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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.
Climate change could cause a rise in sea level and endanger millions of Israelis
A special report prepared for the Ministry of Environmental Protection, directed by Prof. Ofira Ayalon, informs against the threats of climate change affecting local authorities in Israel. Among the dangers: Rising sea levels that will affect Tel Aviv, Haifa, Bat Yam, Hakrayot and other cities, heat waves that would bring to death, disease outbreaks, drinking water shortage, forest fires and more. The General Director of the Ministry of Environmental Protection will head a committee along with other Ministries to lead the country’s preparations on climate change.
Contribution of Higher Education
Prof. Ami Volansky’s article on higher education and its contribution to the development of Israel. Volansky’s article notes data from Samuel Neaman Institute’s research “Israel 2028 – Vision and Strategy for Israel.”
The eve of the new academic year, experts are sure: It’s time to change our perception
Oz Almog, Tamar Almog
Israel is ranked third in the world by number of academic degrees per capita. However, more and more young people discover that there is no employment horizon at the end of their studying, and they are left with a diploma in hand and a hole in their pocket.
Who’s afraid of the Religious soldiers?
The Leftists were furious to discover the existence of a religious plot to take over the army.
The Right argued that this is a conspiracy against the religious officers.
And Dr. Reuven Gal, who had generated the turmoil, is convinced that both sides are wrong, but is pleased with the mere existence of the debate.
Surprise Bags
The article cites SNI study from 2008. According to the study, bags account for less than 1% of the waste in Israel. Their nominal share may be small, but their visibility on the roads, open areas and beaches is extremely significant, as well as the damage to animals that tangle in them and swallow them by mistake. The conclusion from our study was to include carrier bags within the packaging law
Israel producing fewer scientific studies per capita
Yair Even-Zohar, Ella Barzani, Daphne Getz, Noa Lavid
The study by the Samuel Neaman Institute for National Policy Research and the Science and Technology Ministry’s National Council for Research and Development also shows Slight decline in the quality of research published. From 2007 to 2011, the latest year for which figures are available, Israel was ranked 15th in the quality of its research, while from 2001 to 2005 it was ranked 12th.
High- Tech Companies Gain from Israeli R&D
Daphne Getz, Amir Hefetz, Eran Leck
A new study by the Samuel Neaman Institute and the National Council for Research and Development, part of the Israeli Science and Technology Ministry, reveals that there is a significant rise in the absolute number of distinct inventions filed by foreign R&D centers and in their respective share out of total Israeli inventive activity. The research identified increasing trend of obtaining Israeli IP by means of acquisition of Israeli firms and start-ups. Acquired patents are becoming a substantial share out of the total patent portfolio of foreign R&D centers in Israel.