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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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Midpen's unambiguous ruling on e-bikes
Jul 10, 2022 5:35 am
Comments: 15 | Views: 19,450
It would have been a lot easier for Midpen’s board of directors to take the middle ground that was offered. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District... More
Jul 10, 2022 5:35 am
Comments: 15 | Views: 19,450
It would have been a lot easier for Midpen’s board of directors to take the middle ground that was offered. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District... More
E-Bikes on Open Space Trails: Yes or No?
Jun 26, 2022 6:08 am
Comments: 19 | Views: 20,398
On Wednesday, June 29, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) will decide where to allow e-bikes on its ... More
Jun 26, 2022 6:08 am
Comments: 19 | Views: 20,398
On Wednesday, June 29, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) will decide where to allow e-bikes on its ... More
Am I saving enough water yet?
Jun 19, 2022 5:59 am
Comments: 39 | Views: 20,261
We are in our third year of drought in California and it’s not pretty. SoCal residents are under some ... More
Jun 19, 2022 5:59 am
Comments: 39 | Views: 20,261
We are in our third year of drought in California and it’s not pretty. SoCal residents are under some ... More
Will goopy straws and useless bags doom our efforts?
Jun 12, 2022 5:44 am
Comments: 23 | Views: 18,130
Many readers of this blog are concerned about plastic waste. I understand why. We walk past discarded water bottles at concerts and games; we find disposable cups... More
Jun 12, 2022 5:44 am
Comments: 23 | Views: 18,130
Many readers of this blog are concerned about plastic waste. I understand why. We walk past discarded water bottles at concerts and games; we find disposable cups... More
Are you ready to ditch disposables?
May 29, 2022 5:40 am
Comments: 15 | Views: 22,968
Two years ago, in February 2020, I wrote about Palo Alto’s... More
May 29, 2022 5:40 am
Comments: 15 | Views: 22,968
Two years ago, in February 2020, I wrote about Palo Alto’s... More
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