Photos

Actions speak louder than words

submitted by St.Ignatius College : Amy Friggieri, Liana Mifsud  for 11-14
dissemination(s): website
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These are a few photos taken of students during a clean up activity



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Object in the fields

submitted by Mosta Empowerment Centre : Kurt Borg Bonaci  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
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I took this photo while out for a walk in the Maltese fields. The object in the photo is not only an eyesore but an example of litter dumped in public land which can lead to serious hazardous issues when left to degrade for a long period of time. As time goes by, the toxins from the paint and the object itself will end up in the land nearby which could be cultivating crops for us to consume. Apart from the harm to the crops, it also has an effect on the wildlife in the region, killing flora and fauna which can be irreplaceable in the long run. Litter creates problems in the environment and will eventually have an impact on our quality of life. We should respect nature and the environment because it belongs to all of us and to the future generations.



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Burnt Car in the fields

submitted by Mosta Empowerment Centre : Kurt Borg Bonaci  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school media
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It is a pity to witness an improperly disposed unwanted car. It is unsightly to see this situation in a public place amongst nature. On top of this, the car is burnt which means that various poisonous substances have been released in the air and the land around it. The action taken by thoughtless humans beings destroyed the beauty of the countryside and will definitely have an effect on the ecosystem of the region. Pollution is a very serious problem which is one of the main causes for health issues such as asthma. There are many junk yards where this car could have been so as to avoid hazards. We are all responsible for our environment and we should all do our part to recycle and dispose of unwanted belongings accordingly.



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Flixkun Ħmieġ

submitted by St Thomas More GSS Santa Lucija : Sarah Micallef  for 11-14
dissemination(s): Eko skola notice board, other, school monitors, teachers' fb group
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Fil-ġonna tal-iskola rajna ħafna ħmieġ u l-grupp tal-Gardening kemm il-darba naddafna. Ġbarna aktar minn 50 borża sewda ħmieġ din is-sena, izda xorta fadal x’innadfu. Dnub li jkun hemm dak il-ħmieġ għax ikerrah in-natura. Żommu nadif.



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Priceless

submitted by St Thomas More GSS Santa Lucija : Sarah Micallef  for 11-14
dissemination(s): Eko skola notice board, other, school monitors, teachers' fb group
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Ghalkemm hemm prezz fuq il-bott tar-krips, fuq in-natura ma hemmx prezz. Importanti li ma nhammgux ghax il-hmieg igib il-mard u mhux sabih.



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Nature’s Way

submitted by St Thomas More GSS Santa Lucija : 3 Athens  for 11-14
dissemination(s): Eko skola notice board, other, school monitors, teachers' fb group
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Ghalkemm xi hadd rema l-konkrit fil-hamrija, li hi xi haga hazina hafna, xorta wahda din il-fjura selvagga telghet issebbah il-post flimkien ma’ fjuri ohra bhala. Importanti li ma narmux fil-hamrija u l-hamrija li jkollna niehdu hsiebha biex ma tintremiex u tinhela



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Ara fejn kibret!

submitted by St Thomas More GSS Santa Lucija : 3 Athens  for 11-14
dissemination(s): Eko skola notice board, other, school monitors, teachers' fb group
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Importanti li nhallu l-fjuri jikbru ghax sbieh. Il-fjuri ma naqtawhomx u ma nghaffgux fil-hamrija jhalli jkunu jistghu jikbru u jsebbhu l-ambjent. Il-fjara hu selvagga u mhux hazina, miskina.



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Uninhabited

submitted by St. Aloysius College : Martina Mifsud  for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Sent to local newspaper but no reply as of yet
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It is a house in a sad state. Apart from being an immediate eye sore in the otherwise picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk, it also poses a constant threat to those who dare walk along that pavement; which most people do. Sitting at the very edge of the sea front, it is inevitable despite the risks; and on Sunday during the market; visitors couldn’t care less, in spite of the very visible physical deterioration of the building; such as the demolished balcony, the lack of doors, the hanging-by-a-thread lamppost or the much eroded globigerina which composes it.



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Exposed

submitted by St. Aloysius College : Martina Mifsud  for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Sent to newspaper but no reply as of yet
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Pictures speak a thousand words; and this one could be heard shouting not to pass from underneath that balcony. Three balconies in succession all face the same fate as their wrought iron mesh is exposed; making it more liable to damage by weather conditions which speed up its erosion. If it worsens; the balcony could and might as well collapse. No more could be stated than what is seen in the picture; a despicable sight which has been present for years now… yet which no one cared about enough to fix. Also, it is worthwhile noting that these balconies are found in a restaurant; which is open on the weekends and their balconies are easily accessible to their customers. The state of these balconies cannot support the people, and it seems that until something tragic occurs, no action is going to be taken.



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Plant a tree in the gravel

submitted by Archbishop's Seminary : Jean Luke Camilleri  for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, sent to a local newspaper but no reply as of now
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This scene is not a one-off extracted from the delving depths of our country’s worst, but rather a common view in the south of Malta. Perfectly healthy trees are strewn apart and dumped into this compostal site which houses more than just dead trees. It also provides a stable habitat for small creatures such as mice and roaches. The environment is being deteriorated in some ways; namely the fact that the lack of these trees from the soil can reduce soil tackiness; resulting in unnecessary water runoff (note picture was taken on sloping ground). This house is perfectly habitable; therefore that is also an aspect one might question rationally; as to why there is an empty house in such a state. Isn’t that loss of ground which could be used beneficially for more humane purposes, such as planting ground or manipulated into a home which people would actually live in?



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