Renewable Revolution (Olam BaShavua 1.2) - May 29, 2024
RENEWABLE REVOLUTION
Seven countries now generate over 99% of their electricity from renewable energy sources, and the list includes Albania, Bhutan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Iceland, Nepal, and Paraguay (LNFS)
Energy in the Torah: In this article, the author discusses what we can learn from the Jewish tradition about how to use energy responsibly (Torah Article)
GrowTorah Value: 🌎 Stewarding the Earth 🌎
EU GREENLIGHTS DIESEL PHASE OUT
The EU has given final approval to a law mandating a tiered phaseout of diesel over the next few years, culminating in a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from new trucks by 2040 and requiring all new urban buses to be emissions-free by 2035 (Source Article: Insurance Journal, AOL, EuroNews)
Energy in the Torah: In this article, the author discusses Jewish teachings on energy conservation, emphasizing the principle of avoiding wastefulness (Bal Tashchit) and advocating for mindful energy use to reduce environmental and health impacts. (Torah Article)
GrowTorah Value: ⚖️ Tzedaka ⚖️
TAKAHĒ TRIUMPH
In a major conservation win for New Zealand, eighteen takahē, a flightless bird once thought extinct, were released into a predator-free nature reserve on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. This significant event marks a crucial step in the takahē's recovery and underscores the power of dedicated conservation efforts. (Source Article: Happy Eco News)
Biodiversity in the Torah: In this article, the author explores the value of the continuity of species (from plants, to animals, to insects) in Jewish texts and traditions, including and beyond halachic imperatives. (Torah Article)
GrowTorah Value: 🦋 Compassion for Creatures 🦋
COSMIC COMMOTION
In October 2024, sky gazers will witness a spectacular celestial event as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3), recently discovered and expected to shine as brightly as a prominent star, becomes visible to the naked eye, adding to the year's astronomical spectacles following solar storms and an eclipse. (Source Article: NDTV)
Celestial Awe in the Torah: In this verse from Tehillim, the passage expresses the belief that the beauty and grandeur of the heavens and sky serve as evidence of God's glory and creative power. (Torah Source)
GrowTorah Value: ✡️ Incubating Emunah ✡️
