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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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Did a hedge fund just steal your EV rebate?
Aug 9, 2020 5:51 am
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California’s cap-and-trade scheme for reducing emissions is full of holes.... More
Aug 9, 2020 5:51 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 17,794
California’s cap-and-trade scheme for reducing emissions is full of holes.... More
Honey bees!
May 10, 2021 4:08 pm
Comments: 15 | Views: 17,516
Yesterday we were getting ready to eat dinner outside when my sister, who was visiting, said “Hey Sherry, have you seen that swarm in your tree?” “What?”
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May 10, 2021 4:08 pm
Comments: 15 | Views: 17,516
Yesterday we were getting ready to eat dinner outside when my sister, who was visiting, said “Hey Sherry, have you seen that swarm in your tree?” “What?”
... More
Palo Alto's bold proposal to jumpstart home electrification
Sep 25, 2022 7:02 am
Comments: 28 | Views: 17,503
Six years ago Palo Alto set a goal to reduce city emissions to 80%... More
Sep 25, 2022 7:02 am
Comments: 28 | Views: 17,503
Six years ago Palo Alto set a goal to reduce city emissions to 80%... More
A Snapshot of Grid Mixes across the US
Jan 30, 2022 5:37 am
Comments: 17 | Views: 17,472
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: 17,472
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
Where is it unsafe to bike around town?
Apr 18, 2021 6:27 am
Comments: 45 | Views: 17,417
The weather is amazing these days and lots of us are getting out on bikes and e-bikes. Bike shops have been very busy, even running low on inventory as we all start... More
Apr 18, 2021 6:27 am
Comments: 45 | Views: 17,417
The weather is amazing these days and lots of us are getting out on bikes and e-bikes. Bike shops have been very busy, even running low on inventory as we all start... More
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