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    This Feed Additive Could Significantly Reduce Methane-Emitting Cow Burps

    The New Food Economy Oct 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • H. Claire Brown at The New Food Economy reports on a new feed additive, named Bovaer, that promises to achieve consistent methane reduction by 30 percent.  •…

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    Why Unretirement Is Working for Older Americans

    RAND Corporation Oct 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • RAND’s American Working Conditions Survey revealed a trend called “unretirement,” meaning that the elderly respondents said that they would return to the workforce for the right opportunity. …

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    Four Key Points From the IPCC Special Report on Ocean and Ice

    United Nations Foundation Oct 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The IPCC special report on oceans and ice calls attention to four main points regarding the cryosphere, ocean warming, climate change’s threat to our livelihood, and…

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    Addressing Climate Change Misinformation In Schools

    Education Dive Oct 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Educators are ensuring that students who would like to address climate change issues have access to the most accurate information.  • What resources are available to…

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    Climate Change Damage Is About to Get a Lot Worse

    InsideClimate News Oct 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sabrina Shankman shares the warnings about climate change damage to come from the IPCC’s Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate.  • How can funders…

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    Bringing Diversity to Nature Photography

    Grist Oct 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Yoder explains that Dudley Edmondson is working to increase representation in nature photography, where he felt unwelcome as a black man.  • How can funders help to…

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    How Should Water Professionals Invest in Resilience?

    The Source Magazine Oct 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nick Michell interviewed water experts to understand how water professionals can best invest in resilience for improved infrastructure.  • What does resilience in a water system…

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    Three Key Findings on National and Local Water Use Patterns in the U.S.

    Brookings Oct 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Both urban and rural leaders in the U.S have to face challenges of water use and address how best to invest in water infrastructure that upholds…

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    Countries Commit to Take Action Against Climate Super Pollutants

    InsideClimate News Oct 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Phil McKenna reports that the countries involved in the Climate and Clean Air Coalition have agreed to cut climate super pollutants: black carbon and methane.  • How can…

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    Gamifying Urban Sanitation Services

    WASHfunders Oct 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) created a game about cleaning and managing fecal waste matter in Africa, in an attempt to help individuals understand…

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    Stories From Global Climate Strikes Demand to Be Heard

    InsideClimate News Oct 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are stories from the youth climate strike in various cities across the U.S. of young people demanding action on climate change.  • How are donors…

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    These Water Bottles Will Be Made From 100% Recycled Plastic By 2025

    Fast Company Oct 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Using new technology, Evian is aiming to make all its bottles from 100 percent recycled plastic by 2025.  • How do initiatives such as this one…

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