Solar

Berkeley people will be happy to know that Israel is on top of their energy game. Almost every home in Jerusalem has a solar hot water heater on their roof. In fact solar furnace was one of the first words that new Hebrew speakers learn, doed shemesh. In a way it kinda reminded me of how in bad neighborhoods parked on the front lawns are new cars with glossy paint and big rims. Solar panels is something I associate with the rich so it was a surprise to see them on these grumbling stone buildings.

Unfortunately, Israel also seems to have a waste disposal problem. See mountain side covered in garbage below