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This photo shows the effects of coastal erosion at Għajn Tuffieħa. Erosion occurred rapidly here recently due to human intervention, including deforestation. To counteract the effects of coastal erosion, more vegetation was grown at Għajn Tuffieħa in the 1960s. One can also note the man-made staircase constructed directly on the sand dune and also two horrendous structures at the back. In some coastal areas, the sandy terrain is eroded and disappears over time. This occurs when sand is lost at a faster rate than it is replaced. Sand is lost when sediment and sand grains are blown or carried away by strong winds, waves and stone from the coast. Plants and scrub vegetation hold the sand particles in place. Lack of sand dunes therefore increases beach erosion. Sand is added to the beach by soil which crumbles and is carried by the wind and deposited on the coast.

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The first thing that one would say about this picture is that there is nothing wrong in it and it is one of the most amazing beaches in the island. But only some would notice that the street on the right of the picture is destroying the natural habitat and the beach. If you would ask a person of an elderly age you would find that the street wasn’t always there but the water would keep going in to where we now find the natural reserve. By building this street we destroyed the sand dunes and now when ever you pass on a windy day you could see that this is true since the sand would create small dunes on the street. Are we really heading towards a sustainable world? I think the answer is no. WE shouldn’t continue on building these kinds of streets if we are aiming to get a sustainable world.

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As we can see from the picture above, a tank which was probably used for the transportation of corrosive substances or chemicals has been thrown carelessly across the valley to this pond. The corroded part of the tank is also a suggestion that the tank has been in the pond for a long period of time without the authorities taking notice, moreover taking action. Many people can run into conclusions that this can only cause environmental disturbance, however, this is also eye pollution. Valleys and the countryside are very famous tourist attractions, thus pollution can lead to bad impressions on behalf of the tourists, a bad impact on the Tourism Malta. We talk about sustainability. Does everyone understand it? Or it is only a term for environmentalists? We need improvement, changes and modernisation made in a country but what are we doing to our environment? We have to take care of our environment, for the future generations, for a proper understanding of sustainable development.

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We all heard about it sometime what is it that makes it use less fuel than other cars? A hybrid vehicle generally, is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to drive. There are certain common power sources they are: on-board rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) and a fuelled power source, air or human powered bicycle with electric motor or gas engine.

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Recently, a lot of awareness has been created about renewable energy. This eco-friendly source of energy is being used much more now than in the past, and is thought to be an ideal replacement for fossil fuels, since these are running out. There is quite a long list of advantages of renewable energy over the burning of the fossil fuels. Renewable energy doesn't pollute the environment and the elements that give us energy aren’t finite. Despite of all the advantages of renewable energy, there are a number of disadvantages. These are rarely mentioned and there isn’t much awareness from the negative aspect. Wind turbines, for example are an eyesore, and even if they are put out on sea, they disturb the natural habitat on the seabed. Wind turbines are also the cause of a great number of deaths of small birds, as well as of the occasional falcon or other birds of prey. All in all renewable energy is a great replacement for fossil fuels, even though it has some disadvantages

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