Commended

Plastic Pollution

submitted by MRC NAXXAR PRIMARY : Hawa Abushkewa  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Why should we take care of the big issue of Plastic Pollution? What are the effects of Plastic Pollution? What is the main cause of Plastic Pollution? And how can we help to defeat this problem?



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We should change as our earth is changing too!

submitted by MRC NAXXAR PRIMARY : Annamaria Michela de Bartolomeo  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Right now, on planet earth there are a lot of problems. One of them is climate change.Climate change is basically long-term shifts in weather. Climate change is carrying to sea level rise, increasing the air temperature, warming faster than global temperature and much more. What causes it? How does it affect us? What are the solutions?



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The Crippling Effects of the Climate Crisis

submitted by MRC NAXXAR PRIMARY : Matthew Fenech  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

The climate crisis is one of the most critical problems of the modern age. Although it may not seem like it, the world heating up by a couple of degrees could have a tremendous impact on the world and could cause global challenges later in the future. What are the solutions? What can be done to undo the damage?



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Marine Pollution

submitted by MRC NAXXAR PRIMARY : Sen Camilleri  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Two main types of pollution are flooding our seas: chemicals and trash which are very harmful to any living thing. Plastic is one of the worst problems in our seas and is one of the reasons why marine pollution is growing.



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Global Warming

submitted by St. Nicholas College Rabat MIddle School : Liam Rieck Zahra  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): leaflets and special assembly, Notice board at school, other, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

In this article, the hot issue about Global warming is outlined. The main aim is to raise awareness about this current issue and how our behavior is affecting the global environmental stability. In the article, we also outline small changes that every single person can do to help mitigate the situation and limit the environmental impact of our population growth.



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The use of Palm oil and its impact on the environment.

submitted by St. Nicholas College Rabat MIddle School : Alessia Apap, Kelly Mercieca, Krista Tedesco, Martina Cini  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): leaflets and special assembly, Notice board at school, other, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

In this article, the students wished to outline to great damage the Palm oil industry is causing and the large number of everyday products that actually use this type of oil. They wished to raise awareness of this issue and on our dependence on this type of oil. They also outlined alternatives to the use of Palm oil.



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Abandoned Paws

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Lauren Micallef  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): College website and fb page, other, school magazine, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Unfortunately, there are still many stray cats on our streets. Animal Welfare are doing their utmost to control this situation, but people need to be more aware of it.What can we do to help these creatures who contribute so much to the mental health of their owners?



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ENDANGERED MALTESE ANIMALS

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Maya Bugeja and Carla Said  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): College website and fb page, other, school magazine, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

There are many endangered animals in Malta and this report raises awareness why these animals are endangered and how we can help. if we care for the environment, we will be protecting and saving these creatures



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COP26 Green Team Dialogue with Balay Laudato Si’ Mindanao, Philippines

submitted by St.Aloysius College Sixth Form : SAC Green Team  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Comprehending the climate crisis enables one to perceive the global immensity of the dilemma. Digitally crossing overseas from Malta to the Philippines, Green Team members were honoured to share their time speaking with students from Balay Laudato Si’ in Mindanao and discuss the diverse impacts climate change has inflicted on our respective environments. Attached is an abridged version of the transcript of the dialogue



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Agents of Change

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Elena Attard, Gilbert Scicluna, Martha Sultana, Mattea Zammit  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

YRE students from Gozo College Middle School report on the Climate Change and Life on Land summit which was held virtually on 10th December 2021. They give a brief overview about their active participation during the summit and beyond, explaining how they are agents of change.



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