FROM HIGHWAY TO HAVEN (OLAM BASHAVUA 1.33) - February 12, 2025
INDIA’S TIGER BOOM: DOUBLING BIG CAT NUMBERS IN A DECADE
India has doubled its tiger population to over 3,600, now home to 75% of the world’s tigers. This success, driven by anti-poaching efforts, habitat protection, and community engagement, offers key lessons for global conservation—balancing land sparing and sharing to sustain wildlife alongside human populations. (BBC)
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.
GrowTorah Value: 🦋 Compassion for Creatures 🦋
FROM HIGHWAY TO HAVEN: SEOUL’S STREAM RESTORATION INSPIRES URBAN TRANSFORMATION
Once a congested highway, Seoul’s Cheonggyecheon stream is now a thriving urban oasis that cools the city, cuts pollution, and manages floods. This groundbreaking project has become a global model for reclaiming urban spaces for people and nature. (The Guardian)
The Importance of Water: Lessons from Torah and Nature
GrowTorah Value: 🌎 Stewarding the Earth 🌎
BACTERIA TO THE RESCUE: ENGINEERED MICROBES BREAK DOWN MICROPLASTICS IN WASTEWATER
Scientists have engineered bacteria to degrade microplastics in wastewater, targeting PET plastics found in clothing and packaging. This innovative solution could help reduce microplastic pollution and its harmful effects on ecosystems and human health, with potential applications in wastewater treatment plants and beyond. (EcoWatch)
Awe in the Torah: In this Jewish text, the author elaborates on a statement of awe and wonderment from Tehillim at the brilliance of Hashem’s creations.
GrowTorah Value: ✡️ Incubating Emunah ✡️
SOLAR AND ELECTRIC BUSES SAVE THE DAY FOR CASH-STRAPPED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Facing budget deficits, Pennsylvania’s Steelton-Highspire School District turned to solar power and electric buses, saving millions on energy costs and reducing emissions. The innovative project, funded through partnerships and federal grants, shows how schools can embrace clean energy while improving their bottom line. (Canary Media)
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 🌎
