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    5 Ideas To Help Denver Students With Transportation To Schools

    Chalkbeat Dec 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The biggest critique of Denver Public Schools system is that it could do more to improve student transportation. • How will collaborative efforts help the schools…

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    The Mirror Test of Self-Awareness Has a Fish Problem

    The Atlantic Dec 22, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Scientists have long been studying the self-awareness of animals by using a mirror to see if they recognize themselves. The Atlantic reports that a small fish…

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    World’s Water Could Become Scarce If the Amazon Rainforest Is Destroyed

    Global Citizen Dec 21, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen examines a National Geographic report that details how water shortages across the world may get even worse if the Amazon is subject to deforestation.  •…

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    How Europe May Lead the 21st Century Food System

    Food Tank Dec 21, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank reports that the European Institute of Innovation and Technology is looking to equip agricultural start-ups and organizations to work collaboratively to create a better system. …

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    The Potential for a Zero-Carbon Grid [Video]

    Climate One Dec 21, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Experts at Climate One discuss the potential for a zero-carbon grid to become reality in the near future.  • How can funders help to accelerate the…

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    The $1 Billion Push to Save Orca Whales in Washington

    The Guardian Dec 20, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • After the recent death of young orcas, Washington state is trying to save the region’s killer whales through various measures, but some fear it may be…

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    Norway’s Energy Positive Movement to Fight Climate Change

    The Atlantic Dec 20, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Norway is breaking climate changing boundaries with its new movement to build using climate-conscious materials. The country now has a suite of buildings that generate more energy…

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    The Southwest May Be Deep into a Mega-Drought Caused by Climate Change

    The Atlantic Dec 19, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Climate scientists recently discovered that the American Southwest may be experiencing a mega-drought, as The Atlantic reports. Not only is the region receiving less rain than…

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    What Does the Hyperloop Mean For the Environment?

    Smart Cities Dive Dec 19, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Smart Cities Dive takes a close look at the hyperloop — a high-speed form of electric transportation — and what such technology means for climate, ecosystems…

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    Key Outcomes of COP24

    Eco-Business Dec 19, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Simon Evans and Jocelyn Timperley summarize the key outcomes of COP24 where delegates met to decide on the Paris Agreement Rulebook for signatories.  • How can funders…

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    4 Climate Reports from 2018 You Should Know

    United Nations Foundation Dec 19, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Reid Detchon summarizes the findings of four major climate reports released in 2018 and explains how they provide both causes for concern and reasons for hope.  •…

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    Behind the Story on Offshore Investments by Leading Research Funders

    Science Journalism Awards Dec 18, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Science Journalism Awards website profiles writer Charles Piller, who recently exposed the offshore investments by top science funding organizations that often support companies creating the…

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