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A car parking area at the National Sports Centre will be used to generate power.
A planning department file said the planned “carport” solar array would be installed over a car parking area at the stadium.
There would be 1,498 solar panels, each capa...
DATE: Dec 21, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Audubon is embarking on its annual count of wild birds and is asking the public for help.
This Saturday, 22 volunteers will take part in the National Audubon’s Annual Christmas Bird Count which, in its 122nd year, is the world’s longest-...
DATE: Dec 18, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Three frisky siblings have journeyed from New York to a new home in Bermuda.
The red ruffed lemurs have joined the ring-tailed lemurs already resident in the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo’s Madagascar exhibit.
The new residents roam free alongsid...
DATE: Dec 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Problems linked to the Covid-19 pandemic delayed the completion of the island’s first large-scale solar farm, the Minister of Home Affairs said yesterday.
Walter Roban added that he was satisfied that the Canadian-based developer, Saturn Solar Bermud...
DATE: Dec 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Residents in St George’s have called for action over a foul stench from the Ferry Reach oil dock.
One resident, who asked not to be named, said the smell had forced him to stay indoors and shut all the windows.
He added: “When it first starts, the st...
DATE: Dec 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A relationship with a company contracted to bring tidal power to Bermuda was yesterday defended by the Government after the One Bermuda Alliance questioned the deal.
Walter Roban, the home affairs minister, said it was “misleading and unfounded” to s...
DATE: Dec 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Shoppers can receive a ten cent discount on their purchases if they bring a reusable shopping bag, a grocery store chain announced.
The discount will be effective immediately at all MarketPlace and Price Rite stores as part of a move to become more e...
DATE: Dec 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
They say the early bird catches the worm but one early-rising businessman instead captured an unusual sighting for Bermuda.
Rick Pagnani, the CEO of Newport Reinsurance and a bird enthusiast, was in his office on Reid Street at about 7.45am on Saturd...
DATE: Dec 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Work has started on installing solar panels on the roofs of two Government buildings as part of a wider initiative to embrace renewable energy.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works confirmed that work has started at both the Government Admini...
DATE: Dec 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Plans to ban single use plastics in Bermuda were highlighted by the home affairs minister at an international forum.
Walter Roban told the virtual Financial Times Global Boardroom event that the island was leading the way on climate change.
Mr Roban...
DATE: Dec 14, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly