Environment
If You Think Vegetarians are Fanatic, Watch This
Ever since I decided to go vegetarian, I find myself constantly defending my decision to others. The most ridiculous accusation I have gotten are comments like “Just dont become fanatic about it”.
As I mentioned in one of my posts on DareToWish.com, the award-winning documentary “Earthlings” was the inspiration behind my “If Slaughterhouses had Walls” […]
Tel Aviv Turns Off the Lights for Earth Hour 2008
For the first time in history, Tel-Aviv will be representing Israel in the global Earth Hour 2008 and turning off the lights for one hour of energy-free bliss.
Unfortunately, as we have yet to hear about separation of church and state, let alone separation of church and globe, due to the Jewish Sabbath, Tel Aviv will […]
How to Live Greener Without Really Trying
Not all of us can throw our bodies in front of tractors that are about to cut down trees or walk around naked in a protest against fur… And you know what? That’s okay! Not all of us have to!
But its pretty naive to assume that if you cant join in on the bigger causes […]
The Most Important Movie You Will Ever See
From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view.
The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between […]
Random Blog Post Causes Stir in Israeli Media
The other day I posted an article about the animal cruelty that took place on the premiere episode of “Survivor: Israel”.
The next day I was shocked and appalled that nowhere in the news headlines did anyone mention the abuse that took place on the show. Even animal rights groups seemed to have let […]
Israeli Version of “Survivor” Premieres with Animal Cruelty
As I am writing this, the first episode of the Israeli version of the hit TV series “Survivor” is being aired on Israeli television (channel 10).
Having bought the rights to the show, it is so far a fair imitation of the original series, this one shot on the Caribbean Islands.
So far, survivors were split into […]
What’s the Worst That Could Happen: A Global Warming Decision
Global warming: Panicked activists think it’s the worse think to ever happen to humanity… hardening skeptics claim its a hoax… and everyone inbetween simply thinks to themselves: “What’s the worst that could happen?”
But then along comes a 38-year-old science teacher and father of two, and asks 2.5 million YouTube viewers the folllowing question:
What if I […]
What the World Would be Like if More People Walked Barefoot
Today my husband and I were walking home from a concert and my feet were really hurting from my shoes. Next thing I knew I was walking down the streets of Tel Aviv barefoot.
All I can say is: What a relief! I couldn’t believe how good and natural it felt. I honestly felt like […]
Together, WE ADD UP
The climate crisis is real and it’s happening right now. Yet, it’s so easy to feel helpless and overwhelmed. People keep asking, “What difference will changing my light bulbs really make? The problem is so huge, and I’m just one person.” I always try to explain to whoever is willing to listen how every little […]
One Less Plastic Bag
A recent post on One Jerusalem discusses a new environmental program being inaugurated in Israel in order to persuade people to use less polymer plastic material:
The program, mentioned briefly on T.V. Channel 10, is asking consumers to “use one less plastic bag” when sacking up their groceries during their weekly supermarket shopping forays. Most shoppers […]
50 Things You and I Can Do Today to Save Our Planet
Thanks so much to Celsias for bringing this list to my attention. (Adapted from the original list found at GlobalWarmingFacts.info)
Global warming is a dramatically urgent and serious problem. We don’t need to wait for governments to solve this problem. Each one of us can make a significant contribution by adopting a more responsible lifestyle - […]
Recycling Plastic: Its Not Just About Water Bottles
About a decade too late, Israeli’s are finally starting to understand the importance of recycling. This is most obviously seen by the recycling bins that have been popping up in the streets of Tel-Aviv (where I live.)
Unfortunately, most of these bins seem to be filled with mostly water bottles, so I wanted to point […]
The Secret Life of Plants - A Hidden Stevie Wonder Treasure
I recently cam across a beautiful song written and performed by the legend Stevie Wonder called “The Secret Life of Plants.” It is taken from the soundrack to the 1979 movie “Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants“, which was based on the famous 1973 book.
As Wikipedia describes:
Published in 1973, The Secret Life of Plantswas […]
The Weather Outside
May 10, 2007: Winds are raging throughout the streets of Tel-Aviv. Occasional sprinkles of rain tap against my shutters. Doors in the house slam. News teams from around the world report “extreme weather conditions”. One Jerusalem blogger talks of a yellow sky.
Planet Earth is going mad and yet most people don’t seem to notice.