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Bermuda’s coral reefs could help to protect the island from strengthening storms – if we are able to keep them healthy.
Robbie Smith, curator of the Natural History Museum at BAMZ, said at an online round table on the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Program...
DATE: Aug 10, 2021
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Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An island flying fox rests in the Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo’s Australasia exhibit. Native to the Indo-Pacific, the bats feed primarily on fruit, although they also enjoy flowers and nectar. (Photograph by Blaire Simmons)
DATE: Aug 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Plans to add four storeys of residential units to a Front Street building have been refused by the Development Applications Board over traffic concerns.
William Frith Ltd had proposed an expansion of the Frith Building, located at 57 Front Street, to...
DATE: Aug 06, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The City of Hamilton has promised to invest in major upgrades to its wastewater system to keep waste out of the ocean and further prevent “greaseballs” on South Shore.
Patrick Cooper, City Engineer, said the municipality will purchase and install two...
DATE: Aug 06, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Pembroke sports club hopes to install almost 300 solar panels as part of a redevelopment project.
The proposal by the Western Stars Sports Club - the home of the eponymous cricket club and Dandy Town football club - would complement already-begun ...
DATE: Aug 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Belco will talk to the public about its efforts to reduce emissions at its Pembroke plant at an online forum on Thursday.
A spokesman for the energy provider said the forum, to begin at 5.30pm, will “include updates on the company’s sustainability st...
DATE: Jul 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Department of Energy has launched a new public survey to collect information about the public interest in solar energy.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, encouraged the public to complete the online survey to help the Government design ...
DATE: Jul 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The developer behind a plan to build apartments on an empty lot on Church Street has asked for permission to expand their plans.
C33 Ltd received planning permission last July to build a five storey, 52-unit residential building at 33 Church Street.
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DATE: Jul 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda National Trust has accused the Government of prioritising the short-term interests of private companies over the environment.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, said recently that tabled amendments to the Development and Planning...
DATE: Jul 13, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Environmental groups have balked at a plan to fill in a cave at John Smith’s Bay as part of a coastal protection effort.
But Government has defended the project, arguing that it will reduce potentially hazardous erosion.
According to the application...
DATE: Jun 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes