environment

Coalition of academics nominate Israel’s Arava Institute for Nobel Peace Prize

The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies mission is to "meet the Middle East’s environmental challenges with innovative peace-building solutions." Will this win them the Nobel Peace Prize?

'Jerusalem Post,' Ben-Gurion University launch new environmental portal

The Jerusalem Post is partnering with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) to launch a new section on its website dedicated to environment and climate change.

Marine experts in Australia in race to save 140 stranded pilot whales

Up to four pods of whales have washed ashore in Western Australia near Perth.

By REUTERS
25/04/2024

Passover: Universal lessons from the environment

What instruction does our shared environment teach us about creating healthier and more vibrant democracies derived from a communal understanding of freedom?

Union for Reform Judaism pledges to divest millions from fossil fuel industry

A spokesperson for the Union for Reform Judaism said that up to 9% of the organization’s financial portfolio is currently invested in the fossil fuel industry.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
11/04/2024

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained at demonstration in The Hague

Local police would not comment on individual cases but said everyone who tried to block roads was detained.

By REUTERS
06/04/2024

Despite progress, 'Zero Waste Day' sheds light on Middle East's waste-producing habits

Despite progress, the Middle East still faces significant challenges in waste management, including inadequate infrastructure, limited recycling facilities, and outdated cultural attitudes.

By VERONICA NEIFAKH/THE MEDIA LINE
31/03/2024

In a first, Oregon’s Jewish federations pull investments from fossil fuels

The Portland Jewish federation concluded that fossil fuel divestment aligned with its financial goals as well as its values.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
29/03/2024
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