The sad story of the sienja – or wind powered water pump – in Malta

submitted by St. Augustine College : Jake Zammit  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Exhibited at Action Planet exhibition, newspaper, other, school magazine, school media
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Dissemination description: The article was sent to a local newspaper and for publication in college annual. Also through college EkoSkola fb page. Project was also accepted for Action Planet exhibition.
sustainable development goal(s): affordable and clean energy, industry innovation and infrastructure, sustainable cities and communities
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist, HSBC Award


This article by Jake Zammit (Year 9 – St. Augustine College, Pieta’) talks about the plight of the sienja – or wind powered water pump – in Malta. A number of farmers and several entities were contacted regarding the topic.

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