Olam Bashavua

Welcome to Olam BaShavua!

The purpose of this series is to educate, inspire and inform by highlighting advances in environmental work. While we are often inundated with all the troubling news of environmental challenges across the globe, here we highlight the good stuff. We generally look for news relating to our four core values: Incubating Emunah, Stewarding the Earth, Tzedakah, and Compassion for Creatures. Each of us holds significant decision making power in our personal and professional communities.

We hope these stories inspire and empower us to move our institutions in the right direction, yielding significant global impact.

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Menuchah Schuman 9/11/24 Menuchah Schuman 9/11/24

Wall-e 2.0 (OLAM BASHAVUA 1.16) - September 11, 2024

WALL-E 2.0 / SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S PLASTIC BAN: A SEPTEMBER SHAKE-UP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT / ARCH GOES DARK TO LIGHT THE WAY FOR 1 MILLION MIGRATING BIRDS / NATURE’S REMEDY: STUDY SUGGESTS GREEN SPACES COULD MATCH MEDS FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Menuchah Schuman 9/4/24 Menuchah Schuman 9/4/24

From Surplus to Sustainability (OLAM BASHAVUA 1.15) - September 4, 2024

Wind Surpasses Coal for U.S. Electricity Generation / From Surplus to Sustainability: Global Foodbanking’s Million-Ton Green Impact / Kit and Caboodle: London’s First Beaver Kits in 400 Years / Resilient Roots: Lahaina's Banyan Rebounds

Menuchah Schuman 8/21/24 Menuchah Schuman 8/21/24

Sheep Take the Reins (OLAM BASHAVUA 1.14) - August 21, 2024

U.S. CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENT SOARS / U.S. BACKS GLOBAL GOAL TO CUT PLASTIC PRODUCTION / SHEEP TAKE THE REINS / PIGS TO PORTOBELLOS: IOWA FARM'S FUNGAL FLIP

Menuchah Schuman 8/14/24 Menuchah Schuman 8/14/24

Deep-Sea O2: The Ocean's Hidden Breath of Fresh Air (OLAM BASHAVUA 1.13) - August 14, 2024

FERC’S SPARK FOR RENEWABLES / BAGGING SUCCESS: 80% DROP IN UK BEACH PLASTICS / PANGOLIN PROTECTION: GORONGOSA’S SCALED SUCCESS / DEEP-SEA O2: THE OCEAN'S HIDDEN BREATH OF FRESH AIR