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Environmental group Greenrock has enlisted a UK engineering company to help it conduct feasibility studies the charity says are “instrumental in progressing an offshore wind project in Bermuda“.
Greenrock commissioned BVG Associates which has more t...
DATE: Jul 11, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
An environmental conservation group focused on eliminating single-use plastic in Bermuda has launched a website.
Beyond Plastic Bermuda has included information on the site www.beyondplastic.bm that is aimed at educating the community on the detrime...
DATE: Jul 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Bermuda’s work in developing a blue economy has been showcased during a weeklong UN Ocean Conference by the home affairs minster, Walter Roban.
Mr Roban said the conference, which took place from June 26 to July 1 in Lisbon, Portugal, was “an excelle...
DATE: Jul 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
About 1,000 people turned out to the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo on Saturday to celebrate World Oceans Day and World Environment Day.
The facility, along with the Bermuda Zoological Society, hosted a free Family Open Day, where they demonstrate...
DATE: Jun 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Beach management projects that benefit tourism while protecting natural habitats will be discussed during a presentation taking place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Saturday.
Carlos Gilkes, technical officer at the National Conser...
DATE: May 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The island is experiencing a shortage of bananas owing to global demand for refrigerated containers.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources confirmed the shortage which it said is expected to be temporary and is not related to crop dise...
DATE: May 11, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Environmental charities have expressed disappointment in the Government’s decision to retable legislation that expands options for tour vehicles to operate in public parks.
On Friday, Lawrence Scott, the Minister of Transport, tabled the Motor Cars ...
DATE: May 10, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Owners of bluebird boxes are being reminded to monitor them regularly as the nesting season is now in full flow.
The boxes are frequently taken over by house sparrows, which are known to attack Bermuda’s native bluebirds and threaten their populatio...
DATE: Apr 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Pupils at Elliot Primary School harvested vegetables from their new garden to donate to seniors on Earth Day.
The children have been growing their own herbs and vegetables since last month, thanks to donations and volunteering efforts by insurer and...
DATE: Apr 23, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Northlands Primary School and its surrounding areas are in pristine condition, thanks to a community clean-up in celebration of Earth Day yesterday.
The staff and pupils at the school, armed with litter grabbers, gloves and trash bags, were able to ...
DATE: Apr 23, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan