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Yom Kippur, Judaism’s holiest day, is an annual breath of fresh air in Israel. Although the majority of Israelis are not observant, most choose to fast and refrain from driving on the Day of Atonement. Nitrogen oxide levels can fall by 83-98% in Tel Aviv, and even more in other cities.

For background, please see:

• Study: Yom Kippur’s empty roads make for cleaner air
• Air pollution levels plummet to near zero
• Majority of Israelis fast on Yom Kippur

Bicyclists take to the road on a car-free Yom Kippur in Tel Aviv

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