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Scientific knowledge is not restricted to the lab. The environment, healthcare, technology and research also rely on other scenarios and actors: neighbourhoods, schools, green spaces, installations. Stay up to date with local scientific news, that which is taking place near you and that you should not miss.
We’re holding the first International Day of Clean Air
Air quality. Today is the first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies.
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Baby loggerhead sea turtles hatch for the first time on the city’s beach
Environment and sustainability. Of the 77 eggs in the nest, 56 babies have hatched naturally and 17 are being raised in captivity for one or two years.
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Women and Technology, in Tandem for the Future
A report based on a cycle of talks entitled ‘Women and Technology, in Tandem for the Future’ has recently been published. IMI took part, sharing its perspective on the situation of women as professionals in the public sphere.
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The effects of Covid-19 for the climate emergency
Climate emergency. Greenhouse gas emissions dropped in the city during the state of emergency, with a reduction equivalent to 290,840 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
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Intersections
Culture. A conference cycle open to everyone to explore the hybridization of art, entrepreneurship and society.
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New subsidy call relating to the climate
Climate emergency. An initiative seeking to provide incentives for projects which help combat the climate emergency.
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A large experimental green rooftop at the Museu de Ciències Naturals
Climate emergency. Over 7,100 square metres of Mediterranean vegetation on the museum terrace at the Fòrum.
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Institutional presentation of the new Barcelona Science Plan 2020-2023
Science. The document, which was made public last March, was presented today as a Government Measure at the Plenary Session of the Municipal Council.
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Self-consumption systems for smart buildings in Barcelona
The measure comes as part of the European project GrowSmarter, one of the ‘lighthouse’ projects for Smart Cities, funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 innovation programme.
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