This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This story from Eco-Business highlights youth-led climate change protests being conducted all over the world. • How might climate advocates and environmental organizations capitalize on this…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Speakers at the Smart Cities Connect conference in Denver highlight the importance of regional collaboration and collective impact as ‘problems don’t see borders’. · How can philanthropists and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Wheeling at Pacific Standard writes on the debate over wind turbines causing cancer, showing there is little evidence supporting this. Meanwhile, there are countless studies linking…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lois Parshley explains how different countries are weighing the costs and benefits of hydropower, particularly building new dams that will change the landscape. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brandie Jefferson explains how a new type of fuel cell with a unique pH-gradient-enabled microscale bipolar interface could power modes transportation including drones. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new study discussed by The Guardian, a majority of the US’ coal production is now more expensive than solar and wind energy in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Amazon has a goal of reducing its carbon footprint, by eventually making all shipments “net-zero carbon” by 2030. • How will stakeholders hold Amazon accountable for achieving…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to new research, better battery recycling processes can help ensure that lithium-ion batteries don’t undo the environmental benefits of electric cars. This article published by…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • China is solidifying their commitment to sustainable and green urban living through expansive funding and innovation. This has also led to growth opportunities in industries ranging from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Fast Company, author Adele Peters discusses the Carbon Clean200 rankings, which highlight the 200 companies with the highest revenues from cleantech. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors explore important questions for funders to think about before engaging with networks for social impact purposes. • Why are strategic networks and partnerships important…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Divestment in the fossil fuel industry by itself is not going to win the climate fight, writes The Guardian, but it may be a step in…