The World Bank is conducting a $14 million study of a plan to build a canal from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea. Environmentalists say the canal idea is a risky proposition to save the Dead Sea, which is rapidly shrinking.
The Dead Sea\’s rapid disappearance has become a grave concern for environmentalists, industries that profit from the sea and Israel\’s tourism sector
Industry observers say more aggressive government policies, such as underwriting renewable energy initiatives and granting more land for power plants, are needed to bolster the development of alternative energy.
Israeli companies BrightSource Energy and LUZ II have created a solar power development center — the word\’s first, they say. Here is the promo video.
Now that saving the environment has become more mainstream, it has also become more acceptable in Orthodox schools
Farmer Phil McGrath had just made his inaugural delivery of 25 boxes of fresh, organically grown fruits and vegetables to Sinai Temple, where organizers of the synagogue\’s new CSA (community supported agriculture) venture stood admiring and even sampling the boxes\’ contents.
Rescuing excess food from Israeli corporate cafeterias on a daily basis is just one of the projects Joseph Gitler conceived about five and a half years ago when, as a new immigrant to Israel, he decided he must do something about the disturbing reports of poverty in Israel.
Passover is also called the \”Holiday of Spring,\” a time when green symbolizes new life. The color also represents all things eco-friendly, which serves as the inspiration for this year\’s Workmen\’s Circle community seder.
With our country\’s growing concern about the environment, many couples are choosing to have eco-friendly weddings. Jewish brides and grooms-to-be in the Southland are no exception.
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