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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Pacific Standard Jan 26, 2019Giving 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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Pacific Standard Jan 26, 2019Giving 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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Pacific Standard Jan 26, 2019Giving 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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The Atlantic Jan 25, 2019Giving 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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Children & Nature Network Jan 24, 2019Giving 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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Click here for more.Global Disparities in Breastfeeding Rates [Q&A]
News Deeply Jan 24, 2019Giving 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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Click here for more.Map Shows Inequitable Risk From Pollution in Chicago
Pacific Standard Jan 24, 2019Giving 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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Click here for more.Businesses Will Need to Embrace Sustainability or Risk Being Left Behind
TriplePundit Jan 23, 2019Giving 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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Click here for more.Could Pasture-Raised Pork Provide a Sustainable Future for Hog Farming?
Pacific Standard Jan 22, 2019Giving 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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Click here for more.How Government Failed During the California’s Carr Fire
Pacific Standard Jan 22, 2019Giving 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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Pacific Standard Jan 22, 2019Giving 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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