This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Andrew Frederick Johnson and his colleagues discuss why local sustainability and conservation policies can have a negative trickle effect so they have identified ways to avoid actions…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeremiah Johnson and Joseph F. DeCarolis report that the sinking costs of renewable energies and related technologies are causing utilities to invest in batteries over new power plants. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Steve Calandrillo at The Conversation gives 5 reasons why, from sleep to crime, life would be better if it were always daylight savings time as he argues…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stephen Pyne at The Conversation takes a look back at the history of the Grand Canyon National Park, how it came to be, the great impact it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Florida is under fire for having a bill under consideration by lawmakers that would would place a five year suspension on municipalities’ banning of plastic straws. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • It was popularly believed that poor care and handling was the reason all African wild dogs disappeared from the Serengeti National Park back in 1991, however,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Erica Sanchez and Leah Rodriguez report that humanitarian crises caused by climate change primarily impact low-income countries and receive little global attention. • How can funders work to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Marcus Gilmer reports that Washington governor Jay Inslee is seeking the Democratic nomination for president in 2020, positioning himself as the climate change candidate. • How do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rachel Tompa explains the cancer risks caused by air pollution, which is more likely to impact poor, marginalized communities. • How can funders work to reduce…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Robert Stavins, professor of Business and Government at Harvard, writes his opinion on the Poland Climate Conference that took place late last year, what he believes was…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Time, author Jamie Ducharme discusses recent research which suggests that spending time outside, particular in green spaces, offers numerous physical and mental…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Chui-Ling Tam explains how labeling people “climate change deniers” is counterproductive to climate change goals. Meeting people where they are and understanding their local context is key. …