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Oil Spill Threatening St George’s Bay

submitted by St. Margaret's College Boys' Secondary School Verdala : Luca Agius for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
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On Wednesday morning 24th October a large slick of oil was floating in St George’s Bay, Birzebbuga. The slick, orange in colour, split into a number of separate parts later in the day. Speculations on whether the slick could have come from a large ship in the bay or from a bunkering operation remained until samples to identify the source of the slick were tested. Birzebbuga mayor Joseph Farrugia was immediately contacted and the Transport Malta and the Civil Protection Unit were on site. The Maritime Authority lifted samples from the sea and a private company was equipped to clean the water. Spilled oil harms the sea environment in several ways, including the physical damages that directly impact wildlife and their habitats and the toxicity of the oil itself, which can poison exposed organisms. Luckily Transport Malta took the necessary steps to clean up the bay engaging a specialized contractor.

submitted by St. Margaret's College Boys' Secondary School Verdala : Kurt Cordina for 11-14
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After a heavy down pour, lots of potholes appear on our local roads. A deep pothole appeared just in the road beneath our school risking a serious accident in the area. Drivers who do not avoid the damaged road often send loose rocks flying into other drives and neighbours have been asking for the surface to be repaired as soon as possible. After contacting the Cospicua Local Council I was informed that though they know about it, their office carries no responsibility in this regard. Such road repair falls directly under the Malta Transport Authority (MTA) and the Cospicua Local Council already informed the MTA about this large pothole. In return the MTA informed the Cospicua Local Council that such a pothole was in due soon repair. However, resurfacing the road will not solve the problem as water drain culverts are also needed in the area.

submitted by Gozo College Boys Secondary : EkoSkola Committee for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
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This truck all filled up with all sorts of rubbish. A recycle freak? A spring cleaning macho? Or a dumper? We wondered where all this was going to end up at the end of the day. We hope that it won’t end up like the pile of rubbish in the second photo.

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate School Hamrun : Martina Agius, Michaela Agius for 11-14
dissemination(s): EkoSkola Notice board, other, website
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This rubble wall is found in the centre of Lija. Damage is being done to this fig tree due to the poor conditions of the rubble wall. However, the question is, can we protect this fig tree without causing more damage? It can be the storms or even vandalism that are causing the fig tree to surrender, being crushed beneath the stones of the rubble wall. Organisms are suffering as well, having no shelter to live in. Action should be taken immediately.

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate School Hamrun : Martina Agius, Michaela Agius for 11-14
dissemination(s): EkoSkola Notice board, other, website
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A lot of us know that trees give us a lot of benefits in our lives. Trees take in carbon dioxide and exchange it to oxygen. However, few of us notice that some trees, like the one shown in the photograph are fighting for survival. Main reasons are taking trees for granted and waste is littering. As shown in the photograph, the litter is not the common litter like paper and plastic bottles (which are very BAD for the environment), but even construction waste like stones and wood. We all can do something to help. The easiest way to help the environment be a better place is by applying the 3 Rs in our daily life – REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE.

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Oil Spill Threatening St George’s Bay

submitted by St. Margaret's College Boys' Secondary School Verdala : Luca Agius for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

Fill our road potholes

submitted by St. Margaret's College Boys' Secondary School Verdala : Kurt Cordina for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
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It’s going to be a bumpy ride!!

submitted by Gozo College Boys Secondary : EkoSkola Committee for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
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Fig Tree vs. Rubble Wall

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate School Hamrun : Martina Agius, Michaela Agius for 11-14
dissemination(s): EkoSkola Notice board, other, website
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Nature or De-Nature?

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate School Hamrun : Martina Agius, Michaela Agius for 11-14
dissemination(s): EkoSkola Notice board, other, website
filed under Photos

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submitted by St. Margaret's College Boys' Secondary School Verdala : Luca Agius for 11-14 dissemination(s): school media filed under Photos

submitted by St. Margaret's College Boys' Secondary School Verdala : Kurt Cordina for 11-14 dissemination(s): school media filed under Photos

submitted by Gozo College Boys Secondary : EkoSkola Committee for 11-14 dissemination(s): school media filed under Photos

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate School Hamrun : Martina Agius, Michaela Agius for 11-14 dissemination(s): EkoSkola Notice board, other, website filed under Photos

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate School Hamrun : Martina Agius, Michaela Agius for 11-14 dissemination(s): EkoSkola Notice board, other, website filed under Photos

web design malta: elaine vella catalano

submitted by St. Margaret's College Boys' Secondary School Verdala : Luca Agius for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

submitted by St. Margaret's College Boys' Secondary School Verdala : Kurt Cordina for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

submitted by Gozo College Boys Secondary : EkoSkola Committee for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate School Hamrun : Martina Agius, Michaela Agius for 11-14
dissemination(s): EkoSkola Notice board, other, website
filed under Photos

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate School Hamrun : Martina Agius, Michaela Agius for 11-14
dissemination(s): EkoSkola Notice board, other, website
filed under Photos