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The forgotten piece of our Maltese tradition
submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Julia Rose Attard for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
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The salt pans in Malta are approximately 350 years old and they extend out to around 3 kilometres. Saltpans are a big part of Maltese tradition although during the years unfortunately lost its popularity.
Read MoreEndangerment and Extinction
submitted by San Gorg Preca College Ħamrun Secondary School : Nathan Paul Gauci for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
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The article focuses on the alarming rate of species extinction caused by human activities, highlighting the fact that humanity has driven between 777 and 260,000 species to extinction. The reasons for this include overhunting, pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. Overhunting has led to the extinction of species like the dodo and passenger pigeon, while animals like elephants and rhinos are endangered due to poaching. Pollution also affects marine life and birds, while deforestation and urbanization threaten species like red pandas and orangutans. Climate change on the other hand disrupts ecosystems, endangering species such as polar bears and monarch butterflies. In order to reduce these detrimental effects introducing nature reserves, reducing waste, avoiding palm oil products, and using renewable energy will reduce the damage that is being done.
Read MoreAquatic Pollution: A deep dive into a rising crisis
submitted by San Gorg Preca College Ħamrun Secondary School : Milindh Madhu for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
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Aquatic pollution is a growing crisis caused by industrial waste, agricultural runoff, plastic pollution, and untreated sewage. These contaminants degrade water quality, harming ecosystems, human health, and economies. As a result of this, there is a loss of biodiversity, toxic algal blooms, waterborne diseases, and economic losses in fisheries and tourism. In Malta, key pollution issues include industrial discharge in Grand Harbour, agricultural nutrient pollution, plastic waste, and inadequate wastewater treatment. Conservation efforts, such as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), aim to mitigate these effects. To reduce these harmful effects, the following solutions can be implemented: stricter regulations, public awareness campaigns, and technological innovations like advanced wastewater treatment and plastic recycling. However, urgent global action is required to restore water quality and protect marine ecosystems.
Read MoreThe Biggest Change
submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Lilah Borg for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other
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An investigation about regeneration in Valletta and the effect on the residents.
Read MoreWhat has happened to Valletta in the last few decades
submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Gwynneth Theuma for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper
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An investigation about regeneration in Valletta and the effect on the residents.
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