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CARG on Display
CARG on Display
Nov 11, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026

Scientific Results and the Challenge of Completion

A conference aimed at providing regions and communities with geological knowledge of the country

Making geological knowledge a shared asset, accessible to regions and communities—this is the objective of the conference “CARG on Display”

The two-day event will be dedicated to presenting the geological map sheets completed as part of the new phase of the CARG Program, which began in 2020. It serves as an opportunity to showcase the scientific results achieved and to underscore the urgent need to complete the Geological Map of Italy—at a scale of 1:50,000—across the entire national territory.

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Following the Drift: Ferry Observations Reveal Where Floating Litter Travels in the Mediterranean
Following the Drift: Ferry Observations Reveal Where Floating Litter Travels in the Mediterranean
Nov 11, 2026

Every day, ferries cross the Mediterranean, linking islands and coastlines. On board some of them, trained observers scan the sea surface and record every floating object larger than 20 cm. A new study published in Frontiers in Marine Science turns these sightings into a moving picture: where does this litter go after it has been seen, and which coasts is it most likely to reach?

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National Tree Day 2026
National Tree Day 2026
Nov 20, 2026 11:00 AM — Nov 20, 2026 02:00 PM Roma, Loggia di Villa Mazzanti, Riserva naturale di Monte Mario, via Gomenizza 81

Over the years, a slight but steady increase in public green spaces has been observed in provincial capitals, alongside progress in urban reforestation. Urban reforestation initiatives continue to grow, with the creation of new woodland areas designed to develop naturally. But this is not enough. Greater and sustained efforts are needed to promote the development of green spaces and urban reforestation initiatives in order to address environmental crises, first and foremost climate change, and to improve the health and well-being of citizens

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New Underwater Surveys of the SS Samuel J. Tilden Wreck in the Port of Bari
New Underwater Surveys of the SS Samuel J. Tilden Wreck in the Port of Bari
Nov 09, 2026

3D technologies and immersive 360° footage for the study and enhancement of underwater historical heritage and the marine environment

From 20 to 22 October 2026, a new underwater survey campaign was carried out on the wreck of the US vessel SS Samuel J. Tilden, which sank in the port of Bari in December 1943 during the Second World War.

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