This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Lloyd Alter takes a look at the benefits of timber construction, including storing carbon and supplying new jobs. · Is timber construction sustainable? What other benefits…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Robert Raymond reports that some Californians, spurred by intentional power outages, are considering electric cooperatives. • How can funders support local efforts to take control of essential…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Oceans are a vital part of the earth’s ecosystem and are under threat from climate change. As more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, the planet is warming. The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Cara Daggett at The Conversation discusses fossil fuel politics, car wars, carbon capture and how to move towards a more low-carbon economy. • How can funders best support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The New Food Economy reports that California’s native Chinook salmon have been losing habitat to agriculture for decades but now they’re getting a much-needed boost from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kai Carter discusses the Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Conservation strategy of investing in local leaders for a sustainable future. • How is the ALC strategy combining the needs of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rob Massoudi describes the measures some European cities have taken to electrify, and what lessons U.S. cities can take away to become more green. • Which of these…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Katherine Long discusses the challenges that communities will have managing water in the unpredictable climate we are facing. • What plans and resources are already in place…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank is highlighting 19 organizations helping veterans transition into food entrepreneurship and farming. • What are the benefits for veterans interested in farming and is there access…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Maxwell Williams reports that LifeStraw is training students in Kenya to use filters to provide clean water. • How can funders help water projects succeed in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This article at The New Food Economy highlights a study which suggests that creating a profitable market for composting will get companies to care about food…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Amy Mayer and Madelyn Beck explain how climate change is affecting weather around the world, including increasing precipitation levels. · How can farmers adapt with the…