This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In the wake of natural disasters, there are ways for communities to improve the post-disaster clean-up process of waste and debris so that it can be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sam Bloch at The New Food Economy discusses a new report showing that unusual North Atlantic weather oscillations (caused by climate change) result in lower wages, fewer…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brian Resnick at Vox warns that humans are killing our world’s great biodiversity, and we are amid a major extinction crisis. • How can aid organizations and other…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nate Berg lists six ways that cities can work inexpensively to become more sustainable and adopt programs that are environmentally-friendly. • How can donors play a role…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Christian Bodewig discusses how climate change impacts communities in the Sahel and what steps countries can begin to take to support sustainability. • Why is reliable payment mechanisms…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lyndsey Gilpin discusses the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline and its potential devastating affects to Appalachian communities and the environment. • How can donors help local communities be heard?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Neela Banerjee discusses the new report that links air pollution exposure to hospitalization, and the Trump administration’s new policy that would suppress the use of scientific…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Oceans are a vital part of the earth’s ecosystem and are under threat from climate change. As more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, the planet is warming. The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Climate change and resource extraction disproportionally affect marginalized communities. This article explains why gender equality and women’s rights are key to achieving environmental justice. 2017 is on course to be the deadliest…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Global climate change may seem like an insurmountable challenge, but together, we can protect our planet. Join lifelong sustainable development champion Katie Gilman, Senior Representative, Wilderness Society Energy and Climate Program,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Environmental lawyers are accusing BP of “greenwashing,” because of its advertising campaign for clean energy that misleads the public about the core of BP’s business. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shawna De La Rosa explores school programs that are effectively addressing the large amount of U.S. school food waste each year. • Does your local school system…