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Amid drought, Jewish groups push conservation agenda

Devorah Brous’ San Fernando Valley home is shaded by green trees, studded with 19 fruit trees and patrolled by a pair of affable chickens that strut around the backyard. But at the moment, she is eager to show a visitor her dying lawn.

Our Jewish obligation to make an impact on climate change

When the 2014 United Nations Climate Summit convenes this Tuesday in New York City, the international community will have an opportunity to build a more sustainable and just future by making a meaningful impact in the global effort to address climate change.

On the third night, the seder went green

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.

Ecohustle Blooms in Community Garden

The matter at issue is a community farm in South Central Los Angeles that has sprung up on 14.3 acres that do not belong to the farmers. The land belongs to Ralph Horowitz, who says he wishes to build a warehouse or to sell the land at something close to its market value.

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