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Urban forests. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The root of the problem: Trees in cities will save us from the heat

Population and energy consumption continue to rise, CO₂ concentrations remain in the atmosphere for decades, and extreme heat increases. Prof. Haim Kotiel calls for a shift in focus from emissions reduction alone to immediate adaptation: massive tree planting in cities
The goal of the hackathon is to rebuild better, with the goal of building resilience. Nir Oz, February 2024. Photo: Christopher Farnworth

A wrap house: the project that proposes to build smarter and greener wrap houses

In a hackathon for the development of innovative construction solutions for the rehabilitation of the surrounding settlements, a project that proposes to build the homes that were destroyed in the Western Negev in a more environmentally friendly and efficient manner, which will create a high sense of security among the community, won