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Two Structures – both with a different purpose
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Two structures, both man-made, but with a completely different purpose The above picture shows more than what it seems. They say a picture has 1000 words to it… well one word for this: WHY? This leaves us pondering about the visible structures in the picture, mainly the hotel and the tower. They are both a man-made intrusion in (what’s becoming a rare sight) the Maltese landscape. One difference: one was built hundreds of years ago as a fortification against corsair attacks, the other, well, recently built for luxury and tourism! The gist is: ok one’s a necessity the other a luxury, but they’re both after all intrusion in the middle of the countryside. However, it is also very clear to see the difference in the carbon footprint of both structures.

Birds on the Maltese Islands
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This article looks at some different species of birds that can be seen in our skies. The intention of this article is not only to create an awareness about such species but also to promote their protection.
Read MoreSolar Energy
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Nowadays, in Malta, people are trying to take care of the environment after mistakes in the past were made. One way people are trying to take care of the environment is by making use of solar energy. This article explains the basic principles of solar energy in very simple terms with the intention of attracting more people to make use of it.
Read MoreNational Winning Article 2010 – 1st: Alternative Energy Used by Our Ancestors
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These windmills, also known as windpumps, are very commonly seen in fields around Malta and Gozo. Years ago when no electricity was available, these windmills were a very important tool to farmers in order to pump water from the underground to irrigate their fields. These windmills, as the name implies, are wind operated; the wind turns the mill which makes a shaft go up and down and water is brought up to the surface.
Read MoreNational Winning Article 2010 – 1st: The Bees are Scratching their Heads
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The first time we heard about the Imgiebah beehives we all thought that it was something interesting, although none of us knew exactly what they were. On this field trip to this beautiful valley of Imgiebah, besides learning a lot about biodiversity, we also had a glimpse of our past, as these stone beehives certainly caught our eye.
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