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Two environmental groups have expressed concern after complaints about a controversial plan for commercial quad bike tours were dismissed by the Minister of Public Works.
The Bermuda National Trust said it was disappointed with Lieutenant-Colonel Dav...
DATE: Feb 14, 2018
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Environment
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Researchers are to launch a new study to find out if Bermuda’s coral can adapt to climate change.
Samantha de Putron and Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science have teamed up with Hollie Putnam of the University of Rhode...
DATE: Feb 10, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
When Aerial Williams went fishing, a turtle was the last thing she expected to find at the end of her line.
The turtle, who she named Bridget, then had to go through surgery to remove a fish hook lodged deep in her gullet.
After months of rehabilitat...
DATE: Feb 09, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A footbridge over Flatts Inlet has won approval from planners.
The project, championed by the Friends of the Bermuda Railway Trail, is one of three designed to link long-separated sections of the historic former rail track.
The plan will include one ...
DATE: Feb 09, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Quad bikes were spotted in the West End of the island yesterday and angry local residents questioned whether a controversial plan for commercial tours had been given the go-ahead.
But a government spokeswoman said last night the proposal for commerci...
DATE: Feb 08, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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A plan to remove derelict boats from some areas should be extended across the whole island.
People in areas blighted by abandoned ships spoke out after the Government said a total of 17 boats in four areas would be removed in 30 days if the owners di...
DATE: Feb 08, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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A have-a-go crew of sailors is to help tackle Bermuda’s build-up of derelict boats one wreck at a time.
The news came as the Government delivered an ultimatum yesterday to the owners of 17 abandoned boats scattered around the island.
Officials warned...
DATE: Feb 07, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Island environmental groups have backed an attempt to remove derelict boats scarring Bermuda’s shoreline.
Jonathan Starling, executive director with Greenrock, said the clean-up was overdue.
Mr Starling said: “These boats are not just an eyesore bu...
DATE: Feb 06, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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The island branch of service organisation Altrusa International has honoured its longest-serving member as it celebrates its 100th birthday.
The club planted two Bermuda rosebushes this month at the historic Verdmont house in Smith’s, one in memory o...
DATE: Jan 25, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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A plan to build an entrance road over farmland to a new luxury resort has been branded a waste of scarce resources by an environmental charity.
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce said it was disappointed that its Supreme Court appeal ...
DATE: Jan 24, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes