🌎 CAT Newsletter #31 - 2020-07-28 🌏
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Hey everyone!
This week we have a few updates from the organising team for you.
⨠New channels ⨠* #d-cat-volunteering (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C017V9MDW6Q) if you want to volunteer to support the community â let us know there (weâre in the process of figuring out tasks for potential volunteers to pick up) * #d-ask-the-organizers (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C0182LF3YE4) for any ideas for the community, questions you may have * #d-food-and-climate (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C017HQGLZSP) * #d-green-investing (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C016H6JPQBW)
ð¦ CAT Salon recordings on YouTube ð¦ A few of our #d-cat-salon (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C0144BR1CSX) recordings are on our YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbGj6AM6oTSxqBlhMQlaplw) : * Changing culture â collaboration & activism in the workplace (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5KiP27shXk) * Climate & investments (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5JwBwTzNz8) * Big tech + Big Oil (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQyTeXmFVzg)
⨠You can now change your Slack status ⨠ð Looking for a job/project ð Learning ð± Open to conversations with other CATs ð´ Taking a break Taking action
ðð½ Congratulations Terra.do ðð½ We’d like to congratulate the first cohort (https://twitter.com/saurabj/status/1286173303279779842?s=20) of Terra.do, an online climate school with the aim of transitioning millions of people across the planet into climate work. Well done everyone involved.
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ð¬ CAT Events
CAT Salon West: Climate careers ð Tue, July 28th ðºð¸ð¨ð¦PDT 10-11am ⢠ðºð¸ð¨ð¦EST 1-2pm ⢠ð¬ð§BST 6-7pm ⢠ðªðºð¿ð¦CEST/SAST 7-8pm ⢠ð®ð³IST 10:30-11:30pm Sign up here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFpR5Ya9PGNE-5Bq9i-H0xZwElWaP_AqXcKsZ9XquGxo6ECg/viewform) and join #d-cat-salon (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C0144BR1CSX) for more
CAT Salon East ð Tue, Aug 4th ð³ð¿ NZST (Aotearoa) 8-9pm ⢠ð¦ðºAEST (Sydney) 6-7pm ⢠ð®ð³ IST 1:30-2:30pm ⢠ðªðºð¿ð¦CEST/SAST 10-11am ⢠ð¬ð§ BST 9-10am Keep an eye out on #d-cat-salon (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C0144BR1CSX) for the theme & sign-up link
CAT welcome call (45 mins) ð Thu, Aug 6th ðºð¸ð¨ð¦PDT 10-11am ⢠ðºð¸ð¨ð¦EST 1-2pm ⢠ð¬ð§BST 6-7pm ⢠ðªðºð¿ð¦CEST/SAST 7-8pm ⢠ð®ð³IST 10:30-11:30pm Sign up here (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudeGqrDorG9d84nntThbehMGd82yLw-YO) and join #d-cat-welcome (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CN459CBN3)
For an overview of our events check out our event calendar (https://bit.ly/CATcal) .
ð¤ Podcasts The latest climate-related podcast episodes.
Helping cities become green w/ Mathieu Carlier from Everimpact (https://theclimatefix.com/episodes/helping-cities-become-green-w-mathieu-carlier-from-everimpact) ð July 22, 2020 Cities are responsible for 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. City governments are important agents of action because of their close relationships with local businesses and citizens. Everimpact is making it easier for cities and companies to measure greenhouse gas emissions, identify opportunities to reduce emissions, and finance needed investments. TheClimateFix.com
22: S2E22: The unexpected order in the global “waste” tradeâw/ Adam Minter, author of Junkyard Planet & Secondhand (https://nori.com/podcasts/reversing-climate-change/S2E22-The-unexpected-order-in-the-global-waste-tradew-Adam-Minter–author-of-Junkyard-Planet–Secondhand-eh0va4)
ð July 21, 2020 Have you ever wondered what happens to your clothes after you drop them off at Goodwill? Or where your electronics go once youâve left them at the recycling center? Yes, some of our excess is exported to emerging markets around the world and either resold or harvested for parts. Is that cool? And what can we do to shop in a way that reduces our environmental impact? The Reversing Climate Change Podcast with NORI (https://nori.com/reversing-climate-change)
183: GILLIAN BURKE MEETS SUSTAINABABBLE (http://www.sustainababble.fish/?p=1106)
ð July 26, 2020 The BBCâs Springwatch is a cultural institution in the UK, showcasing the extraordinary but often overlooked wildlife of these crumbling isles with warts ân all realism (i.e. lots of baby Blue Tits getting munched). Sustainababble (http://www.sustainababble.fish/)
- Taking Dirty Energy To Court with James Thornton and Dr. Tara Shine (https://outrageandoptimism.libsyn.com/62-taking-dirty-energy-to-court-with-james-thornton-and-dr-tara-shine) ð July 24, 2020 Since the adoption of the Paris Agreement, legal systems around the world are beginning to witness the power of citizens, organizations, and businesses fighting legal battles to protect Earth. But who’s side is the law on? This week we talk about how the tides have turned in favor of Earth in court with CEO of ClientEarth, James Thornton. We hear about how ClientEarth is mending the relationship between humanity and the Earth through the law, and James shares some amazing news from China regarding citizens being able to sue the Chinese government in environmental cases. Stick around for the amazing story of how â¬30 shut down a coal mine. Outrage! + Optimism (https://outrageandoptimism.libsyn.com/)
BILLIONAIRE WILDERNESS (https://climateone.org/audio/billionaire-wilderness) ð July 24, 2020 For many of us, the story of the American wilderness begins when Europeans arrived on these shores and began conquering it. The wide open spaces of the American West loom large in our countryâs mythology. But what often gets written out is the history and culture of those native societies who were here to begin with - and whose relationship to this land is very different. Climate One (https://climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts)
ð° News Highlights
Photochemical upconversion of near-infrared light from below the silicon bandgap (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41566-020-0664-3) Photochemical upconversion of light with photon energy below the silicon bandgap has remained elusive, but the feat has now been demonstrated using PbS semiconductor nanocrystals and violanthrone.
Apple’s 2030 carbon-neutral pledge covers itself and suppliers (https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/technology-53485560?__twitter_impression=true) The “zero climate impact” promise covers both its own operations and those of its suppliers.
Find Your Home’s Flood Factor | Flood Factor (https://floodfactor.com/) Flood Factor is a free online tool created by the nonprofit First Street Foundation that makes it easy for Americans to find their propertyâs past floods, current risks, and future projections based on peer-reviewed research from the worldâs leading flood modelers.
First active leak of sea-bed methane discovered in Antarctica (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/22/first-active-leak-of-sea-bed-methane-discovered-in-antarctica) Researchers say potent climate-heating gas almost certainly escaping into atmosphere
Alternative meat and dairy companies are raking in investment dollars (https://www.fastcompany.com/90530093/alternative-meat-and-dairy-companies-are-raking-in-investment-dollars) While total VC funding is down because of the pandemic, money is pouring into plant-based and alternative meat and dairy startups.
Telework mostly benefits white, affluent Americans â and offers few climate benefits (https://theconversation.com/telework-mostly-benefits-white-affluent-americans-and-offers-few-climate-benefits-142251) Working from home has become the new norm for many during the pandemic. But it’s an opportunity that divides along racial and economic lines â and isn’t as beneficial to the environment as many believe.
Plastic waste entering oceans expected to triple in 20 years (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/23/plastic-waste-entering-oceans-triple-20-years-research) Current and planned waste-cutting efforts will reduce volume only by about 7%, say researchers
Notice to youth climate group under UAPA âclerical errorâ: Delhi Police (https://m.hindustantimes.com/india-news/notice-to-youth-climate-group-under-uapa-clerical-error-delhi-police/story-Z3KES7Ksy0aD1qYweBdXxM_amp.html) Delhi Police on Thursday however said the July 8 notice issued under UAPA was a âclerical errorâ, which was withdrawn, and a fresh notice was sent to the group under
Notice to youth climate group under UAPA âclerical errorâ: Delhi Police (https://m.hindustantimes.com/india-news/notice-to-youth-climate-group-under-uapa-clerical-error-delhi-police/story-Z3KES7Ksy0aD1qYweBdXxM_amp.html) Delhi Police on Thursday however said the July 8 notice issued under UAPA was a âclerical errorâ, which was withdrawn, and a fresh notice was sent to the group under Section 66 of the IT Act on July 12.
Climate scenarios, worse case + best case unlikely â Then Do Better (https://www.thendobetter.com/investing/2020/7/26/climate-scenarios-worse-case-best-case-unlikely) âEarth’s global âclimate sensitivityâ is a fundamental quantitative measure of the susceptibility of Earth’s climate to human influence. A landmark report in 1979 concluded that it probably lies between 1.5â4.5°C per doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide, assuming that other influences on climate remain unchanged. In the 40 years since, it has appeared difficult to reduce this uncertainty range. In this report we thoroughly assess all lines of evidence including some new developments. We find that a large volume of consistent evidence now points to a more confident view of a climate sensitivity near the middle or upper part of this range. In particular, it now appears extremely unlikely that the climate sensitivity could be low enough to avoid substantial climate change (well in excess of 2°C warming) under a highâemissions future scenario. We remain unable to rule out that the sensitivity could be above 4.5°C per doubling of carbon dioxide levels, although this is not likely.â
ð¼ Jobs & Opportunities
Climate Mind / Jobs (http://www.climatemind.org/) It can be a real challenge to communicate the realities of climate change to people around you, especially those who have different values and personal interests. ð¬ Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1595239225487900) to this conversation on Slack
Jobs | Dance (https://www.dance.co/jobs) Dance is an e-bike subscription service founded with the purpose of having a positive impact across human health, sustainability and livable cities. ð¬ Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1595325486491200) to this conversation on Slack
Senior Full-Stack Engineer (https://climate.careers/job/19504/senior-full-stack-engineer/) We believe that adaptation is a necessity, not a luxury, and communities deserve access to powerful software that helps them plan for the future. The challenge of climate change is complex â it implicates how municipalities plan, manage capital, and communicate to both residents and higher levels of government. Forerunner helps local communities do these things better by empowering them to access, understand, and mobilize local-level flood risk data at scale. Our software is built to be easy-to-use, so that the planners and floodplain managers preparing for our future can focus on the important stuff. We’re currently working with communities across the country to generate adaptation insights from permit data. As a new addition to our team, you’ll be joining us at a crucial time when you’ll have a real impact on our direction and our partners’ success. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1595505919000500) to this conversation on Slack
Head of People Operations (https://jobs.lever.co/ecosia/ef0af395-1b93-4433-9df8-dbd18f379277) Ecosia, the search engine that plants trees, is one of the world’s largest social businesses and the first B Corporation in Germany. As part of our mission to cultivate a more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable world, we want to reverse the tide of deforestation by planting a billion native trees. So far our 15 million users have planted over 100 million trees. Our reach is expanding as we continue to grow and plant trees worldwide! ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1595603383005300) to this conversation on Slack
Software Developer: Infrastructure focus (f/m/x) (https://jobs.lever.co/ecosia/25c19da8-3fc5-49dc-9100-ffe91ee74358) We are looking for a site reliability engineer with a full-stack mindset and expertise in container orchestration and resilience engineering practices to join us in Berlin! As a site reliability engineer, youâll split your time between increasing resilience of our products with your product team and working together with other site reliability engineers to improve our platform infrastructure and optimize developer workflow. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an inspiring team and shape a product used by millions of people. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1595603383005300) 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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