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    A New Study Finds That Rapid Deforestation Can Make Neighboring Forests Hotter

    Pacific Standard Jul 31, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • New research indicates that deforestation in one place can impact neighboring forests, making them hotter. • What are the next steps for biologists and climate activists…

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    Chef’s Smart Recipes for Customers, Farmers and the Planet

    Food Tank Jul 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank interviews Indian chef Anahita Dhondy who cooks with millets, providing people with an opportunity to discover how beneficial smart foods are for their health,…

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    Eco-Recycling That Favors Local Growth and Capacity Building

    Shared Value Initiative Jul 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for the Shared Value Initiative, the international manufacturer Enel discusses the sustainable projects its launched in Latin America, including solar plants in Brazil and eco-furniture…

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    Providing Latinos Access to the Environment

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    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kristin Marguerite Doidge explains that Latinos Outdoors is a grassroots organization that uses strategic partnerships to increase access and connection between the Latino population and the great outdoors.  …

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    The Sustainable Development Goals in 2019

    United Nations Foundation Jul 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The authors take a look at how far we have come towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in 2019 with a focus on the “5 P’s” (people,…

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    Fighting Climate Change With The Way We Travel

    Wellcome Jul 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Wellcome, Howie Frumkin takes a look at how much air travel contributes to climate change and how we can reduce its impact, even if we…

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    How Scientists Use the Color of the Ocean to Determine the Impacts of Climate Change

    Pacific Standard Jul 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As climate change continues to warm the oceans, researchers have turned to microscopic sediments to observe trends. • How can this data best be used by…

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    The Government Agency in Charge of Killing Wild Animals Is Facing Backlash

    Pacific Standard Jul 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Pacific Standard reports that Oregon has banned Wildlife Services’ use of cyanide bombs against wild animals, and some California counties have severed their contracts with the…

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    The Carbon Footprint of Cryptocurrency

    Pacific Standard Jul 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Tom Jacobs reports that the carbon footprint of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surpasses the footprint of some small countries.  • How can this waste be reduced or…

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    The Potential Downsides of Shifting to 100 Percent Renewable Energy

    Pacific Standard Jul 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ashley Stumvoll explains how shifting to 100 percent renewable energy would create demand for minerals that could lead to environmental degradation.  • How can funders help to…

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    The Arctic Ocean’s Sea Ice Hit Record Low Levels

    Pacific Standard Jul 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The blanket of ice covering the Arctic Ocean has been thinning for a decade due to climate change, and this summer has reached a record low…

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    The Entrepreneurs Changing the Image of Coffee Production in Vietnam

    Food Tank Jul 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Vietnam is one of the largest producers of coffee in the world and K’Ho Coffee is changing the image of production by integrating sustainable practices and giving…

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