This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Gloria Gonzalez covers the National Renewable Energy Lab’s work on the impacts of turbulence on wind turbines, and development of new integrated battery systems. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Katherine Martinko at TreeHugger, the city of Vancouver will implement a ban on foam food containers in the coming year, with future goals to reduce…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although technology has made life easier, the rapid advancements have exacerbated existing inequalities. Here, Urban Institute explains why leaders need better data and tools to make…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Fast Company takes a look at the rapid rise of flash funding, how it has encouraged giving, and how crowdfunding has impacted the philanthropic sector. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Kiley Arroyo takes a look at how different disciplines are adopting an ecological paradigm to advance transformative justice and influence positive change in living systems. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · After reviewing recent surveys, Pew Research Center zeroes in on the problem Americans have with understanding privacy policies and laws and how personal data is used by…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for IMD, Professor Stéphane J. G. Girod discusses the potential effects of globalization unravelling and what business leaders can do when faced with this challenge. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tim Daubach and Neo Chai Chin talk with three urban farmers that seek to fight climate change and feed city dwellers using less land, water, and energy.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sarah Holder recounts how the Native American Wiyot tribe was driven from the Duluwat Island in 1860 and after decades of lobbying finally got it returned. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rafiq Dossani and Sohaela Amiri discuss the benefits of city diplomacy handling an increased amount of international relations. • What are the pros and cons of city diplomacy?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although the Earned Income Tax Credit was established to promote work in low-income communities, a new study from a Princeton economist finds that it may not…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The authors address the significant role community organizers play in bringing together a civil society and creating an inclusive collective to renew democracy. · How has…