Isles of the Left

[LISTEN] A Sea That Connects and Nurtures Is No Longer Ours. Time to Reclaim It!

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The sea has always been the major force that shaped history of Malta. Today, the seafront as a public space seems to be the only resource element that somehow managed to survive, but for how long will it prevail?

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Dirty Rare Metals: Digging Deeper into the Energy Transition

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Every year, the electronics industry consumes 320 tonnes of gold and 7500 tonnes of silver. It accounts for 22 per cent of world mercury consumption (some 514 tonnes) and up to 2.5 per cent of that of lead. Yet, the Western public is largely ignorant of the invisible pollution from green and digital technologies. [Read more…] about Dirty Rare Metals: Digging Deeper into the Energy Transition

Why We All Should Demand Fuel Service Station Policy Revision Now

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Since the introduction of the policy in 2015, there have been at least 14 applications for new or relocated stations on ODZs. Four applications have already been approved, and the others are still being processed under the current, unrevised policy.
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#FridaysForFuture: Maltese Students Strike for the Planet, for the Future!

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Short-sightedness of our political class in the face of climate change is truly distressing. We must convince political leaders to make climate justice and our wellbeing a priority.

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