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- Avi Blizovsky
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Analysis of five global datasets shows that the rate of warming in the past decade is almost double that measured between 1970 and 2015
- Avi Blizovsky
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Analysis of 16 “tipping points” suggests that the accumulation of feedbacks – from forests to glaciers and oceans – could accelerate warming even if emissions fall in the future, creating a “desert” of climate stability
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Heat waves, high humidity and increasing reliance on cooling towers and air conditioning create a breeding ground for Legionella bacteria, leading to recurrent outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease in New York, Ontario and other areas – a serious health threat
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
A new UN report maps the world's drought hotspots – from Africa and the Panama Canal to the Mediterranean basin – and warns of growing damage to water supplies, food security and economic stability, which is also
- Tel Aviv University
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A pair of studies from Tel Aviv University map 110 mass mortality events of sea urchins since 1888 and show that pathogens are the main cause, while also presenting a "corona swab" method for non-invasive genetic sampling under the skin.
- Avi Blizovsky
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A new analysis of 174 countries warns that hot, poor countries will be hit particularly hard. Adaptation alone will not prevent the losses
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Dr. Tom Schlesinger explains how tiny, fragile creatures create vast ecosystems, why they are sensitive to the climate crisis, and how childhood in Eilat led him to explore one of the great secrets of the sea.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
In a world where global warming has already reached its peak, radical methods such as managing solar radiation by injecting aerosols into the atmosphere are being explored. Is this a temporary solution that could delay the crisis – or an intervention that could
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Extreme heat waves force airlines to cancel flights, change schedules and face heavy costs. This was one of the reasons why Wizz Air stopped operating in Abu Dhabi. Will there be future
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
In a warming world and a city without shade, choosing the right trees is far more than an aesthetic consideration. Innovative catalog offers open and accessible information to decision makers and the public with the goal of cooling the streets
- Avi Blizovsky
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Analysis of six decades of data shows that cholera bacteria and other strains are spreading rapidly due to warming ocean waters and poor sanitation – and the danger is expected to increase
- The Hebrew University
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Israeli-American study reveals that an extremely hot day reduces milk yield by up to 10% and that cooling technologies only partially compensate for the damage
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Huge fires are spreading in Israel and around the world with increasing frequency. Experts point to the climate crisis and the urgent need for forest management, budgets and awareness to prevent future disasters.
- Avi Blizovsky
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Innovative methods of analyzing ancient DNA reveal how warming affected plant species during the transition from the Ice Age – a clue to what may happen in the future
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
The fires that have been raging in Los Angeles for weeks are a painful example of the consequences of the climate crisis. The damage will be paid not only by residents, but also by the air, soil and ecosystems in the area.
- Avi Blizovsky
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- Avi Blizovsky
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A new study offers a unique approach to malaria prevention: the use of mosquitoes carrying a genetically modified parasite, which enhances the immune system's ability to recognize and fight the deadly disease
- Ben-Gurion University
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The researchers from the Laboratory of Comparative Immunology at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev decided to develop the ability to transplant stem cells between corals, just like bone marrow transplants in humans
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
From the Baku climate conference to the election of Donald Trump: on what perceptual factors do climate deniers rely, and how do they affect the world?
- Avi Blizovsky
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A new study published in the journal Science detailed the fluctuations in the Earth's temperature over the past 485 million years, and highlighted the significant relationship between the Earth's temperature and the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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The climate crisis is already here. For the residents of the poor countries considered the "Third World", there is no doubt the culprits: the rich Western countries. Not only do they avoid actions to prevent warming, they also continue to develop sources of pollution
- Davidson Institute
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Recent research has shown that in the future there will be fewer rainy days in our region due to the climate crisis, but there will be more strong rain events. How can this be explained using simple scientific principles?
- Tel Aviv University
New study: The combination of global warming and deforestation may lead to the mass extinction of animal species
- Avi Blizovsky
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A one degree Celsius increase in global average temperature due to the man-made climate crisis could shorten life expectancy by about 5 months, with women and residents of developing countries disproportionately affected
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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The transition to renewable energy: the way out of the climate crisis But the oil, gas and coal tycoons have other plans
- Tel Aviv University
Deforestation in the Amazon may reduce the amount of thunderstorms and harm the rainforest that provides us with oxygen
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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Dr. Assaf Rosenthal quotes one of the participants following the climate conference in Dubai: "Humanity must stop using nature as a toilet", "Humanity has become a weapon of mass destruction".
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
Every year a dust storm occurs at the bottom of the Gulf of Eilat that may reduce global warming
- Haifa University
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Until now, the low temperatures of the Mediterranean water in winter have been a barrier to the arrival of tropical corals. The establishment of the Dendronaphtia we found indicates that at least last winter, the waters of the Mediterranean Sea were warmer than before
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
The etrog is currently at risk due to the rise in global temperatures as part of the climate crisis, and it is possible that the day will come when we will no longer be able to grow etrogs in Israel - for the first time in 2,500 years
- Avi Blizovsky
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This raw data is analyzed using methods that take into account the variable distance between temperature stations around the world and the effects of urban heat islands that may distort the calculations.
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
The cooperative economy tries to provide an answer to the loss of food
- Tel Aviv University
Climate change may lead to the collapse of the population of lizards that are common in the deserts of the Land of Israel
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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Following and because of global warming, by 2050 there will be about a billion people subject to disputes and struggles related to rivers, and this only in Africa
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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According to preliminary research, we have already passed most of the limits of resource utilization. The world's resources, including the climate, biodiversity, water systems and other natural resources, have exceeded their limits and reached catastrophic levels. is there a way
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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It turns out that the World Bank invests billions in fossil fuel projects, and many investments are made in a non-transparent manner. This situation must change
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
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- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
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- Galileo - The Science Magazine
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- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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- Avi Blizovsky
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- Scientific American Israel
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- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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