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A coastal clean-up removed tonnes of waste from Bermuda’s shores, according to environmental charity Keep Bermuda Beautiful.
The KBB Coastal Clean Up, sponsored by accounting firm EY Bermuda, addressed waste on more than 40 sites across the island be...
DATE: Dec 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two scientists at the Bermuda Institute for Ocean Science are set to leave Bermuda’s warm waters for the Arctic as part of an international study.
According to the November edition of BIOS’s Currents newsletter, Becky Garley and Matt Enright, BIOS re...
DATE: Dec 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Environmental groups have raised concerns about plans to build a new hospice in Warwick.
Both the Bermuda Audubon Society and the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce have filed objections to plans, put forward by the Friends of Hospice.
Th...
DATE: Dec 03, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda joined with nations across the Caribbean for a regional conference on renewable energy.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, represented the island at the 13th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum, held online on October 28 and 29.
Mr Roba...
DATE: Nov 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Three research programmes at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences have been given new funds to continue their work.
The Bermuda Bio-Optics Programme was awarded cash by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Hydrostation S was ba...
DATE: Nov 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A commitment to protect Bermuda’s environment was renewed after a major environment conference in Glasgow last week.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, said last week’s Throne Speech highlighted the Government’s dedication to safeguard the s...
DATE: Nov 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The future of island nations such as Bermuda depends on the world meeting its climate goals, a government minister warned at the weekend.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, told an audience at COP26 – a global climate summit held in Glasgow,...
DATE: Nov 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Young Bermudians will get the chance to meet trailblazer activists from around the world at a major climate change summit to be held on the island next month.
The youngest member on the US White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, a 14-year...
DATE: Oct 28, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An island research organisation has teamed up with a US university to study the role of the ocean in climate change.
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences has joined forces with Arizona State University’s Global Futures Laboratory to carry out the ...
DATE: Oct 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The mystery death of hundreds of bees has raised fears about the health of the species.
Sara Zakszewska, from Pembroke, said she spotted dead bees as she walked along Southlands Beach in Warwick on Thursday.
Ms Zakszewska added: “It was like every fe...
DATE: Oct 25, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes