This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Success is defined by the attainment of achieving one’s own goals, one’s purpose. We define success by connecting people in need to their own safe water and sanitation solutions; empowering…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to the Surfrider Foundation, Ideol, a French offshore wind energy developer, has applied to do wind-speed testing off the coast of California’s Vandenberg Air Force Base. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In order to reduce the amount of CO2 being pumped into the air, researchers want to begin stashing large quantities of this gas underground, specifically in Kansas. …
After graduating from the University of Washington, Eric Stowe, founder and director of Splash, worked with a local company that assisted in international adoptions. From 2003 to 2007, he spent…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are nine ways to integrate more gender transformative approaches to WASH funding programs. These practices can help women and girls gain critical leadership skills. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Part 1 of a 2-part series. Read Part 2. In remote and impoverished communities around the world, I’ve heard new water systems described as a dream come true, winning the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Adele Peters at Fast Company, doctors are now beginning to recommend houseplants as a remedy to reduce anxiety and depression and improve overall health outcomes. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Skoll Foundation, Suzanne Pelletier, Executive Director of the Rainforest Foundation US, discusses her work and the role indigenous rights play in the fight against climate change. · How is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Atlantic reports on levels of lead exceeding the federal standard found in the waters off of Newark, New Jersey and Flint, Michigan. • Is it effective to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study shows that poor air quality has reduced the amount of sunlight reaching China’s solar installations, undermining the country’s renewable energy efforts. • For China,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Zachary Slobig at Skoll interviews a senior associate researcher at Imazon and discuss the next steps after the fires in the Amazon have stopped. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Fast Company reports that Boyan Slat’s team has redesigned the Ocean Cleanup device, and it is now ready to test the waters again at the Great Pacific Garbage…