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    Inside an Unsuccessful Effort to Turn Vacant Lots Into Urban Farms

    Pacific Standard Aug 13, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Pacific Standard reports that a California state tax incentive intended to get landowners to turn unused lots into sustainable spaces has failed to generate interest in…

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    Reimagining Arts and Culture in Puerto Rico

    WNPR News Aug 12, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · After the damage cause by Hurricane Maria last year, Puerto Rico is still recovering and finding new ways to support arts and culture in the changing government.…

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    Healthcare Not Supporting the Environment

    Reuters Aug 12, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Despite being responsible for 10 percent of all US carbon emissions, Reuters reports that the healthcare industry is not supporting the environment or efforts for sustainability.…

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    The Mental Health Consequences of Climate Change

    YES! Magazine Aug 11, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Peter Kalmus discusses the mental health implications of climate change, including suicide and inaction.  • How can philanthropy help to combat climate-induced melancholy?  • Learn about the…

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    Climate Change Already Damaging the Health of Millions

    Wellcome

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Wellcome lists some of the health effects of climate change that are already being felt around the world.  • How can philanthropists help to create a…

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    The Indigenous Mexican Corn That Uses Air as Fertilizer

    The Atlantic Aug 10, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Atlantic reports on a potential “agricultural game-changer,” a breed of Mexican corn that can sustain itself without artificial fertilizer or nutrient-rich soil. • While this…

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    Bringing Ocean-Friendly Restaurants to Florida

    Surfrider Foundation Aug 10, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ryan Cruse explains how activists from the Surfrider Foundation are working with restaurants to reduce the use of single-use plastics that often end up on the beaches.  •…

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    How Can Corporations Make the Transition to Sustainability?

    NextBillion Aug 9, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • NextBillion interviews the authors of a new book called “All In: The Future of Business Leadership,” who argue that business must lead the way on sustainability…

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    Making the Case for Sustainability on an Electric Vehicle Tour

    TriplePundit Aug 8, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take:  • ENGIE Insight’s president and CEO Mathias Lelievre recently went on a tour across the U.S. in an electric vehicle to gather information on how different corporations and influencers…

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    Office Green Spaces Can Improve Employee Engagement

    Smart Cities Dive Aug 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Smart Cities Dive reports on how green-friendly elements in the corporate environment — from office plants to composting programs — can improve performances among employees and…

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    Ecotherapy: Can Nature Combat Anxiety?

    The Versed

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research reveals the benefits of nature for people experiencing anxiety and how it is being used in therapy.  • How can urban communities access nature?  • Find…

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    Heat Waves Are the New Normal

    The Conversation Aug 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Experts warn that the changing climate will result in regular summer heat waves like the one that North America experienced in July 2018.  • How can funders help…

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