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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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Is California engaging in wishful thinking or rigorous planning?
Nov 28, 2021 5:44 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 22,509
Two weeks ago, a comment on this blog ... More
Nov 28, 2021 5:44 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 22,509
Two weeks ago, a comment on this blog ... More
Grand pronouncements vs nuts and bolts
Nov 21, 2021 5:33 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 15,264
I was in a meeting recently where a staff member of a Bay Area city said they were looking to accelerate their carbon neutral goal from 2045 to 2030. It was all... More
Nov 21, 2021 5:33 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 15,264
I was in a meeting recently where a staff member of a Bay Area city said they were looking to accelerate their carbon neutral goal from 2045 to 2030. It was all... More
It would be a mistake to re-evaluate the closing of Diablo Canyon
Nov 12, 2021 5:47 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 21,310
About two months ago a reader suggested that... More
Nov 12, 2021 5:47 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 21,310
About two months ago a reader suggested that... More
My Toyota is on life support
Oct 31, 2021 5:54 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 21,106
Is it just me or does it seem like a lot of people are looking at EVs these days? A neighbor of mine who got a Kia Niro a few weeks ago remarked with some surprise:... More
Oct 31, 2021 5:54 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 21,106
Is it just me or does it seem like a lot of people are looking at EVs these days? A neighbor of mine who got a Kia Niro a few weeks ago remarked with some surprise:... More
Why COP26 matters and what to look for
Oct 24, 2021 5:54 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 18,685
The “Conference of Parties” international climate convention happens every year. But this one, COP26 in Glasgow from Oct 31 - Nov 12, is particularly... More
Oct 24, 2021 5:54 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 18,685
The “Conference of Parties” international climate convention happens every year. But this one, COP26 in Glasgow from Oct 31 - Nov 12, is particularly... More
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