OK, so 2016 wasn't fantastic. But it wasn't all bad, and philanthropy backed exciting grassroots movements, city projects, and sustainable development work, to name a few bright spots.
Read MoreCan a global corporation be a force for environmental good? Patagonia sure is trying. Its quick decision to donate all Black Friday sales to nonprofits generated a surprise $10 million.
Read MoreTraditional grantmaking dollars can only go so far when it comes to tackling climate change. Which is why Packard is keen to help a carbon offset effort that aims to attract large private investments.
Read MoreThere's a growing push to remove many of the old, obsolete dams all over the United States. Now one of America's biggest foundations is putting up $50 million to accelerate this push.
Read MoreA Texas couple at the forefront of the dairy farming industry just launched a foundation focused entirely on improving agriculture. Its first grant supports microloans and other support in developing countries.
Read MoreFor the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation, a better food system is about equity as much as it is sustainability. It's working to help marginalized communities lead the way to a better system.
Read MoreFood has become one of hottest topics in environmental philanthropy. We talk to an insider about what this varied mix of grantmakers is supporting, and why.
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