11-14

Endangerment and Extinction

submitted by San Gorg Preca College Ħamrun Secondary School : Nathan Paul Gauci  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

The article focuses on the alarming rate of species extinction caused by human activities, highlighting the fact that humanity has driven between 777 and 260,000 species to extinction. The reasons for this include overhunting, pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. Overhunting has led to the extinction of species like the dodo and passenger pigeon, while animals like elephants and rhinos are endangered due to poaching. Pollution also affects marine life and birds, while deforestation and urbanization threaten species like red pandas and orangutans. Climate change on the other hand disrupts ecosystems, endangering species such as polar bears and monarch butterflies. In order to reduce these detrimental effects introducing nature reserves, reducing waste, avoiding palm oil products, and using renewable energy will reduce the damage that is being done.



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Aquatic Pollution: A deep dive into a rising crisis

submitted by San Gorg Preca College Ħamrun Secondary School : Milindh Madhu  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Aquatic pollution is a growing crisis caused by industrial waste, agricultural runoff, plastic pollution, and untreated sewage. These contaminants degrade water quality, harming ecosystems, human health, and economies. As a result of this, there is a loss of biodiversity, toxic algal blooms, waterborne diseases, and economic losses in fisheries and tourism. In Malta, key pollution issues include industrial discharge in Grand Harbour, agricultural nutrient pollution, plastic waste, and inadequate wastewater treatment. Conservation efforts, such as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), aim to mitigate these effects. To reduce these harmful effects, the following solutions can be implemented: stricter regulations, public awareness campaigns, and technological innovations like advanced wastewater treatment and plastic recycling. However, urgent global action is required to restore water quality and protect marine ecosystems.



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The Biggest Change

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Lilah Borg  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

An investigation about regeneration in Valletta and the effect on the residents.



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What has happened to Valletta in the last few decades

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Gwynneth Theuma  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

An investigation about regeneration in Valletta and the effect on the residents.



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A Comparison Between the Old and the New Regenerated Capital of Malta

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Mireya Buhagiar  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

An investigation about regeneration and gentrification in Valletta and the effect on the residents.



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Geo-Inf: A Sustainable Solution to Malta’s Water Crisis

submitted by St Michael Foundation : Chloe Coppini, Tommy Gatt  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): School magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Best Entry

The article, written by students at St. Michael Foundation Senior School, highlights the launch of the Geo-Inf project aimed at addressing Malta’s water crisis. The initiative, which involves the installation of two new boreholes, is designed to replenish the island’s groundwater by collecting rainwater from surfaces like roofs and playgrounds. The students explain how this project helps reduce reliance on costly and energy-intensive desalinated water while promoting sustainable water management. Geo-Inf will save up to 2.5 million liters of water annually, contributing to Malta’s water conservation efforts. The article also emphasizes the students’ role in raising awareness about the importance of water conservation and encourages others to adopt similar environmentally friendly practices. Through their work, the students are actively contributing to the sustainability of Malta’s water resources.



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How can we be more inclusive?

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Waylon Desira  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): father's place of work, fb, newspaper, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

An investigation into more inclusivity in schools, where the PE lessons are concerned.



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Voluntary work in Malta

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Mariah Busuttil  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Investigating volunteers in a band club.



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From Eco-School student to environment entrepreneur.

submitted by Immaculate Conception School, Tarxien : Kyla Nicole Psaila  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School Facebook page and shared by influencer, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Best Entry, Finalist

The article is about how Eco-Schools is a great opportunity for anyone and how greatly it can affect your life. It also is about how positively it affected Samira Axiak. An ex Eco-School student who is now an environmental entrepreneur. She is also a thrift shop co-owner with Maya Mifsud. The article has also a transcribed interview that I carried out with her. It shares information about the shop and her views and perspectives on certain things.



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A guarantee for the future: Gender equality in schools

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Lilah Borg  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

An investigation on gender equality carried out at own school.



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