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Happiness in the Heart of Thorns
submitted by Rabat Middle School St. Nicholas College : Neil Sammut
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Yellow flowers blooming through thorny scrub show just how full of life Malta’s garrigue really is. This tough landscape supports a surprising variety of native plants and wildlife. It may not look like much at first glance, but it is one of the island’s most important natural habitats.
The Great Wall of Separation
submitted by St.Nicholas College - Rabat Middle School : Neil Sammut
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Maltese rubble walls are more than just boundary markers. They are living structures. These traditional walls provide shelter and habitat for insects, reptiles, and small mammals. We need to realise that as modern construction replaces these age-old features, an irreplaceable part of Malta’s natural and cultural heritage quietly disappears.
A Sea of Red
submitted by Rabat Middle School St. Nicholas College : Daniel Cauchi Borg
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A beautiful scene but beneath it is a complicated story that we have to think about. Though this plant is considered a naturalised alien, species may become invasive if they spread too rapidly. Alien species are harmful because they push out native plants through competition for Malta’s limited resources. Not everything that is beautiful is necessarily good for the environment.
Our Bee-utiful Environment – Written by Kate Gatt Taliana Philippa Cascun and Carla Camilleri
submitted by St Joseph Junior School Sliema : Carla Camilleri, Kate Gatt Taliana, Philippa Cascun for 7-10
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This article is based on an interview with a beekeeper who helped explain why bees are so important. Maltese honeybees are special because they only live in Malta and help plants grow by carrying pollen from one flower to another. Without bees, many fruits, vegetables and even chocolate would be hard to find! Bees are in danger because buildings are replacing their homes, pollution makes them sick, and flowers sometimes bloom at the wrong time. We can help by planting bee friendly flowers, keeping nature clean, giving bees water, and avoiding harmful chemicals. Bees love flowers like clover, wild thyme, capers, wild fennel, daisies and poppies. At school, we planted flowers and learned how to build bee hotels. Bees are amazing: they have five eyes, some live only a few weeks, and they even dance to communicate! Protecting bees helps keep nature healthy.
Read MoreDingli Is Disappearing – Who Will Save It?
submitted by St Joseph Junior School Sliema : Eva Borg Busuttil, Kay Elizabeth Psaila, Lucia Caruana for 7-10
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Dingli is a beautiful place with fresh air, quiet countryside, and amazing cliffs. But lately, it is facing many problems. Too many new buildings and roads are being built, which destroy fields, wildlife habitats, and the natural countryside. More cars and buses are causing noise and air pollution, making the area less peaceful. Litter and even illegal construction waste are being left behind, harming animals and spoiling nature. Tourists sometimes walk in the wrong places, damaging plants and soil. Weak rules and poor enforcement make these problems worse. To protect Dingli, we should limit construction, add more bins, remind visitors to stay on the paths, and encourage people to use buses instead of cars. Planting trees and enforcing environmental laws can help nature recover. If everyone works together, we can keep Dingli safe, clean, and beautiful for the future.
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