Eco Activist Highlights Malta Coast Pollution

Mar 4 2024

Coast is Clear’s Mark Galea Pace recently highlighted the amount of waste pollution accumulates on many coasts of the Maltese islands as he embarked on a solo clean up.

Carrying out the work in Bajja Fomm ir-Riħ, Galea Pace shared images of plastic waste as well as other materials which build up in heaps around various coasts.

Asked whence the waste comes from, he explained that the waste is pushed in from surrounding Mediterranean countries as well as reckless waste disposal by the Maltese themselves or even from out at sea: fish farms, tankers, boats, etc.

A follow up post urged people to donate and lend a hand if they can as the demand for clean ups is ever on the increase.

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Police Comforts Little Girl After Traffic Accident

Mar 4 2024

The Malta Police Force shared the wholesome moment a police officer knelt down to comfort a little girl who was involved in a traffic accident.

The officer made sure that the girl understood is safe and cared for, despite her having been involved in an as of yet undisclosed accident.

‘Our kind of photo of the week’, wrote the Malta Police Force. ‘Moments like these remind us of the human touch behind the uniform.’

Comments on the post seem to have identified the officer as Karl Bugeja, with many commending him for his humble attitude and embodying the attitude of ‘serve and protect.’

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Sole surviving member of Hilary Team says Mount Everest is too crowded and dirty

Mar 3 2024

The lone surviving member of the mountaineering expedition that successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest has expressed concerns over the overcrowding and pollution plaguing the world’s highest peak.

Kanchha Sherpa, aged 91, was part of the 35-member team that assisted New Zealander Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay in conquering the 8,849-meter (29,032-ft) peak on May 29, 1953.

“It would be better for the mountain to reduce the number of climbers,” Kanchha said in an interview in Kathmandu on Saturday. “Right now, there is always a big crowd of people at the summit.”

Since the historic Hillary-Tenzing expedition, Mount Everest has been climbed thousands of times, leading to increased congestion each year. In the spring climbing season of 2023, a total of 667 climbers successfully scaled the peak, accompanied by numerous support staff who congregated at the base camp from March to May.

Concerns have arisen regarding the prolonged presence of individuals on the mountain, yet authorities have not proposed reducing the number of climbing permits issued.

Regulations mandate climbers to carry down all their waste, gear, and belongings from the mountain, with the threat of forfeiting their deposit if they fail to comply. However, monitoring and enforcement of these rules have proven ineffective.

Local Animal Rights Activist Rescues Stray Dog

Mar 3 2024

Local animal rights activist and volunteer Christa Cilia has rescued a stray emaciated Pharaoh hounds, the Maltese breed of hounding dogs.

The hound who was later named Nenu by Cilia herself, was first seen at Għar Lapsi on Friday. The following day, Cilia returned to Għar Lapsi armed with a dog trap and managed to capture the dog herself.

She emphasized her plea not to chase frightened dogs, as it only exacerbates the situation. After several hours, the dog was successfully trapped, and Cilia shared an emotional update, underscoring its dire condition.

In a Facebook post, Christa revealed that she took Nenu to the vet for a full check up where it was confirmed that he is anemic, dehydrated, and tested positive to Ehrlichiosis – a disease which develops after being bitten by an infected tick.

Cilia expressed her belief that Nenu’s survival chances were slim had he remained on the streets, highlighting his dire condition of starvation. She announced her decision to personally foster Nenu, noting his critical state.

Later on she updated her fans with another post showing Nenu cozied up in a blanket after sleeping in his new home.

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