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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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"One of the biggest failures in 50 years of energy policy"
Feb 20, 2022 5:31 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 22,208
Stanford recently invited John Deutch, a Professor Emeritus at MIT with decades of experience in energy policy and energy security, to do a short series of lectures... More
Feb 20, 2022 5:31 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 22,208
Stanford recently invited John Deutch, a Professor Emeritus at MIT with decades of experience in energy policy and energy security, to do a short series of lectures... More
Why aren't more products easy to repair?
Feb 13, 2022 5:38 am
Comments: 15 | Views: 22,420
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: 22,420
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
Palo Alto's climate goals threatened by inadequate power grid
Feb 6, 2022 5:51 am
Comments: 29 | Views: 23,956
The City of Palo Alto’s emissions goals are in jeopardy because of its outdated electrical grid. During a February 2 Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC) ... More
Feb 6, 2022 5:51 am
Comments: 29 | Views: 23,956
The City of Palo Alto’s emissions goals are in jeopardy because of its outdated electrical grid. During a February 2 Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC) ... More
A Snapshot of Grid Mixes across the US
Jan 30, 2022 5:37 am
Comments: 17 | Views: 18,255
Over the past few days I’ve spoken with several people who are electrifying their homes and cars, and it reminded me how lucky we are to live in California... More
Jan 30, 2022 5:37 am
Comments: 17 | Views: 18,255
Over the past few days I’ve spoken with several people who are electrifying their homes and cars, and it reminded me how lucky we are to live in California... More
What can you do with your EV battery?
Jan 23, 2022 6:01 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 18,950
I have heard from many of you who have EVs and would like to know when you will be able to use your car to power your house during a blackout, charge your laptop... More
Jan 23, 2022 6:01 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 18,950
I have heard from many of you who have EVs and would like to know when you will be able to use your car to power your house during a blackout, charge your laptop... More
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