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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 you stay healthy without making more trash?
Mar 29, 2020 6:23 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 20,305
A commenter mentioned a few weeks ago that reusable cups, bags,... More
Mar 29, 2020 6:23 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 20,305
A commenter mentioned a few weeks ago that reusable cups, bags,... More
Will the Coronavirus Save Lives?
Mar 22, 2020 6:18 am
Comments: 29 | Views: 19,902
I saw an eye-opening statistic the other day. Coronavirus to date has killed almost 15,000 people worldwide (as of March 22). It may be 2x or 3x that by the time... More
Mar 22, 2020 6:18 am
Comments: 29 | Views: 19,902
I saw an eye-opening statistic the other day. Coronavirus to date has killed almost 15,000 people worldwide (as of March 22). It may be 2x or 3x that by the time... More
Are you that duck?
Mar 15, 2020 6:32 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 16,175
I was walking my dog earlier this week, enjoying the rare everyday activity that wasn’t cancelled(!) She likes to visit a big oak tree where a woman puts out... More
Mar 15, 2020 6:32 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 16,175
I was walking my dog earlier this week, enjoying the rare everyday activity that wasn’t cancelled(!) She likes to visit a big oak tree where a woman puts out... More
Coronavirus and Climate Change
Mar 7, 2020 6:11 am
Comments: 25 | Views: 23,879
“Coronavirus and Climate Change”. How’s that for a depressing headline? In some ways I see the former as a mini version of the latter. Both are serious problems... More
Mar 7, 2020 6:11 am
Comments: 25 | Views: 23,879
“Coronavirus and Climate Change”. How’s that for a depressing headline? In some ways I see the former as a mini version of the latter. Both are serious problems... More
Doug Forcett's lesson? It's hard to be good these days
Mar 1, 2020 6:00 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 21,697
Most of us don’t wake up and think: “I’ll go to work today and overheat the planet!” or “Let’s enjoy some snacks while de-homing... More
Mar 1, 2020 6:00 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 21,697
Most of us don’t wake up and think: “I’ll go to work today and overheat the planet!” or “Let’s enjoy some snacks while de-homing... More
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California must do a better job spending cap-and-trade revenue
By Sherry Listgarten | 2 comments | 2,088 views
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