GAS: From Trump's EPA to Jupiter's Plasma Waves
G AS. It's a word that conjures up images of everything from the exhaust fumes we're trying to mitigate on Earth to the swirling storms of Jupiter. You might be surprised to know that these seemingly disparate topics are more connected than you think, at least in the context of how we understand and interact with complex systems. In this post, I'll take you on a journey from the controversial policies of Trump’s EPA to the mind-blowing discoveries of plasma waves above Jupiter, all while weaving in some essential coding best practices and programming discussions. For years, I've worked with Google Apps Script (GAS), automating tasks and building solutions for various clients. I've found that the principles that apply to writing clean, efficient code also apply to understanding complex environmental and scientific challenges. Just as a poorly written script can lead to unexpected errors, a flawed understanding of environmental science can lead to disastrous consequenc…
