Climate TRACE releases global urban emissions data at COP29 using satellite observations and AI.
The comptroller's findings indicate that Israel is projected to only reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 12% from 2015 to 2030, which is 56% less than the target of 27%.
"I am happy to join Ben-Gurion University and lead an institution based on a vision that will revolutionize environmental and climate policy in Israel," Zandberg said.
In 2023, “Israel once again failed to prepare to do its part” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make the country more sustainable,” said Israeli solar pioneer Yosef Abramowitz.
The intensification of heat waves would threaten Israel’s agriculture, economy, and public health, potentially resulting in severe illnesses and loss of life.
The urgency of the climate bill increased after a recent report showed that Israel had recorded its highest greenhouse gas emissions levels since 2012.
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS: Hashiloni is the leader of a team of activists trying to ensure that the wind turbines are not erected close to his home further south.
The new projects are part of an Israeli government decision to be more energy efficient and increase renewable energy use on government properties, thereby significantly reducing costs.
"We have no choice," Elbaz stressed. "The climate is changing. Temperatures are rising. We are running against the clock to improve things, so the next generation will not suffer."
The bill proposes measures for the government and other public agencies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to 50% of what they were in 2015 by 2030.
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