🌎 CAT Newsletter #101 2021-11-30
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Hey CATs!
Another week, another newsletter.
Community highlights * :scales: @Val (https://climate-tech.slack.com/team/U0259UP32TB) found this article (https://harvardcrcl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/03/Baker.pdf) focused on climate justice policy and shared it over in #climate-justice (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C015F2UEAKG) . Sheâs looking for a conversation partner on the topic! :point_right: Reply in the thread (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C015F2UEAKG/p1637634497040600) * :speech_balloon: Our next round #cat-roulette (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C0202J3UYG7) matches is going out on Friday! Join the channel, let donut know which region youâre in (youâll get a DM) and get matched with 2 other CATs bi-weekly.
Also, weâve also got something exciting lined up next week! CAT 2021 â End of year town hall & celebration. Read on in CAT EVENTS for more.
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** ð¬ CAT Events
CAT 2021 â End of year town hall & celebration Weâll share community trends, an overview of what CAT was up to in 2021 and what weâre looking to do in 2022! And thereâll be plenty of time for you to reflect and share your CAT or climate story of the year.
Eastern-friendly event â Tue, Dec 7th GMT 8am | CET 9am | IST 12:30pm | CT/SGT 3pm | AEST 5pm | NZST 8pm Sign up via MeetUp (https://www.meetup.com/cat-global/events/sgxsqsyccqbkb/) ⢠Join live via Wonder (https://www.wonder.me/r?id=cdde4ad0-4d3a-4a4d-851d-b58846a95767)
Western-friendly event â Thu, Dec 9th PT 10am | ET 1pm | GMT 6pm | CET 7pm | IST 10:30pm Sign up via MeetUp (https://www.meetup.com/cat-global/events/skkkpsyccqbvb/) ⢠Join live via Wonder (https://www.wonder.me/r?id=cdde4ad0-4d3a-4a4d-851d-b58846a95767)
CAT Salon ⢠1h Our “CAT Salons” are regular, thematic community discussions. We start with an 8-10 minute presentation from a lead discussant to level-set our conversation. This is then followed by 45 minutes of facilitated community interaction on the topic. We run our Salons in western-friendly and eastern-friendly timezones.
:doughnut: CAT Roulette - 30mins - whenever you find a time
We’re continuing our programme of letting members connect to 1 other CAT member every second week for a nice beverage and chat about climate and tech. It’s a nice way to get to know other CATs, and you can start and stop at any time. Joining the #cat-roulette (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C0202J3UYG7) channel to learn more.
ð¬ CAT Submitted Events
If you have an event you’d like listed here, use this google form to suggest your event (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCcJz0jkn8huv1yLkuAlyDviccOwVSejwDwcLDDVKmwYPcQQ/viewform) . Also, if you can turn a spreadsheet into a calendar feed, get in touch.
Panel discussion: How can tech workers take action on climate change in 2022? (https://www.meetup.com/GreenTech-South-West/events/280147954/) - Online, Dec 12th Join us for an insightful and carefully curated panel discussion that will provide inspiriation and practical advice on how YOU can get involved in making positive change within the tech industry in 2022. Environmental Justice x Digital Rights Community Call (https://www.theengineroom.org/digital-rights-and-environmental-justice-intersections-and-funder-strategies-for-better-futures/) - Online, Dec 2nd 9-10am EST/ 3-4pm CET As part of its new research project looking at how climate and environmental justice can be centered in digital rights movements and exploring some of the areas where digital rights and environmental justice intersect, The Engine Room is hosting a community call on Dec 2nd. Check #events in the CAT slack (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CDH9TKPMM) for more. And if you’re up for helping make manage this to add a listing each week, we’d love to hear from you, doubly so if you know your way around Google Appscript. Reply to this email if you can help.
ð¤ Podcasts The latest climate-related podcast episodes.
ð§ (https://www.myclimatejourney.co/cc-episodes/bill-weihl-climatevoice) #233: BLACK FRIDAY (http://www.sustainababble.fish/?p=1422) Sigh. Itâs probably not OK to go warm and fuzzy in our special areas at the thought of being hoodwinked into buying sh*t we donât need just a month before we all lose our minds over the next orgy of mindless consumerism. And itâs probably right and proper to get het up and misanthropic about it.
ð§ (https://www.myclimatejourney.co/cc-episodes/bill-weihl-climatevoice) 130. Opening Hearts with Elizabeth Wathuti (https://outrageandoptimism.libsyn.com/130-opening-hearts-with-elizabeth-wathuti) With the ink still drying on The Glasgow Pact, weâre already hearing the results from Glasgow being labeled in binary terms like âSuccessâ and âFailureâ While we know that some stunning pledges and progressive language in the Pact came from some of the negotiations, it is also true that historically these pledges have not been met completely, or have been missed entirely. Full stop.
ð§ (https://www.myclimatejourney.co/cc-episodes/bill-weihl-climatevoice) REWIND FINDING THE HEART TO TALK ABOUT CLIMATE (https://www.climateone.org/audio/rewind-finding-heart-talk-about-climate) More than half of Americans surveyed by Pew have talked about climate change one to two times in recent weeks â and that number is even higher for Gen Z and Millenials. A majority of all groups surveyed think climate should be a top priority to ensure a sustainable future.
Don’t forget, if you’re looking around, there’s a list of podcasts maintained by CATs (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dCxRnSdgJYehTkPlMA9lNVfw7C9m-mTb2FtIxnbH6AI/edit#gid=0) .
ð° News Highlights
Tech4Bad: when do we say no? (https://www.bcs.org/articles-opinion-and-research/tech4bad-when-do-we-say-no/)
Existing IT systems are enabling company activities that are unsustainable and damaging to the environment. âWhen should we as IT professionals stop maintaining them?â - Really good piece from folks in the British Computer Society
Three levers for change as a technologist: Consumption, Intensity, and Direction (https://www.thegreenwebfoundation.org/news/three-levers-for-change-as-a-technologist-consumption-intensity-and-direction/) For technologists, this post presents a simple model to talk about the levers available to you and how you might embed an awareness of climate in your work.
New law forces French operators to disclose carbon footprint to public (https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/new-law-forces-french-operators-to-disclose-carbon-footprint-to-public/) The French Senate passed a law on Tuesday (2 November) that aims to reduce the environmental footprint of digital technology. It includes an obligation for French telecoms operators to disclose to the public what they are doing to this end. EURACTIV France reports.
ð± A cutting from Branch Branch is our own publication, about climate and tech, by CATs and for CATs. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing a link to pieces earlier issues of Branch, as we gear up for creating Branch 3 in Q3/4, and open the call for contributions (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScabPxx_L9Dcd98XceloAL_bgSeEvUrtyaaDE_DPRgzzk7CCQ/viewform) .
Branch Issue 3 is going live next week! Sign up to the pre-launch mailing list for a sneak peek (https://branch.climateaction.tech/subscribe-to-branch-magazine/) !
ð¼ Jobs & Opportunities
Also! Don’t forget the super handy “climate careers page” on outline (https://climate-tech.getoutline.com/doc/climate-careers-O56ZGk7fKt) listing a bunch of useful resources and sites to check:
Business Development Manager (http://www.maketomorrow.earth/) We at MakeTomorrow imagine a world where every person in every company is given foundational training on the impact of climate change, and the tools to enact positive change within their business. We are seeking a passionate, mission-aligned Business Development Manager to help fast-track growth and impact. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1637583286161400) to this conversation on Slack
Emitwise/ Job Openings (https://emitwise.com/) We are hiring across our carbon accounting, customer success, engineering, people and sales functions. If you’re looking to join an ambitious, dynamic and friendly team deeply committed to tackling #ClimateChange, then get in touch! ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620740493252600) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1637662139166500) to this conversation on Slack
Freelance Developer Required (https://small99.co.uk/) Looking for a freelancer to work with on a project to create Net Zero dashboard-type software as MVP. Have wireframes already of what needs building but needs converting into working model. ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721893247200) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1628696007037400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1637690525169200) to this conversation on Slack
Finance Manager (https://solytic.jobs.personio.de/job/422152?display=en) Solytic is a clean-tech startup developing an AI-based software to monitor and improve the performance of solar PV systems. Our vision is to build a centralized platform for a decentralized ecosystem around the world, using data to connect the needs and potentials of solar with offers from service providers to increase profitability. Our solution enables customers to make smart, data-driven decisions on how to economically optimize their system throughout the entire lifecycle.Solytic stands for a sustainable future, where automation drives lower costs, higher revenues and extends the life cycles of systems. ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1637745351171700) to this conversation on Slack
Marketing Manager - Partnerships Lead (https://carbonthirteen.com/) We are the venture builder for the climate emergency, with a mission to reduce CO2e emissions by 400m tonnes through scalable ventures. ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1637764729176700) to this conversation on Slack
Spanish content intern (https://angel.co/company/dashboard-earth-1/jobs/1801655-spanish-content-intern) Dashboard.earth is hiring a Spanish Content Intern in San Francisco. About us Dashboard.earth is a technology start-up working… Apply now on AngelList. ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1637782981179000) to this conversation on Slack
Planet Super League / Job Opening (https://planetsuperleague.com/) We are hiring two co-founders to lead product development and commercial operations. And a head of engineering to lead the tech. If you’re looking to join an ambitious, dynamic and friendly team deeply committed to tackling #ClimateChange, then get in touch! ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1637960719182800) to this conversation on Slack You made it to the end! ðPlease share & forward this newsletter to a friend Feedback (https://app.slack.com/client/T4HLEQA3F/CLRPE39NX/thread/C4J8RQ2J3-1568299902.131900) ⢠Subscribe (https://tech.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=08b8a799dd414ce9163cf3474&id=97c1d5f785) ⢠Join CAT (https://climateaction.tech/#join)
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