This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Shortly after reports showed how humans have led numerous species to the brink of extinction, the Trump administration has passed legislation weakening the Endangered Species Act and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to new research, the Australian government could help endangered species thrive if it prioritized investments in umbrella species. • Umbrella species are species that can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Imogen Calderwood reports that the Trump administration proposed changes to legislation that protects endangered animals that environmental activists condemn. · How can donors and philanthropists support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this interview, Scott Brown explains why COVID-19 will put strain on farmers in the long-term. • How can funders work to ensure the food supply in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • At Grist, Sierra Garcia describes how alterations in daily energy usage during quarantine have caused the electricity curve to change its pattern. • How can we apply…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • An article on Eco-Business summarizes a recent report on the correlation between climate disaster and increased armed conflict in vulnerable nations. • What can you do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Authors at Harvest Public Media explains that plastic is still heavily used in organic farming. One suggested solution to this problem is biodegradable plastics, but these materials aren’t…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A recent report from Harvard University indicates that cities in the U.S. that have high levels of air pollution are linked to COVID-19-related deaths. • Respiratory…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A big-picture study indicates that wildfires in the Pacific Northwest could become more frequent in this area based on historical patterns. • How can this research…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Kate Wheeling, the EPA blames six Asian nations as the main sources of ocean pollution, but fails to note that these are areas where the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sundaa Bridgett-Jones and Pat Mitchell share five lessons in climate justice based on the COVID-19 crisis. • What can you do to support climate justice leaders? • Learn…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The United Nations Foundation shares six global issues that require shared action: climate change, the SDGs, funding the future, modernizing the UN, inequalities, and humanitarian crises. •…