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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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"It's too little too late" and other reasons why not
Sep 12, 2021 5:42 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 19,959
FUD. Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Big changes should be carefully considered. But when a new idea quickly provokes objections from many different angles, something... More
Sep 12, 2021 5:42 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 19,959
FUD. Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Big changes should be carefully considered. But when a new idea quickly provokes objections from many different angles, something... More
On price gouging and other obstacles to HPWH adoption
Sep 5, 2021 5:45 am
Comments: 28 | Views: 25,822
It is hard not to be worried about climate change these days. More... More
Sep 5, 2021 5:45 am
Comments: 28 | Views: 25,822
It is hard not to be worried about climate change these days. More... More
Is artificial turf a good option for our dry climate?
Aug 29, 2021 5:41 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 27,627
About twenty-five years ago I had a friend who managed one of the landscaping crews at Stanford. After a few years he left to work elsewhere and explained why. “When... More
Aug 29, 2021 5:41 am
Comments: 8 | Views: 27,627
About twenty-five years ago I had a friend who managed one of the landscaping crews at Stanford. After a few years he left to work elsewhere and explained why. “When... More
The growing appeal of "Buy Nothing" groups
Aug 22, 2021 5:45 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 21,085
When greenhouse gas emissions are tallied up and reported at the city, state, or country level, they are usually reported based on where the emissions occur. If... More
Aug 22, 2021 5:45 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 21,085
When greenhouse gas emissions are tallied up and reported at the city, state, or country level, they are usually reported based on where the emissions occur. If... More
Back in the saddle
Aug 15, 2021 5:45 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 17,072
Hey readers! I’m excited to let you know that this blog will be starting up again next Sunday after a summer hiatus. Since my last post, we’ve experienced... More
Aug 15, 2021 5:45 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 17,072
Hey readers! I’m excited to let you know that this blog will be starting up again next Sunday after a summer hiatus. Since my last post, we’ve experienced... More
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