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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
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, website
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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.



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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
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, website
filed under Articles

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.



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Dingli Is Disappearing – Who Will Save It?

submitted by St Joseph Junior School Sliema : Eva Borg Busuttil, Kay Elizabeth Psaila, Lucia Caruana  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, website
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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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How Climate Change Threatens Our Food Supply

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Nicholas Buhagiar  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Articles

Climate change is making it harder and more expensive to grow and access food. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and disrupted supply chains damage crops, limit production, and increase prices. As the climate continues to warm, millions of people risk facing hunger and food insecurity unless urgent action is taken.



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Our Countryside is not a Trash Bin

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Sven Galea  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media
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I believe if everyone does a small part, we can make big changes. I feel sad when I see litter and mess, but I think we can fix our mistakes. One day, hopefully, when someone takes a photo there, we will only see blue sea, green plants and happy people, and no more trash.



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The Ocean is not an Ash Tray

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Shelleyzia Grech  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media
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The ocean is not an ashtray. It is a living system that regulates climate, supports biodiversity and sustains life on Earth. When we protect it we protect ourselves. The next time you stand by the sea, look down again. What you see is not just sand, but it is a choice. A choice between careless habits and conscious stewardship. The future of our oceans depends on which decision we make and how responsible we are for our environment. The most littered item on Earth starts between two human fingers. Your five minute smoke becomes a decade of pollution. Every action has a ripple effect!



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EMPTY OCEANS – THE EFFECTS OF OVERFISHING

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : BEN BARTOLO  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

Overfishing happens when people catch too many fish from the sea, more than what nature can replace. Another part of overfishing is catching fish that are too small to be sold. The damage caused by overfishing is huge and affects not only marine life but also people. If overfishing continues, the impact on our oceans and the people who depend on them will only get worse. We need to act now to protect our fish so that the ocean remains a healthy, thriving environment for all



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