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Extremes

submitted by St. Thomas More College Secondary School Zejtun : Nermine Alsoulaiman  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, Social Media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

The view from my window. Two extremes. The solar panels and solar water heater that help the environment by using renewable sources of energy and the construction site which is blocking the light energy to reach them, blocking the views of the nice sky, blocking our airways with the dust particles and other pollutants generated.



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Did we spot a new vegetable species?

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate School : Giulia Cassar  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

trash is also accumulating in rural areas…this is truly worrying!



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Stillness

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Neil Mizzi  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Eco Schools noticeboard, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

Mġarr Ix-Xini bay is home to many different species of animals varying from fish to reptiles. This beach has benefited from the current situation as pollution has drastically decreased. Aside from that we still need to take care of this gem of a beach.



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Pinky Blossoms

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Ilona Formosa  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Eco Schools noticeboard, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

The peach tree waiting for the busy bees to pollinate the pinky blossom flowers.



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Busy Bees

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Ilona Formosa  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Eco Schools noticeboard, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

It’s spring time and the busy bees are working hard in harvesting pollen from flowers.



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Seaside Squill On Cominotto

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Hannah Vella  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Eco Schools noticeboard, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

Maltese Old Wives’ Tales suggest that the appearance of the Seaside Squill hints that a storm is brewing. It grows from large bulbs and is usually found in garigue areas. Protection of such environments is of utmost importance for future generations to witness such sights.



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Guarding the fungus Rock

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Hannah Vella  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Eco Schools noticeboard, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

This site at Dwejra, Gozo is testament to the biological diversity of the Maltese islands. It is a geological and ecological haven both above and under water.



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A Glimpse of three islands

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Hannah Vella  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard, school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

An astonishing view disturbed by human graffiti.



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ACT…lead by example!

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate School : Danielle Jourdan  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

The youth of today and tomorrow are an important part of society that not only have energy to take an active role in society but also can share innovative ways how to do so. Youth should be viewed as an asset in society where they can act and lead by example, in this case on environmental matters.



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Leave only footprints in the sand

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate School : Danielle Jourdan  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

This summer leave only footprints in the sand…apart from being an eyesore rubbish end up in the sea and plastic not only harms creatures when it is still intact but also harms the whole foodchain (including us) when broken down into microplastics.



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