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    Making Room for E-Bikes

    TreeHugger Jan 5, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for TreeHugger, Lloyd Alter reports on a new study from Deloitte predicting the future of electric vehicles and the rise of the e-bikes. · Why does…

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    The Antiquities Act, Protecting Land, and Executive Authority

    Cato Institute Jan 5, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · This podcast from the Cato Institute features Jonathan Wood and Caleb Brown discussing the proper balance between land value and natural resources. · How can we put…

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    Lifestyle Changes That Will Help Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    TreeHugger Jan 5, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to the Center for Behavior and the Environment, the United States is responsible for 15 percent of global emissions. Here are seven ways that Americans…

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    California to Enforce Light Bulb Efficiency Standards Despite Recent Energy Policy

    Smart Cities Dive Jan 4, 2020

    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…

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    Federal Agencies Fail to Fulfil Obligation to Consult Tribes About Pipelines

    Grist Jan 3, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Naveena Sadasivam explains that federal agencies, legally obligated to consult with tribes about pipelines that may impact them, fail to reach out appropriately.  • How can funders…

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    Seven Trends That Will Influence Smart Cities in 2020

    Smart Cities Dive Jan 2, 2020

    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…

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    Why the Construction Industry Needs to Think About Climate Change

    GreenBiz Jan 2, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As the call for climate action grows stronger, the construction industry is encouraged to pay closer attention to carbon emissions during building operations processes. • What…

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    Automation Makes it Possible for Cities to Go Green

    Smart Cities Dive Jan 2, 2020

    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…

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    Two Ways to Deal With Invasive Species Without Toxic Stuff

    Futurity Jan 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Two new studies focus on taking an integrated approach to the management of aquatic invasive species. • What are some other sustainable and non-toxic ways of…

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    How Climate Politics Became a Focus of 2019

    Grist Dec 31, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are four ways that climate politics finally became mainstream in 2019 after much activism and debate around climate change issues. • Does your philanthropy support…

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    Where Effective Altruists Are Giving Their Money in 2019

    Animal Charity Evaluators Dec 31, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Some staff members and effective altruists from Animal Charity Evaluators discuss their charitable giving plans from 2019 and year-end giving practices. • What are the main…

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    Wildfires in Australia Worsen as Government Holds Firm on Climate Policies

    InsideClimate News Dec 31, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As wildfires in Australia spread and the death toll rises, the government will not change it’s climate policy and believes that climate change is only one…

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