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Dec 1, 2019 6:04 am
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When I first started reading about climate change and all of the carbon dioxide emissions, I wondered what they meant by a “ton” of carbon dioxide, or... More
May 30, 2019 5:53 am
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There was an interesting discussion in the comments of a recent blog post, and I thought it would... More
Oct 6, 2019 5:48 am
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With colder weather coming, it’s a good time to think about our heating emissions. They represent a sizable chunk of California’s overall emissions,... More
Nov 3, 2019 5:21 am
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Now that Halloween is over, ‘tis the season for holiday shopping. I’ve been wondering whether shopping in stores or online generates fewer emissions.... More
Jul 12, 2020 5:46 am
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Welcome back! I hope everyone had a good Independence Day weekend and is staying healthy and hopeful. After a little holiday break we are back at it with today’s... More
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Spend some quality time with your thermostat
By Sherry Listgarten | 11 comments | 3,925 views
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By Diana Diamond | 6 comments | 2,970 views
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By Cheryl Bac | 2 comments | 1,534 views
Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
For the last 26 years, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund has given away more than $7 million to local nonprofits serving children and families. When you make a donation, every dollar is automatically doubled, and 100% of the funds go directly to local programs. It’s a great way to ensure your charitable donations are working at home.