🌎 CAT Newsletter #70 2021-04-27 🌏
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Hey CATs,
Itâs Earth Day this week AND weâve passed the 4.000 member mark! ðð
To celebrate weâll be posting some of your actions on Twitter & LinkedIn! ðIf you have any actions & wins you want to share with the world (or just within the community), please either: * Add them to the spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PmkVgvq_3nOavU4xQw4rr3qnOMAbTVBDat8O9k5rRfg/edit#gid=1371451401) for us to post * Post them yourself using the hashtag #CATEarthWeek (donât forget to tag us (@climateActTech on Twitter ⢠@ClimateAction.tech on LinkedIn). Here’s a Twitter template you can use: It’s #CATEarthWeek! I’ve [insert action] ðªð How are you taking action this year? @ClimateActTech #EarthDay #EarthDay2021
ð¦ Slack Channel spotlight: #action (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CNTM96L1J) Over the next few weeks weâll be using our action channel for prompts to start conversations & to share actions we can take as a group. Join us there!
Podcast news: @Hannah and @Sandra joined Tom Raftery on his podcast Climate 21 to talk about #LetsGreenTheWeb! Check out the episode here (https://www.climate21podcast.com/1329991/8283322-how-do-we-reduce-it-s-carbon-footprint-a-chat-with-sandra-pallier-and-hannah-smith-of-climate-action-tech) and share it far and wide! (Could this be one of your Earth Day actions? ð)
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** ð¬ CAT Events
CAT Welcome Call ⢠45min In our regular welcome call (for new CATs and CATs who’ve been in the community for a while) you’ll learn about the community, projects we’re running, how you can get involved and you’ll meet some fellow CATs in a small community discussion. ð For western friendly times sign up here (http://bit.ly/CATWelcomeWestern) ð For eastern friendly times sign up here (http://bit.ly/CATWelcomeEastern)
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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. Join our Meetup group (https://www.meetup.com/cat-global/events/) to get notified for the next CAT Salon Catch up on our past Salon on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbGj6AM6oTSxqBlhMQlaplw/videos)
ð¬ CAT Supported Events
How the adoption of reused and remanufactured tech can turn the tide on e-waste (https://www.meetup.com/GreenTech-South-West/events/275942098/) ð Tues 20th April, 12.30pm to 1.30pm (BST) Green Tech South West welcomes Anthony Levy and Louise Whitaker from Cistor, to talk us through what using remanufactured and refurbished ICT actually means. Anthony and Louise will discuss their experience of deploying reused and remanufactured technology in critical situations such as hospitals, aircraft carriers, stock exchanges and banks. Drawing on real examples from their own industry, and parallel industries such as the automotive sector, theyâll share concrete lessons on how we can break down the barriers to reusing existing hardware (or hardware technology). Sign up here (https://www.meetup.com/GreenTech-South-West/events/275942098/)
ð¤ Podcasts The latest climate-related podcast episodes.
ð§ (https://nori.com/podcasts/reversing-climate-change/S2E58-Oceans-and-climate–Waves-and-Beachesw-Kim-McCoy–oceanographer-and-author-eu9k79) S2E60: Art out of thin (carbontech) airâw/ Madison Savilow of Carbon Upcycling & Expedition Air (https://nori.com/podcasts/reversing-climate-change/S2E60-Art-out-of-thin-carbontech-airw-Madison-Savilow-of-Carbon-Upcycling–Expedition-Air-ev29o1) The Reversing Climate Change Podcast with NORI
ð§ 100% Outrage and 100% Optimism with John Kerry (https://outrageandoptimism.libsyn.com/98-100-outrage-and-100-optimism-with-john-kerry) Outrage! + Optimism
ð§Living With Climate Disruption (https://climateone.org/audio/living-climate-disruption) Climate One
ð° News Highlights
Legendary activist Noam Chomsky on Bidenâs presidency and the modern GOP (https://www.msnbc.com/mehdi-on-msnbc/watch/legendary-activist-noam-chomsky-on-biden-s-presidency-and-the-modern-gop-110429765669) When it comes to climate change, there is always more to be done. President Biden has signed an array of executive orders combating the crisis, but the modern GOPâs stance makes it difficult to get long-term legislation passed. Legendary political activist Noam Chomsky joins NBCâs Mehdi Hasan to discuss the threat this position will have on the future of our environment.
The Greenwashing Files | ClientEarth (https://www.clientearth.org/the-greenwashing-files) Our greenwashing profiles highlight how the advertising and other public claims donât always match up to reality.
Science Museum criticised for climate exhibition sponsored by Shell (https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/science-museum-shell-climate-exhibition-b1832681.html) Campaigners have accused the museum of âhelping to boost Shellâs cynical greenwash,â reports Samuel Osborne
Net Zero Festival brings accusations of greenwash (https://www.campaigncc.org/net_zero_festival) Climate breakdown cannot be a niche issue - it has to be a priority for us all. So we should welcome the Net Zero Festival, run by BusinessGreen, as an attempt to wake up mainstream businesses to the necessity of rapid transition to net zero carbon. As exemplified by sponsors⦠…Heathrow, Drax, Shell? Hang on. Finding these names among the sponsors, one can hardly fail to notice that they are hardly companies usually held up as examples of climate leaders. What is going on? Is Shell switching from oil and gas to renewables and we somehow missed the announcement? Unfortunately not.
SSE faces backlash over COP26 sponsorship and Peterhead Power Station role - News for the Oil and Gas Sector (https://www.energyvoice.com/renewables-energy-transition/279238/sse-climate-cop26-peterhead/) SSE, operator of the Peterhead Power Station, is facing backlash from climate groups after being announced as one of the first sponsors of the COP26 summit.
Need of environmental data and standards for the ict sector (https://www.greens-efa.eu/en/article/document/need-of-environmental-data-and-standards-for-the-ict-sector) We are writing to you with a call to take action to limit the environmental impact of the ICT sector. The European Commissionâs two key priorities for the upcoming years are Europe Fit for the Digital Age and the Green Deal. To reach both of these priorities, we must ensure the digital transition promotes and does not hamper the green transition
Submit Tech With Purpose News (http://wellthatsinteresting.tech/submit-technology-with-purpose-news/) Are you working on a tech for good project? Want it included in my technology with purpose newsletter and research? Let me know…
ð¼ Jobs & Opportunities
We’re considering having a single paid sponsor slot each week for this newsletter, for organisations that are hiring. If you’re interested in learning more, shoot an email to hello@climateAction.tech (mailto:hello@climateAction.tech?subject=I’m%20interested%20in%20sponsoring%20the%20newsletter)
Software Product Manager (http:// https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PRO1047PROTI/JobBoard/e33a1c2e-8d7a-4008-851e-f7bd1d7bf788/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=c4c06800-0b8a-480f-a8cf-e89160e3e033) Looking for a smart, driven software product manager with experience in IoT / SaaS products. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1618848203130800) to this conversation on Slack.
Fullstack, backend and frontend engineers (https://www.consequence.world/) We are building technology to fight the climate crisis - a capitalist solution to moral problems. You already know the importance of tackling climate change and that’s part of why you’ve joined this group. Join us and contribute to important solutions leveraging fintech and climate-tech domains. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1618848217131000) to this conversation on Slack.
Apply to USDS | United States Digital Service (https://www.usds.gov/apply) There are many exciting projects at USDS, and I lead the Justice40 team, which is a huge opportunity to help build geospatial data tools and processes for directing billions of dollars to fight climate injustice and environmental injustice. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1618859864136500) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1617728586093000to this conversation on Slack
DroneSeed - Senior Product Manager (https://jobs.lever.co/droneseed/db1f090a-cbec-4e94-ae44-5652be449a98) DroneSeed is a scalable reforestation company seeking to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. As we grow, we are seeking a senior product manager to help shape our approach. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1618868146138200) to this conversation on Slack
Citrine Informatics - Senior Accountant (https://jobs.lever.co/citrineinformatics/67c51149-0ee1-4e7a-8fcf-f0e6c4e50b3b) We are looking for a Senior Accountant that has an aspiration for taking a significant part in the Finance and Accounting department operations by managing daily accounting tasks, preparing monthly and annual reconciliations, keeping the books clean and helping grow the company. About Citrine At Citrine, weâre changing the way new materials are developed. We are the industry leader in materials informatics, the application of data-driven methods to materials and chemicals development. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1618875611139000) to this conversation on Slack
Developer & Co-founder (https://forkranger.com/cofounder/) Looking for a co-founder and developer to build a gamified recipe app and help millions of people cook climate-friendly recipes. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1618912549151900) to this conversation on Slack
Senior Product Manager (https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2494223255/) Data analytics SaaS platform focused on the building sustainability sector. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1618974111157100) to this conversation on Slack
Delivery Manager (https://apply.workable.com/mysociety/j/EAB7EB88E9/) Through the deployment of data and digital services, mySociety is helping councils, community organisations, campaign groups and individual citizens to take faster, more informed and effective action to cut emissions at the local level. Our Climate programme seeks to support engagement from citizens, action from local government, and better information for all. Weâre looking for a delivery manager to join early in the programme and help us identify the best opportunities for impact. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1619179110163700) to this conversation on Slack
Sustainability Product Manager (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/job/1028168/Sustainability-Product-Manager) Apply for Sustainability Product Manager job with Microsoft in Redmond, Washington, United States. Engineering at Microsoft ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1619186084165100) to this conversation on Slack
Money Charmer aka Financing Change Director (https://canopyplanet.org/) Canopyâs Financing Change Director is primarily responsiblefor developing, implementing and maintaining acomprehensive philanthropic strategy to meet annualrevenue targets and organizational growth, developmentand effectiveness. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1619195616167700) to this conversation on Slack
Open Source Researcher (https://canopyplanet.org/) Canopy seeks an independent research team or researcher for undertaking research to assess whether providing open-source IP (aka Open Design) for Next Gen Pulp would contribute significantly to commercialization. Complete proposals must be submitted by May 7, 2021. Details can be found below in our terms of reference (see attachment) ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1619195759168900) to this conversation on Slack
CIBO Technologies / Job Openings (https://www.cibotechnologies.com/) IBO Technologies science, technology and software company focused on scaling regenerative agriculture through our next generation carbon market. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1619217305173900) 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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