Articles

National Winning Article 1st – The Rubble Trouble?

submitted by James Scicluna & Christina Pisani San Anton School Imselliet
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'Greed is depriving future generations from the simple and beautiful things in life'. The Natural Maltese Sclerophyll Habitats are being lost due to land reclamation for agriculture. Moreover, this soil which is being transported from different locations, is being lost as rubble walls are being replaced by unsuitable alternatives. All this is occurring in an area behind the Riviera Hotel, in Marfa.



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National Winning Article 2nd – Ġnien Ingraw – I can’t find my way out!

submitted by Nicholas Attard & George Zahra San Anton School Imselliet
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In this article the young reporters investigate the impacts of the extension of an existing hotel on the ecologically important habitats at Ġnien Ingraw, in Mellieħa.



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National Winning Article 3rd – 70,000,000 litres of rain water – should they be wasted?

submitted by Beppe Grech & Christopher Busuttil St Margaret College Verdala BSS
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The article is about abondoned reservoirs as that of Has Saptan. It is a pity that when rainwater accumulates in such reservoirs this vital resource is quickly lost through leakages and ends up in the sea. These abondoned reservoirs can be restored and the water used for irrigation purposes. If fully functional these reservoirs will ensure that nearby settlements are not flooded when heavy rain falls over the Maltese Islands.



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No Green, No Clean

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What is waste? Waste production in the Maltese Islands is a major problem and therefore several actions are being taken in order to act sustainable for the future generations. How can waste be conserved? What are its effects on the environment? Are we acting sustainable?



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Be on the lookout for lichens…

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One of the topics most discussed these days is air pollution and its effect on our life. In our study, we aim to show people that if they want to live in an area which is pollution free, then they must be on the lookout for lichens.



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Chain Reaction

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“Millions of sea turtles have been inadvertently trapped and killed by commercial fishing fleets over the last 20 years,’ a global survey has found.”



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An Interview with a Solar Energy Expert

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An interview between a student (in the form of a YRE reporter) and a solar energy expert.



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A new way of being Environmental friendly

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This article speaks about the idea of why a solar water heater is beneficial to the environment in terms of the reduced carbon footprint.



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Wastewater

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Any amount of water which has been used by human beings and then discarded is known as wastewater. It includes liquid wastes originating from domestic, commercial enterprises, industry and agriculture. These wastes contain a very wide range of contaminating agents in various concentrations. It is the waste from towns and villages made up by mixing used water with contamination arising from different sources. Sewage is usually contaminated with human discharges but also it includes waste products disposed off to the sewers, coming from industrial and commercial liquid waste products. Such wastes reach the sewers through pipes, channels and similar structure. Wastewater or sewage originates from a large number of sources but these can be broadly divided into five categories namely domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural and natural.



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Water

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Water, or a compound known as H20, is a tasteless and odourless liquid at room temperature. It freezes at temperature below 0°C and becomes a gas at areas of high temperatures or by boiling. It covers about 70% of the earth’s surface and it is vital for all known forms of life; human flora and fauna. Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water. While the daily recommended amount of water is eight cups per day, not all of this water must be consumed in the liquid form. Nearly every food or drink item provides some water to the body. Water naturally moisturizes skin and ensures proper cellular formation underneath layers of skin to give it a healthy, glowing appearance. Water also helps in the digestion process and prevents constipation.



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