The project is aimed to develop skills and raise awareness on the topic of micromobility, smallhuman or electric powered mobility devices suitable for short urban trips.
CALM-EY project
The project will develop knowledge for specialists working with youth on climate worry and its mental and social effects, providing the necessary tools to recognise climate-related anxiety and distress in young people and help them manage and alleviate it.
December Plant of the Month: Olive Leaved Germander (MT: Żebbuġija) Teucrium fruticans
The Germander group Teucrium has around 300 species* worldwide and the name is thought to derive from the ancient king of Troy, Teucer, who is said to have been a forerunner in using a germander plant for medicinal purposes. The specific name of fruticans in Latin refers to the Olive-leaved Germander’s shrubby growth. The Maltese name Żebbuġija links it to the Olive Tree ‘Żebbuġa’ – not because they are related but presumably because the small narrow leaves are distinctly white below and dark green above – similar to the olive tree’s leaves. Although the long drought we have just been...
5 Reasons Why Hydrogen Is Not a Green Fuel
Since the EU will not finance purely fossil fuel infrastructure any longer, the Melita TransGas Pipeline was rebranded as a ‘hydrogen-ready’ pipeline. However, experts state it is not that straightforward to make gas infrastructure suitable for hydrogen transport. It is a much smaller molecule and needs at least 3 times more energy to be transported through a pipeline, as well as posing greater risks for leakages. We need to ensure that hydrogen is not used as a veil to greenwash the fossil gas pipeline project. While hydrogen may be presented as a type of ‘green’ energy, currently 99% of hydrogen...
Join the global climate action day in Malta!
In the first weeks of December, world leaders have come together once again to discuss climate action at the global climate change conference. This year, the conference takes place in the heart of oil and gas extraction: the United Arab Emirates. All the more reason for us to raise our voices and say loud and clear that the era of fossil fuels is over! To avoid climate catastrophe we need to stop investing in fossil fuels now and shift to renewables, energy savings and community energy. Let’s make some noise together to ask our government to give a clear message...
New bins installed in the Floriana market area
The initiative aims to address the longstanding issue of improper waste disposal, particularly in the vicinity of the popular Sunday market and the transport Malta driving test centre.
The Global Plastic Treaty: Slow progress in the International Fight Against Plastic Pollution
Despite positive steps taken in recent years in the European Union (for example, the SUP directive) and in Malta (particularly the BCRS system), the world is still drowning in plastic pollution. Malta is no exception, and plastic recycling alone is not the solution. In fact, Malta was the worst recycler of plastic packaging in the EU in 2021. This highlights the urgent need for a more effective approach. Therefore, the world has begun discussions on an international agreement to genuinely combat plastic pollution. In November, the third round of negotiations for the Plastic Treaty took place. We’ll share insights of...
The Plastic Crisis: Top priority now is to turn off the tap
Nearly 50 participants delved into the real Story of Plastics, discussing fears, hopes, and actions essential for addressing the plastic crisis. The documentary screening of The Story of Plastic and panel discussion on November 17th were organized together with student organisations at the University of Malta as part of the European Week for Waste Reduction. Following the screening, we reinforced our knowledge with a short quiz. Eighty percent of participants agreed that the best solution to the plastic crisis is to reduce production. Ninety percent recalled from the documentary that not all plastics are recyclable. Helen, the lucky winner who...
Cycling training: mission completed!
A second series of Bike About cycling classes has finished. This time, the training was open to both beginners and intermediate-level cyclists, led by Michelle Vella Wood and colleagues from Freedom is a Bicycle. Participants not only improved their cycling performance but also acquired essential skills, including balancing, key cycling techniques, hand signals for directions, road positioning, and responding to potential dangers. Here’s some feedback from participants: Christian Spiteri “I have found such training sessions to be very useful and enjoyable, since I have always said that I’d like to learn how to ride a bicycle, but I never actually...
