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    An Impactful Harbor Restoration

    B the Change Apr 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Greg Hemmings explains how a successful harbor cleanup project in Saint John, New Brunswick inspired a film about the surf scene that grew in the wake of the…

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    Tech Titans’ Philanthropy Puts Oceans Front and Center

    Barron's Apr 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mareesa Nicosia, writing for Barron’s, highlights a few philanthropists that are focused on funding ocean conservation efforts.  • What more can be done to advance ocean conservation…

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    Farmers In Kansas Are Running Out of Water

    The New Food Economy Apr 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kansas’ vital natural resource of water is becoming depleted, as The New Food Economy reports. Now, the state has to decide whether to cut back and face…

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    Making Clothes Out of Discarded Orange Peels and Pineapple Leaves

    Global Citizen Mar 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • H&M is partnering with conscious clothing companies to produce clothes made from pineapple leaves, orange peels, and algae in an effort to become more sustainable and…

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    Toolkit: Planning Water Security

    US AID | Sustainable Water Partnership Mar 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • US AID and the Sustainable Water Partnership created this toolkit to guide water security planning to help direct effective and impactful efforts to improve water security.  •…

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    Making It Easier for Flint Residents to Access Clean Water

    Global Citizen Mar 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Leah Rodriguez reports that Jaden Smith’s company JUST Water is bringing clean water to Flint, MI through a mobile filtration system. • Is this a suitable and sustainable…

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    This Tiny Packet Has Helped Deliver 15 Billion Liters of Clean Water to Families in Need

    Global Citizen Mar 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Proctor & Gamble created a product that can turn 10 liters of dirty water into clean, drinkable water in 30 minutes. This technology is helping the company…

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    Six Young Women Fighting for Water Access Around the World

    Global Citizen Mar 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Leah Rodriguez, writing for Global Citizen, compiles a list of six women fighting for water access through advocacy work, community organizing, and social media campaigns.  • How…

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    Philippines Launches Massive Effort to Clean Manila Bay

    Global Citizen Mar 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Local volunteers, industries and the Philippino government are finally launching a massive clean-up campaign for the extremely polluted bodies of water: Manila Bay. • How can donors…

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    The Gram Sabha as a Tool for Local Self-Governance

    India Development Review Mar 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In an interview with Saahil Kejriwal Rachita Vora, Lalsu Nogoti explains how the gram sabha can act as an effective tool for local government in India.  • How can…

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    England Faces Water Crisis From Climate Change

    Global Citizen Mar 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Global Citizen, author James Hitchings-Hales discusses the risk of water shortages in England as a result of climate changes. • What needs…

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    The Facts on Offshore Drilling – [Video]

    The Surfrider Foundation Mar 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from the Surfrider Foundation, Pete Shauffer highlights a new short film from surfers Rob Machado and Tyler Allen on the effects of offshore…

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