Latest Entries
Reducing the planet’s waste – What are we doing to the world
submitted by Kirkop secondary school : Ayrton Farrugia for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, uploaded on own fb page
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awarded: Participation
This article investigates the waste problem and recycling in Malta.
Read MoreThe impact of globalisation on cultural identity
submitted by Kirkop secondary school : Maria Spiteri for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
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awarded: Commended
This article investigates how globalisation is influencing our culture and our way of thinking.
Read MoreTourism and the Environment
submitted by Kirkop secondary school : Leanne Zammit for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
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awarded: Commended
This article investigates the impact of tourism on the environment.
Read MoreFuel for Thought
submitted by G. F. Abela Junior College : Elise, Muscat for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
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Malta has a number of development applications for fuel stations on agricultural land which is classified not to be developed. These developments decrease Malta’s significant lack of open space and is contrary to Europe’s goal of placing an end-date to the sale of fossil-fuel cars. The three photographs depict: – a station developed on agricultural land taken through its security fence just prior to opening; – rusting excavation equipment as the development of a station in a rural area ceased some years ago; – fuel pumps on the pavement of a town’s main street seen through a car mirror.
Read MoreThe Folly of Developing New Vehicle Fuel Stations
submitted by G. F. Abela Junior College : Elise, Muscat for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media, website
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awarded: 3rd place international, Best Entry
Malta has a number of development applications for fuel stations on agricultural land which is classified not to be developed. The argument for new fuel stations is based upon the ever-increasing number of registered vehicles, Malta having the third highest density of cars in the EU. Fuel station developments decrease Malta’s lack of open space on this small and crowded island. It is contrary to Europe’s goal of placing an end-date to the sale of fossil-fuel cars. Once new land is developed, then it is unlikely to be converted back to its original state for the benefit of all.
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