Articles

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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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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submitted by xx : xx  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper
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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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