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Earthquakes in Action

submitted by St. Nicholas College Rabat MIddle School : Noellla Fenech, Yana Zammit  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School YRE noticeboard, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

This year, was a particular year when it comes to earthquakes. The Mediterranean region had several earthquakes throughout a single winter. What are the affects of Earthquakes? What are the environmental and social implications of such a natural disaster?

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The abandoned car

submitted by St. Nicholas College Rabat MIddle School : Beatriz Goncalves Marinheiro  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School YRE notice board, school media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

We are changing our vehicles to more energy saving and sustainable cars which release less pollution but where do the old ones end?

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“I’m still useful…Wear me!”

submitted by Independent Candidate : Luke De Bono  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook page, other
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

Clothes that are no longer wanted can be donated to thrift shops, to drama groups, or to disadvantaged people who might still wear them. They can also have a second life and repurposed into bags, used as material to wrap gifts and many other creative ideas.

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The Seed that Sought Good Soil

submitted by Sliema St. Joseph School : Katya Vassallo  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School Ekoskola noticeboard, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

The article introduces the plight of a wind pollinated seed as it struggles to find good soil in which to plant itself and germinate. Information about weather changes on our island are presented including the claim that Malta’s natural habitat is undergoing the process of desertification. The article continues by presenting the problems brought about by desertification and what could possibly be done to slow down this iirreversible process.

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Eutrophication Euphoria

submitted by Sliema St. Joseph School : Katya Vassallo  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School Ekoskola noticeboard, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

The article deals with the case of a water reservoir located on a very busy street. The reservoir is home to a group of ducks. The surface of the water is very often covered with a thick layer of algae – the result of eutrophication. The article explains the possible reason behind this phenomenon, identifies the problems it causes and discusses possible ways in which the situation can be dealt with.

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