Past Entries

The forgotten piece of our Maltese tradition

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Julia Rose Attard  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

The salt pans in Malta are approximately 350 years old and they extend out to around 3 kilometres. Saltpans are a big part of Maltese tradition although during the years unfortunately lost its popularity.



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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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Mil-Lenti Tagħna-E07: Dr.Miriam Dalli [niddiskutu l-ambjent f’Malta]

submitted by Hamrun Our Lady Immaculate School : Deva Chircop Caruana, Elisa Caruana, Emma Camilleri, Emma Zahra, Estella Marie Attard, Lyn Mizzi Camilleri, Rebecca Farrugia  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other
filed under Podcasts
awarded: Best Entry

Episodju 7 mal-Ministru għall-Ambjent, l-Enerġija u l-Indafa, l-Onor. Dr.Miriam Dalli. F’dan l-episodju sirna nafu aktar mill-qrib lill-Ministru Miriam Dalli. L-għan ta’ dan l-episodju kien li nsiru nafu aktar dwar x’qed isir, u x’inhuma l-pjanijiet tal-Gvern preżenti fil-qasam ambjentali. Iddiskutejna, l-bżonn ta’ parks naturali, l-Awtorita tal-Klima, il-kampanja “Saving our Blue” fost ħafna affarijiet oħra. Rajna wkoll x’jaħsbu n-nies billi morna l-Belt Valletta u staqsejnihom diversi mistoqsijiet relatati mal-ambjent f’Malta. Segwuna ħalli flimkien ngħinu sabiex pajjiżna jkollu ambjent aħjar. Link to 5 minute clip: https://youtu.be/AGpKt3B-pkc Link to full podcast: https://youtu.be/5I1O2SQBjf0



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Plants piercing plastic to grow.

submitted by Rabat Middle School St. Nicholas College : Neil Sammut 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Commended

While on a walk I saw this piece of plastic pierced by roots fighting to grow. Is this our future? Plants entangled in plastic making their way onto our plates? If we don’t take care of our land and countryside, we all lose—nature, wildlife, and future generations. Let’s protect what matters!



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My Malta, with sustainable low buildings and more NATURE!

submitted by Rabat Middle School St. Nicholas College : Matthias Saliba 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos Staged Campaign Photo
awarded: Participation

Malta would look much more beautiful, much more eco friendly, clean and so much better for humans, plants and animals that live and grow here!



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Water Conservation

submitted by Dun Manwel Attard Wardija school : Jack Bliss 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Finalist

Water conservation in ponds is essential for a healthy ecosystem whereby water loss is prevented, and aquatic life and vegetation is supported. Aquatic plants help in water filtration, reduce algae growth and stabilize the pond’s ecosystem.



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