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Saving our Aquifers
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by Junior College : Chiara, Sacco for
15-18
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Water is a very precious resource especially in a small Mediterranean Island where rain water is scarce throughout nearly half of the year. The article will explore the history of water extraction in Malta, and will investigate recent initiatives taken by the government to use treated waste water.
Read MoreNo Room To Swing a Cat : The Unsustainability of our Building Industry
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by Gzira St.Monica School : Emily Slater for
15-18
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Sustainable development should be based on a multifaceted approach, covering environmental, economical and social concerns because the quality of life is dependent on these factors considered together…… why do some of our village cores get flooded every Winter ?
Read MoreWhat About Tomorrow’s Generation ? Are We Moving Towards Sustainable Development ?
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by Gzira St.Monica School : Kelsey Ann Vella for
15-18
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Malta is densely crowded with households most of which are vacant. This has brought its consequences which aren’t being felt by the present generation, but will surely be felt by tomorrow’s generation.
Read MoreBuilding Sustainably for the Future Generations
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by Gzira St.Monica School : Martha Mizzi for
15-18
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When constructions are built, they tend to create a very negative impact on the environment and also on the area they occupy. In the Maltese Islands , limestone, which is the standard stone used for building, is decreasing rapidly.
Read MoreUrbanisation, Good or Bad?
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by Gzira St.Monica School : Abigail Farrugia for
15-18
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Although urbanisation, or city-growth, is necessary when society multiplies, it could have a negative impact if its development is not a sustainable one.
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