This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass Take: · Alan Poole discusses the successful recovery of the Osprey from their decline after WWII to their rebound with assistance from conservationists. · How can other conservation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fred Love reports that research indicates that rising temperatures due to climate change will threaten painted turtles. • How can funders help to further clarify the impacts…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Joel Makower analyzes the impact of climate change on seasonal weather patterns and introduces a new variety of terms to be used when describing the weather.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark Oprea explains that due to climate change, an increase in severe flooding in the Midwestern part of the United States is forcing farmers to make…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Early evidence does show that warmer climates could alleviate the current pandemic, but there is not enough substantial research to validate this claim. • Researchers say…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are 10 reasons from Randy Cohen on why funders should support the arts in 2020, taking into account that the benefits of arts last through…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Eco-Business shares the innovative model for the Sustainable Rice Platform, an exponentially growing initiative that reduces rice farming’s carbon footprint. • How can the Sustainable Rice…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Samantha Smylie highlights some of the issues Illinois school districts are facing in the move to remote schooling as a result of closures from COVID-19. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The nonprofit Blue Ventures that rebuilds tropical fisheries shares five strategies in learning to scale impact for large conservation efforts. • How can donors help expand…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Evidence shows that lockdowns due to coronavirus are the reason for fewer carbon emissions and improved air quality, proving that behavior change can contribute to addressing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The U.S. national parks have temporarily waived entry fees so that more individuals can get access to the outdoors during this time. Katherine Martinko at TreeHugger explores…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jonathan Foley, an environmental scientist and the executive director of Project Drawdown, discusses the latest recommendations for how individuals can address climate change in 2020. • How…