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Dry January: Global warming is now
The Israeli Climate Change Information Center and its recommendation for adaptation to climate change are important than ever- the climatologists’ alarming forecasts are becoming evident.
The Haredim will adjust quickly to the military reality
Former IDF chief psychologist, Dr. Reuven Gal, estimates that after the huge demonstrations will subside, the Haredim will enlist and fit quite well. “They can see those who have already enlisted and make a decent living.”
The storm visited our region
Prof. Ofira Ayalon explains that the snow storm in Jerusalem in the winter of 2013 is a clear indication for climate change. Israel will need to deal with these issues of climate change.
The Prediction: Severe shortage of science teachers
Data from Samuel Neaman Institute in the Technion: Only 10% of students studying 5 units of mathematics; if the number of high school pupils who study STEM in the high school is duplicated, Israel will face a serious shortage in teachers in most of the TSEM subjects.
A large increase in the employment of Haredim
A positive trend and increase in the number of Haredim integrating into the labor market and academia. Samuel Neaman Institute for National Policy Research in the Technion ranks the most desired jobs.
New forum chaired by Uzi Arad aims to draw up Israeli grand strategy
Uzi Arad, Dror Strum, Zehev Tadmor
The State of Israel is facing an unprecedented configuration of existential challenges. On July 7, 2013, a group of Israeli leaders met at the residence of Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv, who were united by their concern over Israel’s future in the absence of a broad and sophisticated national strategy. Out of these discussions, a process was set into motion to mobilize the most gifted thinkers in the nation, to devise a Grand Strategy for Israel.
The Project is being led by Prof. Uzi Arad with Prof. Zehev Tadmor and Mr. Dror Strum, with the support of the S. Neaman Institute and the Israeli Center for Economic Planning, among others
A Forum comprising seventy of Israel’s most fertile and gifted thinkers from a variety of fields has been assembled. It will oversee the work of three Task Forces focusing in the areas of Statecraft, Defense and International Challenges; Economic, Social and Governance Challenges; and Science, Technology and Educational Challenges.
The State of Israel is facing an unprecedented configuration of existential challenges. On July 7, 2013, a group of Israeli leaders met at the residence of Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv, who were united by their concern over Israel’s future in the absence of a broad and sophisticated national strategy. Out of these discussions, a process was set into motion to mobilize the most gifted thinkers in the nation, to devise a Grand Strategy for Israel.
The Project is being led by Prof. Uzi Arad with Prof. Zehev Tadmor and Mr. Dror Strum, with the support of the S. Neaman Institute and the Israeli Center for Economic Planning, among others
A Forum comprising seventy of Israel’s most fertile and gifted thinkers from a variety of fields has been assembled. It will oversee the work of three Task Forces focusing in the areas of Statecraft, Defense and International Challenges; Economic, Social and Governance Challenges; and Science, Technology and Educational Challenges.
Leap of 28 percent in the employment of Ultra-Orthodox
In the last few years, more and more Haredim join the labor market. The rate of employment among Haredi men is 45% — compared to 33% a decade ago. Though 45% is still relatively low, it is nevertheless a leap of 28 percent, compared to only marginal growth in the rest of the market.
State does not require the installation of solar water heaters, the public pays
A bill to mandate installation of solar water heating systems, suggested by the energy forum of SNI, is waiting for approval for 2 years. The bill suggests that solar water heating systems will be installed in all buildings in Israel, not just to Floor 9. Meanwhile, more high – rise buildings are being built, without these systems and the residents are paying a higher electricity bill.
The Iranians need the oil price to be $ 140 to survive
Electric vehicles will contribute to air quality in Israel less than in France and Denmark, these are the results of a study recently published in the Journal of Environment Protection by Prof. Ofira Ayalon. The purpose of the study was to determine a “price tag”, enabling to assess environmental and health benefits of the transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles. Findings of the study show that the transition will save (or benefit) 44.34 euros per 10,000 miles of travel in Israel, 80.64 euros in Denmark and France 110.79 euros per 10,000 miles travelled.
Green Israel: recycles 44% of paper and more than half the bottles
Recycling systems are a blessing economically and socially, but also demand large resources and often pollute and harm the environment themselves, this before taking into account recycling containers and trash cans that block sidewalks and land costs of “green” industry.
