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Tesla drops Bitcoin over Climate Concerns, Young Christians' climate pilgrimage, and more....

Fri, 14 May 2021

National/International News In Brief (May 2021):

  • Sir David Attenborough named COP26 People’s Advocate ahead of the crucial summit

    https://bit.ly/2ROKXOr
     

  • Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk

    https://bbc.in/3uMZqIZ 
     

  • Global renewable energy industry grew at fastest rate since 1999 in 2020

    https://bit.ly/3fegscx
     

  • Nearly 40 UK food businesses have threatened to stop sourcing products from Brazil over proposed land reforms that could accelerate deforestation in the Amazon.

    https://bbc.in/3uXrlGc
     

  • Young Christians from across the country are walking in relay from Cornwall to Glasgow to raise awareness of COP26

    https://bbc.in/2QeNoZZ
     

  • Bristol bike repair club helps young people tackle mental health

    https://bit.ly/3bnDWuT

Job Opportunity | Marches Energy Agency (MEA)

Fri, 14 May 2021

Marches Energy Agency (MEA) are an independent, Shropshire-based charity with remote staff that reaches across the Midlands. MEA has nearly 25 years of experience in reducing fuel poverty, promoting energy reduction, and encouraging the uptake of renewable energy.

As their service continues to develop, their friendly team is now seeking to add enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate staff to help them support more households:

  • Energy Advisors 
  • Project Administrator 
  • Marketing and Communications Manager 
  • Data and Reporting Manager 
  • Team Leader (Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin) 

More information: https://bit.ly/3hpnI83
  

Zero Carbon Yorkshire & Solar-Active | STEM sessions For Young People

Fri, 14 May 2021

In January 2021, Zero Carbon Yorkshire received funding from Leeds Community Foundation. In partnership with local Sheffield charity, Solar-Active (Schools & Homes Energy Education Project), this funding was used to develop online workshops for young people focused on renewable energy technologies and STEM.

In February-April, Solar-Active successfully ran these virtual sessions, which saw young people (ages 8-14) build solar cars from a car kit. They were asked to apply algebra and geometry in useful ways e.g., finding the centre of a circle to make the car wheels.

They will continue to offer these sessions. They are seeking participants from teachers, parents, young people, youth groups, and anyone doing online learning at home. The sessions are aimed at KS3/KS4 (7+ would require collaborative work with another older child or parent/guardian to build the car).

Contact david@solar-active.com for our online registration form and further details.

Job Opportunity: Senior Environment Officer | University of Nottingham

Fri, 14 May 2021

Salary: £30,942 to £40,322 per annum
Duration: Permanent, Full time
Deadline: Tuesday 25th May

University of Nottingham is seeking to fill this key role within the Sustainability Team, who will support the delivery of the University’s strategic sustainability ambition.

They are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work across all University sites leading on the development, implementation, and management of their Environmental Management system. 

https://bit.ly/3f8OT4j
 

Hope Valley Climate Action’s Climate Fair | Volunteers Needed

Fri, 14 May 2021

On Sunday 18th July, HVCA will be hosting a Climate Fair on the Bamford Rec.

There is still quite a lot of work that needs doing to make sure it happens.  They are still looking for volunteers - particularly anyone prepared to take on organising entertainment for children, or adults. 

If this could be you, please email jeremywight73@gmail.com.