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    Stopping Lake Erie From Turning Toxic

    Grist Jan 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Despite being able prevent Lake Erie from turning toxic every year, Jamie Smith Hopkins from the Center for Public Integrity reports that Ohio officials still aren’t cracking…

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    Health Officials Gauging The Danger Posed By New Coronavirus

    Reuters Jan 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Reuters reports on the recent outbreak and spreading of the coronavirus in China and what The World Health Organisation has to say about it. · What is said…

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    Booming Plastics Industry Faces Backlash as Data About Environmental Harm Grows

    InsideClimate News Jan 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Despite the vast amount of evidence labeling plastic as a problem for the environment, the industry is booming. Here, James Bruggers addresses the disconnect between scientific…

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    How Volunteering Can Lead You to a Healthier Life

    VolunteerMatch Jan 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Erin Halley at VolunteerMatch shares data from a UnitedHealthcare 2017 study that demonstrates the benefits of volunteering on adults’ physical and emotional health. • How can donors…

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    More Foreign Ownership of U.S. Beef Processors Raises Food Safety Concerns

    The New Food Economy Jan 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Christopher Walljasper discusses the worries about food safety as the Brazilian meat company, Marfrig, is currently under investigation and is now the majority owner of one of…

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    The Many Types of Vulnerable People Impacted by PTSD

    The Conversation Jan 22, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Arash Javanbakht, writing for The Conversation, explains the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and explores who is affected, how common it is, and how to help.  •…

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    Some Kinds of Emissions Cuts Actually Make Air Pollution Worse

    Futurity Jan 22, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As levels of NOx emissions in urban areas, primarily due to diesel emissions, fall, we may face exposure to more hazardous ultrafine particles than researchers had…

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    The Food System Needs More Biodiversity [Video]

    Food Tank Jan 22, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ann Tutwiler explains that policy needs to support biodiversity in the food system to ensure long-term food security.  • How can funders support the development of policy…

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    Tips for Innovating the Healthcare System in 2020

    Christensen Institute Jan 21, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Plante, writing for the Christensen Institute, discusses three ways to innovate the healthcare system, focusing on accessibility, physician burnout, and patient-centered care. • How can donors…

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    A Tool to Help Better Understand Elderly Communities

    Grantmakers in Aging Jan 20, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This webinar explores the Elder Index, a tool that helps the elderly population measure their expenses and sheds light on economic insecurity in elderly communities. •…

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    Official Drug Death Stats Are Off By Half

    Futurity Jan 20, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Drug-related deaths hit 9% in 2016, up from about 4% about two decades prior, but new research suggests the true number is actually more than double that.…

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    Fentanyl: The Most Dangerous Illegal Drug in America

    The RAND Corporation Jan 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The RAND Corporation, Doug Irving takes a look at the history of fentanyl, the rise of its use, and how it became known as one of…

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