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submitted by Gzira St.Monica School : Laura Moschetti for 11-14
dissemination(s): Exhibition, other, school media, Special Assembly
filed under Photos

WasteServ and authorised compliance schemes frequently carry out educational campaigns targeted at waste producers. Targeted educational initiatives include talks and educational games in schools and waste management training for companies and government departments. Furthermore, they participate regularly in local community events with stands to promote sustainable waste management practices. Despite this, whilst strolling through the site visited by Malta’s intellectuals, i.e. the University track, numerous amounts of waste can be observed lying around! People are being lazy and throw their trash around as if no one can see it! In fact data for the year 2012 shows that the total waste requiring disposal generated in Malta was of 1,500,777 tonnes, 1,147,230 tonnes (99.8%) of which being disposed of in Malta. (http://environment.gov.mt/) How much of this waste is carelessly thrown away in public places?

submitted by St. Margaret College Boys Secondary Verdala : Luke Agius for 11-14
dissemination(s): Annual School Exhibition, newspaper, other, school magazine, website
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A dead Scopoli’s Shearwater (in Maltese ‘Ciefa’) was noticed on shore at Gnejna Bay. This scene shocked many Maltese people and tourists who happened to be at Gnejna Bay on Saturday, 14th March 2015. I reckon the orange line this bird got entangled in and most probably drowned was an anchor or floater line of fishing net or of other fishing gear. I doubt that the line was placed deliberately to catch/kill the bird. This kind of litter is unfortunately commonly found in the sea and imposes a high risk for seabirds, turtles and dolphins alike. Raising awareness amongst fishermen and other sea users is very important. Lines and other litter should be always brought back to shore and floating litter be picked up from the sea when found. Bird Life Malta was informed for further investigation and prevention.

submitted by Gzira St.Monica School : Lea Ungaro for 11-14
dissemination(s): Exhibition, other, school media, Special Assembly
filed under Photos

Grey skies hover above the little island of Malta. Smoke from Malta’s Power Station is polluting the air above it. Although power stations are regulated by laws to protect human health and the environment, there is a wide variation of environmental impacts associated with power generation technologies. Burning oil at power stations produces nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide, methane, and mercury compounds. The amount of sulphur dioxide and mercury compounds can vary greatly depending on the sulphur and mercury content of the oil that is burned. Oil-fired power stations use large quantities of water for steam production and cooling. When oil-fired power plants remove water from the sea, fish and aquatic life can be killed, affecting those animals and people who depend on these aquatic resources. Power stations release treated wastewater, which can contain pollutants and is generally hotter that the water in nearby seas, often harming fish and plants. (http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-and-you/affect/oil.html)

submitted by Gozo College Boys Secondary School : Anthony Joe Borg for 11-14
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard, school magazine, website
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The sun and wind have been around for ever. They have been giving us energy since time immemorial and humans have always found ways of harnessing this energy for their daily life. One such example is the myriad of windmills which can be found on our islands although many are not in a good state of conservation…it’s a pity that sometimes we forget how useful these can still be today.

submitted by Gozo College Boys Secondary School : Arthur Portelli for 11-14
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard, school magazine, website
filed under Photos

The purpose of pesticides is to kill harmful insects but it is not killing only harmful insects, it is killing good insects like the ladybug too. Some harmful pests like the common snail are now becoming immune to pesticides too. Nitrates from pesticides are also contaminating our water table and therefore affecting us directly through the water we drink. Instead of pesticides people can use natural deterrents like petroleum or vinegar in a bottle hanging from a tree. Instead of artificial nutrients, farmers can use farmyard manure.

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submitted by Gzira St.Monica School : Laura Moschetti for 11-14
dissemination(s): Exhibition, other, school media, Special Assembly
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submitted by St. Margaret College Boys Secondary Verdala : Luke Agius for 11-14
dissemination(s): Annual School Exhibition, newspaper, other, school magazine, website
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Grey Skies

submitted by Gzira St.Monica School : Lea Ungaro for 11-14
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The BFG’s

submitted by Gozo College Boys Secondary School : Anthony Joe Borg for 11-14
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submitted by Gozo College Boys Secondary School : Arthur Portelli for 11-14
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submitted by Gzira St.Monica School : Laura Moschetti for 11-14 dissemination(s): Exhibition, other, school media, Special Assembly filed under Photos

submitted by St. Margaret College Boys Secondary Verdala : Luke Agius for 11-14 dissemination(s): Annual School Exhibition, newspaper, other, school magazine, website filed under Photos

submitted by Gzira St.Monica School : Lea Ungaro for 11-14 dissemination(s): Exhibition, other, school media, Special Assembly filed under Photos

submitted by Gozo College Boys Secondary School : Anthony Joe Borg for 11-14 dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard, school magazine, website filed under Photos

submitted by Gozo College Boys Secondary School : Arthur Portelli for 11-14 dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard, school magazine, website filed under Photos

web design malta: elaine vella catalano

submitted by Gzira St.Monica School : Laura Moschetti for 11-14
dissemination(s): Exhibition, other, school media, Special Assembly
filed under Photos

submitted by St. Margaret College Boys Secondary Verdala : Luke Agius for 11-14
dissemination(s): Annual School Exhibition, newspaper, other, school magazine, website
filed under Photos

submitted by Gzira St.Monica School : Lea Ungaro for 11-14
dissemination(s): Exhibition, other, school media, Special Assembly
filed under Photos

submitted by Gozo College Boys Secondary School : Anthony Joe Borg for 11-14
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard, school magazine, website
filed under Photos

submitted by Gozo College Boys Secondary School : Arthur Portelli for 11-14
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard, school magazine, website
filed under Photos