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    On Water Pollution, Governments Actually Need to Work Together

    Governing Magazine Sep 13, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Local governments in cities and towns must work together to fight water pollution due to phosphorus and nitrogren contaminants from fertilizer.  • What makes solutions to water pollution complicated…

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    The UK is Finally Creating an Environment Bill Which Hasn’t Happened for 20 Years

    Global Citizen Sep 9, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: •The British government announced a 25-year environmental protection plan in January, but the plan wasn’t backed up with a legal framework.  •Why has it taken so long…

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    Global Warming Could Throw France’s Wine-Making Traditions into Chaos

    The Atlantic Sep 8, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Bordeaux’s climate is steadily getting hotter, making an area that hugs the Atlantic Ocean feel increasingly Mediterranean. To protect their valuable crop and way of life, Bordeaux’s winegrowers…

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    California’s Wildfire Future

    The Guardian Sep 8, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Scientists explain the unprecedented danger facing the western US and call for new solutions to the growing threat of megafires. In the era of megafires, our choice…

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    How Florida’s Policies Fail to Prevent Toxic Algae Blooms

    Surfrider Foundation Sep 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Holly Parker explains how Florida’s policies fail to protect the ocean and waterways, causing annual toxic algae blooms that harm the economy, aquatic life, and human health.  •…

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    UN Emphasizes Soil Quality in World Hunger Push

    Global Citizen Sep 6, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Joanna Prisco reports that scientists gathered at the UN’s “Soil Science: Beyond Food and Fuel” conference called for the prioritization of soil quality in addressing world hunger.  •…

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    Five Ways to Dramatically Reduce Food Waste

    Arabella Advisors Aug 27, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Innovative ideas for reducing food waste are becoming more and more popular. Arabella Advisors adds the trend by offering ways to dramatically reduce waste on a broad…

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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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    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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    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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    Is Sustainable Development Still Sustainable?

    Triple Pundit Aug 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Triple Pundit, John Paluszek discusses the current challenges we face when trying to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. · Are the UN’s SDGs achievable by…

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