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Israeli State Comptroller releases report criticizing climate change preparedness

(JNS) — Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman published a scathing report on Tuesday concerning Israel’s preparations for hazards related to climate change.

According to a report by Kan news, Englman’s report, published on the eve of the Glasgow Climate Summit, concluded that Israel has failed to limit its pollution levels and has inadequately planned for the challenges posed by long-term climate change.

“Israel is one of the few countries in the world not yet working on the issue of climate on the basis of...