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This Valentine's win a delicious organic and fair trade chocolate heart and bottle of prosecco, just by signing this petition !
Friends of the Earth Malta, together with over a hundred organisations from across the EU, have recently launched a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) with the aim of collecting at least one million signatures. Your voice can really make a difference, because our demands will have to be considered by the European Commission.
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This January, one of the pasionnate members of our team, Annalise, presented the Green library to Aġenzija Żgħażagħ. She explained what books you can borrow there, and how to do so.
Located in Floriana, it's a super easy way to have access to an array of books (currently 130+ titles) related to topics on environment, activism, biodiversity, sustainable and regenerative agriculture, green lifestyles, cultural diversity and well-being.
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A new threat has arisen which jeopardises the future of one of the most important Temporary Freshwater Rockpool sites and archaeologically rich areas in Malta – Tal-Wej – the last open space located between the built up areas of Naxxar and Mosta. Sign the petition to help protect the site, and read more on why it is important !
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Friends of the Earth Malta welcomes the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and especially its targets for restoration and its focus on agroecology in the hope that this can provide a turning point for nature protection and reverse some of the damage done after years of spiralling degradation both on land and at sea and affecting the planet’s climate. See some aspects we would like to see highlighted and read about Maltese context in this article.
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Green Infrastructure policies are nature-based solutions which can solve many challenges of growing cities and deliver environmental, social and economic benefits. They are a particuarly interesting solution for Malta, considering its particular scale, development pressures, policy orientation and governance, climatic conditions and mobility challenge.
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Friends of the Earth Malta and Moviment Graffitti have submitted joint recommendation on the ‘Long term Waste Management Plan (2021-2030) in the Maltese Islands’ as part of government’s consultation process. Friends of the Earth Malta and Moviment Graffitti have particularly been insisting on the importance…
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One of the most striking wild flowers of the Maltese Islands is in bloom around this time of year in rocky areas … but alas it remains to be found only in a handful of places. This short iris supports a beautiful large velvety flower which is described wonderfully by the Maltese name ‘Bellus’ (velvet).
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Many know the nettle plant more for its painful stinging sensation than for culinary or medicinal reasons. Although it may be difficult to come across nettle tea or nettle soup in local menus, traditionally nettle was used commonly in Malta as a remedy for chillblains.
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In February, delicious Beetroots are in season ! Beetroot juice may be helpful to maintain blood pressure, improve athletic performance, digestion, and lower the risk of diabetes. The most commonly known colour of beetroot is purple, however, it can be white or golden as well. Beetroot with the greens still attached can be stored for up to four days in the fridge, but when the greens are cut off they can last up to four weeks. Raw beets do not freeze well since they tend to become soft on thawing. Freezing cooked beetroot is fine as it retains its flavour and texture.
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Every donation, no matter how small, is an invaluable contribution towards Friends of the Earth Malta's work.
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