Passover and Earth Day Converge: Jewish Climate Activists Share What This Means to Them (Exclusive)
by Green Matters
Green Matters— Passover and Earth Day coincide this year, so we spoke to four Jewish leaders and climate activists to learn what this means to them.
The Boston Globe—Climate activists block traffic on Moakley Bridge during Earth Day demonstration. Climate activists blocked traffic heading into South Boston during the Monday evening rush hour as part of an Earth Day demonstration calling on state officials to halt “new fossil fuel infrastructure projects,” according to organizers.
dailym.ai—Inside Columbia's 'solidarity camp': Gen Z protesters perform dance routines, read poetry and share organic snacks on 'Earth Day' while Jewish students retreat in fear and professors are blocked. Protesters inside Columbia campus pitched 100 tents to form their 'solidarity for Gaza' encampment. While tensions flared on surrounding streets, the 'camp' was more kum-by-yah, oblivious to turmoil outside. The kids say they won't leave until Columbia halts 'investments' to Israeli-linked organizations
The Oklahoman—Earth Day 2024: Why was Earth Day created, and how to celebrate it this year. For more than 50 years, Americans have united on one day in April to recognize the need to protect the environment and demand accountability...