While New York City is no longer my home, I think that a congestion pricing system (should it pass in the NY legislature by the end of the week*) could be momentous in setting the stage for other congested American cities. Let’s hope it gets past. City Council Approves Fee to Drive Below 60th –…
It’s about time – National Train Day
National Train Day – sponsored by Amtrak Go take a ride and support a great new mode of travel.
How fast is too fast?
I grew up during the time when I went from “paper suit” that you buy one size smaller and shave everything, to the jammer which goes down to the knee, to a full leg suit (full body suits are really expensive). I don’t think that some should get an advantage over another, yet innovation cleary…
Riding into the Mountain
Riding into the Mountain, originally uploaded by swimfast. It’s as amazing as it looks.
Organic Gardening at Kibbutz Lotan
IMG_0159, originally uploaded by swimfast. We got a special opportunity to help out (and taste) some of the organic garden at Kibbutz Lotan.
Riding 4 Reform
IMG_0110, originally uploaded by swimfast. Just got back from my third (fifth total) Ride 4 Reform bike ride to support Progressive Judaism in Israel. We started in Tel Aviv, ended in Eilat, and other than some very hot days had a great time. Check out the pictures at http://pictures.immerman.net and stay tuned for some more…
Greenwashing 101 – close but not close enough
IMG_0104, originally uploaded by swimfast. Ride 4 Reform was great. We stayed at an amazing hotel near Maktesh Ramon (a crater), where I spotted this sign. It says that Isrotel preserves the quality of the environment. It continues to say that they use cleaning materials that damage the environment, so that if I hang my…
Editorial: Great Lakes water compact rewrite threatens region’s future – cleveland.com
How can I not post an article from the Cleveland Plain Dealer. I’m off to ride from Tel Aviv to Eilat. Thanks to those who donated. Editorial: Great Lakes water compact rewrite threatens region’s future – cleveland.com
Water Authority chief: Kinneret level will drop below ‘black line’ by the end of the year – Haaretz – Israel News
Water is just being thought of as a natural resource. We discuss peak oil, but we don’t discuss peak water, as the globe is mostly covered by the wet and nourishing stuff. It sustains life. We pray for it. But humans can’t drink salt water, and so we have been pillaging our freshwater resources, drying…
Rabbi Brian Immerman 