When we talk about climate change, we focus mainly on the macroeconomic damage but tend to ignore the damage on the individual. Climate and environmental researchers warn that as the world continues to warm, labor productivity and quality of life will suffer.
Urban dwellers are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change due to a phenomenon called the “urban heat island”
Recently, a new study was conducted at the Samuel Neaman Institute for National Policy Research, which examined the impact of climate change on Tel Aviv and the economic cost of not preparing for these changes. The study was conducted at the request of the municipality and funded by researchers, Naama Shapira, Orly Nathan, Dana Gabay and Prof. Ofira Ayalon.
