This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Jim Erickson at Futurity, new research shows that flying cars, or VTOLs (vertical takeoff and landing aircrafts), have the potential to help the environment by…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dr. Michael Young explains the interconnected issues of energy sprawl using the example of rural west Texas. • How can funders work to address these issues? What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dr. Joseph Kiesecker unpacks the U.S. energy landscape – mapping everything from coal to renewables and explaining the forces that impact the ebb and flow of different…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Josh Brown explains how solar panel makers must balance durability and recyclability as the two are often counterproductive to each other. • How can funders work…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hannah Hickey reports that air quality emissions regulations to limit nitrogen oxides will have long-term impacts, but will not produce quick results. • How can funders help to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Pacific Standard reports on some “nature-based solutions” that could help the world combat climate change such as restoring forests, maintaining wetlands and planting mangroves. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Grant Trahant at Causeartist talks with MPOWERD Founder John Salzinger and CEO Seungah Jeong to discuss the creation of the innovative Luci solar powered light and how it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new study highlighted by Joe McCarthy at Global Citizen, gusts of wind around our world may be carrying microplastics that are not only…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company reports on Royal Dutch Shell’s plans to invest in renewable energy and cut emissions, but can such efforts can counteract the climate change damage…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Paul Hockenos reports that the falling cost of battery-based storage systems is driving up solar panel sales in Gernamny. • How can funders help to advance the…
Giving Compass’ Take: • This podcast explores the potential for micro-hydro minigrids to bring power to communities in rural Nepal. • How can funders help communities make decisions about what is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Scientists have found a new way to recycle batteries so that they do not end up in landfills, and contribute to a broader comprehensive recycling strategy. …