Question: When I was 16, I said I will not drive a vehicle until the oil crisis is over. Now I am 32 and [I only take mass transit]; I figure that my only consumption of oil is communal and is going to be consumed anyway. For example, if I ride an airplane or greyhound, the plane […]
by Daniel Weber, Ph.D, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee There are several economic benefits of a clean urban river: Clean riverfront property attracts more businesses because the land can be a prime source of income for restaurants, apartments or condominiums in dense urban regions. For example, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, improvements to the local river have […]
Question: We are in the process of designing a new synagogue, and the question of automatic flushers and faucets for the bathrooms has been raised. For conservation reasons, we’d like to use the automatic devices. One of the biggest is that they ensure that kids don’t leave the water running in the sinks! However, all the […]
by Daniel Weber, Ph.D Water is vital to human survival, and therefore it is one of our most precious resources. Protecting the quantity and quality of water should be as obvious as protecting our loved ones, since we all depend on water to live. This is achievable by advocating for effective enforcement of current […]
Question: I heard about dangers from drinking tap water in America, but then I heard bottled water can be just as bad. What is the best way for my family to enjoy safe and healthy water? Answer by Noah Aronin, Canfei Nesharim Summer Intern in 2006. The following article is referring to tap water […]
