This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Chalkbeat interviews a teacher in Detroit who helped her students make a movie about garbage. Through creating the film, students learned about zero-waste lifestyles and how to reduce…
Giving Compass’ Take: • On this episode of the Climate One podcast, host Greg Dalton discusses environmental issues and climate disruption with three prominent California gubernatorial candidates: Travis Allen, Gavin Newsom…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Devex reports on the growing humanitarian crisis in Somalia, Kenya and other East African nations, where food security is low, droughts are constant and diseases plague the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In 2000, the UN predicted the population in Egypt to reach 96 million in 2026. Although that seemed to be a large number reliant on rapid…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Parks are a common sight in cities, but most aren’t fulfilling their potential. New research highlights ways that parks can attract more visitors to improve public health.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank’s Chris Coxon explains how GAFSP works to combat food crises through agricultural programs throughout the world. The primary funder of GAFSP – the United States –…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Center for High Impact Philanthropy explains the issues associated with environmental health and how funders can make an impact to improve the lives of children…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The threat of superstorms caused by climate change lends urgency to the need to upgrade New York’s aging water infrastructure. • How can philanthropy help cities…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Eko receives a reward from keeper Christine Anne. As a child, I always looked forward to visits to the Woodland Park Zoo (WPZ) – the animals, the plant life, the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Devex explores the challenges involved for organizations concerned about climate change in addressing non-renewable energy projects that still receive major financial backing worldwide. • Will shaming…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows that childhood obesity is still on the rise. Deborah A. Cohen argues that personal restraint is insufficient to reverse the trend, and change is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Environmental impact bonds are innovative ways for investors to finance green infrastructure. Washington D.C. is utilizing this approach to fix their sewage system and enhance the region’s…