🌎 CAT Newsletter #47 - 2020-11-17 🌏
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Hey CATs!
This week is London Climate Action Week (https://meet.meetup.com/ls/click?upn=SDNnya-2FgLI6CfUa8do8Zd9l6INndQXuJGdsyAQz5FZOLRZTc6a3JnPY7uRcdWoP6H8sz_7OXoxfQpb6cxqQYsIc3eixc4Um3SlLTNgg50xUQ6TTin0sTtJs2mBCyuU84ySAmUHQwpcI3DKb8u-2FFuexffEHbC-2B-2BiZCP2luyTcunu984fLWlJPWJrE65ZmHLRKhHXJ4NSzbSebNL7nzA14FLq1cl73QhYKUbl75yWyNbd5F5xEJqwGH7FA6KFwPQ3HJkDTsI9N1b-2FbIkrp0TF4YIcfhHA-3D-3D) with over 160 events across a range of different topics.
I invite you to join a few other CAT members in one of the events as we discuss The environmental impact of the digital industry. (https://meet.meetup.com/ls/click?upn=SDNnya-2FgLI6CfUa8do8Zd-2Bx9rEYH-2BHY8r1PpAzUoGjXnksMdDie7afkSUnk3kznpSK2ZN6-2Bat54wl0Uysbj2fMWqh-2BIW5SZDmOv7WbGYEWGcerQi82MMm2CGD1RRCQrbuYMw37b5JzBle0ynysNx9GcmTLNukNVKkkD96j-2Fs3Is-3D2bvs_7OXoxfQpb6cxqQYsIc3eixc4Um3SlLTNgg50xUQ6TTin0sTtJs2mBCyuU84ySAmUA91Nuqlaet7WZgM8MlgByX54JBdumw-2FNPlvECVcuYSX1Zw5sS2MoepCEjY41MVy-2BpeNaNCkOcPkQoPZEtnWpUu65JO3A9avQcvsgsu1iK1XZDXk7JOw1Jy5VLqUIiPmjX9q0i8WlUwhe-2FgOW32LsbA-3D-3D) Registration is free and signup is via this Eventbrite link (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lcaw-the-environmental-impact-of-the-digital-industry-tickets-127715292879) .
ð Date: Wed,18 November 2020 â°Time: 10:00 â 12:00 GMT (click here (https://everytimezone.com/s/e01fab06) for your timezone)
The format will be a series of very short videos (5min) with a panel discussion in-between where we answer your live questions.
Your panelists will be: * Neil Clark - Environment and Service Lead at Manifesto * Asim Hussain - Green Cloud Advocacy Lead at Microsoft * Tom Greenwood - Co-founder and MD at Wholegrain DigitalWholegrain Digital * Marketa Benisek - Partnership Manager at Footprint Digital * Sophie Dembinski - Head of Public Policy & UK Country Manager at Ecosia * Paul Johnston - CTO, Director, and Researcher * Mohan Ghandi - Head of Research & Policy at SDIA
We look forward to seeing you there!
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ð Directly after these events: CAT Volunteering chat ⢠15min If you want to know about CAT volunteering, join us right after the welcome call with the same Zoom link. Sign up here (http://bit.ly/CATWelcomeWestern)
Want to start a CAT meet-up yourself? Maybe about a specific topic? Or connecting with people locally? A networking session? A live interview series? Let us know in #d-cat-volunteering (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C017V9MDW6Q)
ð CAT Supported Events
London Climate Action Week: The environmental impact of the digital industry (https://www.londonclimateactionweek.org/events/e1ba5726-3026-46b9-93ed-9ca169423986) ð Wed, Nov 18th â° 10.00 - 12:00 GMT Join Asim and a panel of amazing speakers including Neil Clark (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEeG_QB0MhBSGxZzpN51u3gHCXYdkTwM4c) , Tom Greenwood (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAB-ds4BwwemfMBp8CO6kzJRTHZfx8M6QAg) , Marketa Benisek (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAA3ubC4Bx8NHH7CkIfpI2Vx4tlNoYnryrAw) , Sophie Dembinski (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAgp6ssBPzLpPUPzNY76fqhxaglJuwLOLvk) , Paul Johnston (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAApQ4sBi0PQ3JOs2N_JOguIYQmEwcvrhWU) & Mohan Gandhi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABDsLJUBldMsam2aOG9sh8lAy3gcdMAYBMQ) as we answer questions about how to transition our #digital industry into a more #sustainable future.
ð¤ Podcasts The latest climate-related podcast episodes.
ð§Carbon-negative carpet?! How Interface trailblazesâw/ Erin Meezan, VP & Chief Sustainability Officer of Interface, Inc. (https://nori.com/podcasts/reversing-climate-change/S2E38-Carbon-negative-carpet—How-Interface-trailblazesw-Erin-Meezan–VP–Chief-Sustainability-Officer-of-Interface–Inc-em8j39) The Reversing Climate Change Podcast with NORI
ð§#192: DEMOCRACY (http://www.sustainababble.fish/?p=1172) Sustainababble
ð§ (https://www.terra.do/post/collective-commitment-accelerate-climate-action) Changing the EV ecosystem - the Three Wheels United way (https://www.terra.do/post/changing-the-ev-ecosystem-the-three-wheels-united-way) Terra.do
ð§ Adrenaline, Stamina and Joy with Xiye Bastida (https://outrageandoptimism.libsyn.com/78-adrenaline-stamina-and-joy-with-xiye-bastida) Outrage! + Optimism
ð§ (https://2ser.com/celebrating-sustainability-in-2020/) CELEBRATING SUSTAINABILITY IN 2020 (https://2ser.com/celebrating-sustainability-in-2020/) Think: Sustainability
ð§ (https://climateone.org/audio/cropped-out-land-race-and-climate) CROPPED OUT: LAND, RACE AND CLIMATE (https://climateone.org/audio/cropped-out-land-race-and-climate) Climate One
ð° News Highlights
How Hydrogen Is and Isnât the Future of Energy (https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-11-09/how-hydrogen-is-and-isn-t-the-future-of-energy-for-the-eu-china-japan?srnd=opinion) Forget powering cars with fuel cells and the like. The killer app for hydrogen is helping to electrify everything.
What Conversations with Voters Taught Me about Science Communication (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-conversations-with-voters-taught-me-about-science-communication/) Even during a bitter election season, persuasive conversations were not only possible, but surprisingly attainable
Federal Reserve seeks to join network of central banks addressing climate change risks (https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy/federal-reserve-seeks-to-join-network-of-central-banks-addressing-climate-change-risks) The Federal Reserve has applied to join a group of central banks focused on managing financial risks from climate change and boosting capital for clean energy.
It’s time to talk about the carbon footprint of artificial intelligence (https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2020/11/time-to-talk-about-carbon-footprint-artificial-intelligence/) AI deep learning overlooked its climate impact
Activists urge David Attenborough to hand over his Instagram account | Living (https://www.euronews.com/living/2020/11/11/pass-the-mic-activists-urge-sir-david-attenborough-to-hand-over-his-instagram-account?utm_source=flipboard.com&utm_campaign=all_living_themes&utm_medium=referral) As the veteran broadcaster is no longer posting from his record-breaking account, activists want to put it to good use.
New app reveals how climate change with transform the world in 2100 (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8939749/New-app-reveals-climate-change-transform-world-2100.html) The ESD Research app provides temperature and rainfall projections for cities around the world in the year 2100. Users type in their location to see current and future simulations.
Why deploying climate tech at scale is so hard | Greenbiz (https://www.greenbiz.com/article/why-deploying-climate-tech-scale-so-hard?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=circular&utm_content=2020-11-13&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTWpjM01EWXlOV1V5WmpnMCIsInQiOiJ0S3hqdCtFRlJ5SVwvODllbFNxa2FPZXFyMk1RVTNyYTRFRzN2TUIxVkhXcFZTRE9aMHREWEJZXC9NS1wvR1pUemNaZ3NBT1dmbXJVSkRFWGhVeWtkVTFTN3NEbUw0M3JsNkFwVjVTTE1ZVVJaVkxlMDZvdGZqQUoyeU9Jd0dDOWVLNCJ9) Commercializing early-stage climate tech faces at least four valleys of death. Here’s how we can get to the summits.
ð¼ Jobs & Opportunities
Careers ⢠Cervest (https://cervest.earth/careers/) We provide businesses and governments highly personalized intelligence on climate physical risk, through a fusion of machine learning technology, geospatial data and earth sciences. Here are the current Data Engineer, Product Manager, Architect and Social Media roles at Cervest ð¬https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1604515303166700Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1604917658182900) to this conversation on Slack
Site Reliability Engineer (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 work together with other site reliability engineers to improve our platform infrastructure and optimize developers workflow. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an inspiring team and support shaping a product used by millions of people. ð¬https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1600763395011500Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1605021708187800) to this conversation on Slack
Tech Lead Developer (m/f/x) (https://jobs.lever.co/ecosia/fea72873-ea85-475c-9b64-7b9f4b1dfdf3) As a Tech Lead Developer (m/f/x) at Ecosia, you will do more than just coding. You will influence the technical direction of your team in close collaboration with the product manager and you will be contributing code as well. For example you may build new frontend features to optimize the engagement of our users or embrace the challenge to scale our backend systems across multiple regions. ð¬ Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1605021708187800) to this conversation on Slack
Data Scientist (electricityMap) (https://www.tmrow.com/jobs/data-scientist/) Weâre facing growing demand for our data and insights, with both increasingly being leveraged at scale. With these exciting developments comes a need for constantly improving our database, improving our modeling and forecasting capabilities, and being there to help our partners make the most of our data and API. If youâre looking for opportunities to not only solve interesting data science and machine learning problems, but also be hands-on with external stakeholders and the direct impact of your work, look no further. ð¬ Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1605082803191500) to this conversation on Slack
Senior Scientific Software Engineer (https://cervest.earth/jobs-senior-scientific-software-engineer/) Weâre seeking a seasoned, passionate software engineer to join our team as the Senior Scientific Software Engineer. Youâll be helping to grow our success as an AI-first platform, working within our team of climate scientists, statisticians and engineers across the entirety of our complex ML pipelines, with a specific focus on software quality, efficiency and scalability. ð¬ Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1605092801196500) to this conversation on Slack
Diversity and Inclusion Program Coordinator (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/) Citizensâ Climate Lobby is a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. Our consistently respectful, non-partisan approach to climate education is designed to create a broad, sustainable foundation for climate action across all geographic regions and political inclinations. ð¬ Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1605115704198200) to this conversation on Slack
Full-Stack Engineer (https://techjobsforgood.com/jobs/4550/) Forerunner is hiring a Full Stack Engineer to build software that helps municipalities adapt to climate change by empowering them to access, understand, and mobilize local-level flood risk data at scale. ð¬ Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1605115912199200) to this conversation on Slack
Sales & CX Manager (https://cervest.earth/) We predict the risks and effects of climate volatility, empowering everyone to make informed decisions through Earth Science AI. ð¬ Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1605174653227700) to this conversation on Slack
Lead Software Engineer (https://techjobsforgood.com/jobs/4403/) Green Ninja grew out of academic research at San Jose State University that demonstrated how well-designed educational experiences can promote pro-environmental attitudes and behavior in youth, and how these experiences can produce verifiable reductions in carbon emissions. ð¬ Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1605199529230800) to this conversation on Slack
Senior Product Manager (f/m/x) (https://jobs.lever.co/ecosia/c45a28ef-83ef-422f-b316-21644057a92e) We’re looking for a passionate Product Manager to join us in Berlin. Take ownership of an existing product used daily by millions of people or start an entirely new product. Join a unique workplace and be part of reforesting the planet! ð¬ Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1605516314243100) 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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