This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Despite the Trump administration’s rollback on energy efficiency, the state of California continues to enforce light bulb efficiency standards to prevent unnecessary lost energy. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In order to address the affordable housing crisis in America, states like Virginia and Maryland are following in the steps of the West Coast and have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Megan Gambino discusses the six innovations which, according to Steven Johnson, made modern life possible: glass, refrigeration, recorded sound, water purification, clocks, and artificial light. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors at IDR discuss the importance of ensuring that online knowledge, data and code, and digital common resources are truly open and accessible to all. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Meg Wilcox highlights six circular economy trends that we are likely to see in 2020. • How can funders work to advance circular economy practices? What are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Peter Wagner explains why Prison Policy Initiative is opposing the Postal Service’s decision to round stamp prices up to the nearest nickel. • Prisoners face high costs…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Heather Clancy shares the various ways that artificial intelligence can make an impact on corporate and environmental sustainability, from automating energy management systems to verifying provenance across…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • School districts are using their tech-savvy students to help IT departments fix technology-related issues, helping to strengthen their employable skillsets. • How can schools further support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are seven trends to watch for in 2020, based on insight from industry leaders that will inspire city officials and drive progress in innovation. • Many…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Entrepreneurs and organizations are utilizing new technology to improve and enhance urban agriculture to meet the needs of growing city populations. • What are the biggest…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Srini Murali reports how technology and automation are helping cities embrace their role in the fight against climate change. • How can philanthropy help ease the transition to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · This report from the MacArthur Foundation takes a look at the impact of pretrial risk assessment instruments on incarceration reduction. · What are pretrial risk assessment tools and how…