New Heritage Horizons (OLAM BASHAVUA 1.12) - August 7, 2024
Winds of Change
In the first quarter of 2024, renewables accounted for nearly 30% of U.S. electricity generation, with wind and solar together producing more electricity than coal, a trend expected to continue as renewable energy capacity expands and the cost of clean energy technologies decreases. (Source Article: Electrek)
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 Source)
GrowTorah Value: 🌎 Stewarding the Earth 🌎
Ad Ban for a Cleaner Plan
The United Nations Secretary-General has called for a global ban on fossil fuel advertising, akin to actions taken against the tobacco industry after the harmful effects of its products were exposed, to address the climate crisis and reduce the influence of polluting industries. (Source Article: CBC)
Collective Responsibility in the Torah: In this article, the author discusses how the story of Noah's flood teaches important lessons about collective human actions and their impact on the world, emphasizing the need for individual responsibility and the preservation of ecological balance. (Torah Article)
GrowTorah Value: ⚖️ Tzedaka ⚖️
World Wild Web
The "Internet of Animals" project, led by Australian biologists, will use satellite tracking on thousands of animals to monitor behavior and migrations, potentially revolutionizing wildlife conservation through enhanced insights into species movements and environmental changes. (Source Article: Yale E360)
Biodiversity in the Torah: This article examines the significance of species continuity—plants, animals, and insects—in Jewish texts and traditions. (Torah Article)
GrowTorah Value: 🦋 Compassion for Creatures 🦋
New Heritage Horizons
UNESCO has recently announced 24 new World Heritage Sites, each recognized for their "outstanding universal value" in cultural or natural significance, and protected by 195 countries, increasing the total number of sites to 1,223. (Source Article: Wanderlust Mag and UNESCO)
Earth’s Grandeur in the Torah: This passage from Tehillim (65:9-14) celebrates the earth's abundance and beauty, praising God's care and provision for the land. It highlights how the earth is enriched by divine blessings, with flourishing fields, joyful meadows, and abundant crops, reflecting the grandeur of God's creation. (Torah Source)
GrowTorah Value: ✡️ Incubating Emunah ✡️
