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A solar farm could be up and running at LF Wade International Airport before the end of this financial year.
Walter Roban, Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs, said work to prepare the site was scheduled to start within weeks.
Mr Roban added...
DATE: Mar 09, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Smith’s Parish nature reserve has become home to unusual visitors seeking shelter from the stormy weather.
A flock of 17 Bonaparte’s gulls were spotted at Spittal Pond on Tuesday, with another five at the Causeway in St George’s.
Andrew Dobson, pre...
DATE: Mar 08, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Earth Hour celebrations will move to the historic Royal Naval Dockyard this month.
On March 24, unnecessary lights will be switched off throughout the island with support from the Government of Bermuda, West End Development Corporation, Belco, the Co...
DATE: Mar 07, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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A cahow chick hatched live on camera this morning.
The egg, featured on the CahowCam, began hatching last night with the chick emerging at 8.30am.
Jeremy Madeiros, the chief terrestrial conservation officer, said yesterday that cracks had appeared i...
DATE: Mar 02, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A fisherman’s whopping catch of a 110lb black grouper this week won praise from friends, who highlighted Chris Burgess as “a steward with a conscience” when it comes to protected species.
Mr Burgess landed the giant off the Shore Shore near Castle Ha...
DATE: Feb 28, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A cahow egg on the protected sanctuary of Nonsuch Island has begun to show signs of imminent hatching, which can be watched live via the online CahowCam.
Jeremy Madeiros, the chief terrestrial conservation officer, spotted the cracking during a routi...
DATE: Feb 28, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Better education on Bermuda’s water tank system could help to reduce health risks, according to a recent study.
A government spokeswoman said the study found there were “striking differences” in awareness of Bermuda’s rainwater harvesting system.
It ...
DATE: Feb 27, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Only two people have backed a controversial plan for ATV tours in the West End, while more than 400 are opposed to it, the Minister of Public Works said yesterday.
The news came in a response by Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch to parliamentary questio...
DATE: Feb 27, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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A scheme to take invasive lionfish out of the sea and put them on dinner plates is to expand.
The number of hunters is to double and permits will run for a year instead of six months.
Tammy Warren, senior marine resources officer, said: “Initially it...
DATE: Feb 26, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Sparrow-proof bluebird nesting boxes could help protect the species from invaders, an expert said yesterday.
Stuart Smith of the Bermuda Bluebird Society, said bluebird boxes were often taken over by sparrows.
But the addition of a perspex top and “s...
DATE: Feb 24, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes