but we are excellent at following prices.... More
Confessions of a water hog
Nov 5, 2023 5:22 am
Comments: 24 | Views: 11,275
I recently got a nag email from the City of Palo Alto telling me that my house uses too much water. Not only am I using far more water than similar households,... More
Nov 5, 2023 5:22 am
Comments: 24 | Views: 11,275
I recently got a nag email from the City of Palo Alto telling me that my house uses too much water. Not only am I using far more water than similar households,... More
How to instill a love of nature in kids?
Oct 29, 2023 6:17 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 7,353
When I was a kid my family used to downhill ski pretty often. We would be on the mountain for most of the day, shivering on the way up, speeding down, slurping... More
Oct 29, 2023 6:17 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 7,353
When I was a kid my family used to downhill ski pretty often. We would be on the mountain for most of the day, shivering on the way up, speeding down, slurping... More
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