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    Setting Limits for Global Warming [Video]

    Climate One Jan 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this video from Climate One, Stanford’s Katharine Mach discusses why she sets the goal for limiting global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius. One reason is…

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    U.S. Oil Production Is Set to Rise as Experts Say Fossil Fuels Need to Be Phased Out

    Pacific Standard Jan 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Even after environmental experts called for the reduction of fossil fuel to help the planet, Kate Wheeling at Pacific Standard explains that the U.S. will be increasing…

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    How to Convince a Conservative That Climate Change Is Real

    Pacific Standard Jan 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Tom Jacobs explains that the best way to approach a skeptic about the reality of climate change to first prove the value of science.  · How…

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    The World’s Largest Rainforest Is Failing to Adapt Quickly Enough for Climate Change

    Pacific Standard Jan 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to new research in the journal Global Change Biology, the rapid expansion of climate change has left the Amazon Rainforest in the dust, slowly adapting to…

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    What It’s Like to Be Allergic to Corn

    The Atlantic Jan 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sarah Zhang at The Atlantic discusses the challenges of someone who is allergic to corn. The versatility of corn allows it to be found not only…

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    Grand Rapids Schools to Offer Outdoor Education to All Students

    Children & Nature Network Jan 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This MLive post (via Children & Nature Network) details a plan from Grand Rapids Public Schools to create outdoor education experiences for all students beginning with…

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    Global Disparities in Breastfeeding Rates [Q&A]

    News Deeply Jan 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Maaike Arts describes the findings of UNICEF’s report: Breastfeeding: A Mother’s Gift for Every Child. The report emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding for both the baby and the mother…

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    Map Shows Inequitable Risk From Pollution in Chicago

    Pacific Standard Jan 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sophie Yeo explains how a map created by the Natural Resources Defense Council depicts the unequal distribution of pollution risk in Chicago neighborhoods.  • How can funders use…

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    Businesses Will Need to Embrace Sustainability or Risk Being Left Behind

    TriplePundit Jan 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sustainability is something businesses need to incorporate both in the short and long term. Companies of all backgrounds need to take initiatives to help their communities,…

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    Could Pasture-Raised Pork Provide a Sustainable Future for Hog Farming?

    Pacific Standard Jan 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Brad Weiss at Pacific Standard explains the challenges of supporting alternative pork production where the meat comes from pasture-raised pigs.  • How can funders support farmers that want…

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    How Government Failed During the California’s Carr Fire

    Pacific Standard Jan 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take:  • Pacific Standard reports on how every level of government understood the dangers of a potential fire in California’s Redding area — but few steps were taken to…

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    The Essential Role of Mountain Lions in Engineering Ecosystems

    Pacific Standard Jan 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Pacific Standard reports on a new study by a team of biologists that highlights how many different animals benefit from the kills of big cats. • How…

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