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July 1, 2023

Space Techno-Ecology, Food, and Circularity for Survival

On Saturday, November 5th, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the workshop “Space Techno-Ecology, Food, and Circularity for Survival” will take place at the Cinecittà studios in Rome. This event aims to explore the connection between humanity’s future possibilities and the integration of nature and technology. Alberto Battistelli, a researcher at the National Research Council’s Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems (CNR-IRET), will discuss how plants will enable space missions, accompanying humanity’s journey beyond the Earth’s atmosphere to recreate an environment

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January 21, 2023

National Workshop: “Remediation, Environmental Restoration, and Land Development – Experiences on Phytoremediation and Phytomanagement”

Arpa Umbria and RemTech Expo (Ferrara Fiere), in collaboration with the IRSA (Institute for Water Research) and IRET (Institute for Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems) of the CNR, are organizing a workshop aimed at updating the framework of project and application experiences developed in Italy in the fields of phytoremediation and phytomanagement. Phytotechnologies applied to the remediation of contaminated sites are increasingly attracting interest both among professionals and public administrators. There are more and more practical cases where the use of plants proves

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January 21, 2023

A monitoring network to protect biodiversity from anthropogenic atmospheric emissions

Launch of a LIFE Project: IRET to Monitor Forest Ecosystem Disturbances through Leaf Chemistry and Biodiversity Indicators A new LIFE project has been launched, with IRET tasked to monitor disturbances in forest ecosystems using leaf chemistry as an indicator. This method provides insights into the actual nutritional conditions of plants. Alongside this analysis, the Institute aims to test new biodiversity indicators, with a focus on validating their effectiveness, particularly in relation to disturbances caused by air pollution. Current pollutant emission levels in

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January 2, 2023

Sisef Conference May 29 – June 2, 2022 – Orvieto

Open Conference-Show, Palazzo Capitano del Popolo, Orvieto “There’s a Forest in Every Home! A Journey to Discover Our Relationship with Trees and Forests” Monday, May 30th, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM, Sala dei 400 Cultural event curated by Luigi Torreggiani and Giorgio Vacchiano Wood has always been a companion to us, both as a species and as individuals. Since prehistoric times, we have used it as fuel for warmth, for cooking food, and even for defensive purposes. Over the years, we have learned to appreciate its qualities

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