Past Entries

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

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

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

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

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

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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Scorching heat!

submitted by Dun Manwel Attard St Nicholas College Wardija school : Clarissa Zammit 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Participation

This metal animal statue is left outside, exposed to all elements. Thus ending up getting rusted. Not being protected, it is being left losing its function. Rusting is the result of the reaction of iron and oxygen which is the iron oxide, which is the reddish-brown that is shown on the outer part of the object. The presence of water or air moisture catalyses the reaction taking place. Rusting can lead to pollution because when the metals corrode, they release harmful substances into the environment, such as the soil, water and air. This can be harmful to plants, animals and humans.



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Sun Exposure

submitted by Dun Manwel Attard St Nicholas College Wardija school : Jake Briffa 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Participation

This plastic boot has undergone several changes due to sun exposure. UV rays caused it to degrade, become brittle and crack. Furthermore, it lost its original colour.



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