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The entanglement of environment and rubbish.

submitted by ZAK Iklin : ZAK Iklin  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook page, other
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

As we are trying to admire some greenery that our country has left, we cannot help but notice that it is also being heavily polluted.

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Bark Beetle Crisis

submitted by Independent Candidate : Luke De Bono  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook page, other
filed under Photos Series Of Photos
awarded: Disqualified

Bark beetle crisis Eating all the trees Such a tragedy is this Affecting may countries High temperatures every year Let’s act before it’s too late Helping homeless deer and bear So this world will be great

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Your Carbon Footprint affects Glaciers

submitted by Independent Candidate : Francesca De Bono  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook page, other
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Participation

A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases you generate in your daily actions. The Nature Conservancy state that “to have the best chance of avoiding a 2℃ rise in global temperatures, the average global carbon footprint per year needs to drop to under 2 tons by 2050”. Simple daily actions increase your carbon footprint, such as, using cars, cooling systems, consumption of meat, etc. Changing your habits will help save our glaciers.



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Who said it’s a 1-time plastic?

submitted by Independent Candidate : Luke De Bono  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook page, other
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Best Entry, Finalist, WasteServ Award

Plastic Oceans International state that “50% of all plastic produced (380 million tons per year) is for single-use purposes – used for just minutes and then thrown away”. So let’s wash 1-time plastic bags and use them several times. Who said it’s a 1-time plastic?



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Save the dolphins

submitted by St Paul's Missionary College : Eli John Camilleri, Jake Demicoli, James Caruana, Waldemar Vagner Aragon  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Google Classroom, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

EcoMarine Malta warns of high extinction risks for dolphins due to human impact. Dolphins’ diet includes fish, squid, and shrimp; they hunt in pods. Social similarities with humans include enjoyment of companionship but face shared challenges like boat evasions. A code of conduct advises safe dolphin interactions, emphasizing respectful distance and noise reduction. Plastic pollution poses a severe threat, with many dolphins ingesting or being ensnared by plastic debris. Advocating for maritime regulation and reducing noise pollution are proposed solutions. By minimizing disruptions to their habitat and reducing plastic pollution, humans can preserve dolphins’ well-being. Maintaining a respectful distance during interactions and advocating for habitat protection are crucial steps in safeguarding these marine mammals.

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