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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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Can Americans Be Green?
Feb 9, 2019 7:24 pm
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If you think the online comments in this paper can get snarky, you should read some of the popular climate authors. For example: “==I Rich people emit more carbon,... More
Feb 9, 2019 7:24 pm
Comments: 13 | Views: 17,486
If you think the online comments in this paper can get snarky, you should read some of the popular climate authors. For example: “==I Rich people emit more carbon,... More
Average Palo Alto
Feb 4, 2019 7:52 am
Comments: 22 | Views: 19,824
One of the things I find very encouraging about climate is that there is a small set of things that we can all do to have a big positive impact on climate change.... More
Feb 4, 2019 7:52 am
Comments: 22 | Views: 19,824
One of the things I find very encouraging about climate is that there is a small set of things that we can all do to have a big positive impact on climate change.... More
Drivers Ed 101: Look Where You’re Going
Jan 30, 2019 6:03 pm
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Sometimes I give money to animal rights organizations. I like animals, and I believe they should be treated with decency. Fine. The problem is, the organizations... More
Jan 30, 2019 6:03 pm
Comments: 22 | Views: 20,234
Sometimes I give money to animal rights organizations. I like animals, and I believe they should be treated with decency. Fine. The problem is, the organizations... More
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