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Pressure group slams ‘farcical’ clean air consultation

The coalition calls for the home affairs minister's “early retirement” and for legislation to be postponed

The coalition calls for the home affairs minister's “early retirement” and for legislation to be postponed

• Dec 13, 2024 7:56 AM

Politics

Water Resources Act passed in the Senate

The legislation will enable the minister responsible to issue pollution stop orders, which can include abatement and remediation requirements

The legislation will enable the minister responsible to issue pollution stop orders, which can include abatement and remediation requirements

• Sep 26, 2024 7:45 AM

Politics

Water protection rules bolstered by new legislation

The Water Resources Amendment Act 2024 was approved in the House with broad support

The Water Resources Amendment Act 2024 was approved in the House with broad support

• Sep 21, 2024 3:00 PM

Health

Coalition accuses Government of failure on public health

The environment department says it “firmly disputes” any allegations of negligence or failure to act in the public interest

The environment department says it “firmly disputes” any allegations of negligence or failure to act in the public interest

• Sep 14, 2024 8:00 AM

General

Jason Hayward condemns inaction over Belco pollution

Area MP writes to the Minister of Home Affairs as residents continue to endure soot fallout from the North Power Station

Area MP writes to the Minister of Home Affairs as residents continue to endure soot fallout from the North Power Station

• Aug 21, 2024 8:00 AM

Environment

Laws governing water pollution set to be strengthened

The home affairs minister outlines new powers under the Water Resources Amendment Act 2024

The home affairs minister outlines new powers under the Water Resources Amendment Act 2024

• Jul 19, 2024 3:50 PM

Environment

Government reopens clean air law consultation

The deadline for input on the Clean Air Amendment Bill is August 31 after the feedback opportunity was closed on July 10

The deadline for input on the Clean Air Amendment Bill is August 31 after the feedback opportunity was closed on July 10

• Jul 19, 2024 7:30 AM

Environment

Draft legislation to crack down on water polluters

The proposed Water Resources Amendment Bill is online for public consultation

The proposed Water Resources Amendment Bill is online for public consultation

• Jun 25, 2024 7:56 AM

General

Pressure group says three-week consultation is ‘insufficient’

The Bermuda Clean Air Coalition calls for extension to allow the group and other stakeholders time to provide an informed response

The Bermuda Clean Air Coalition calls for extension to allow the group and other stakeholders time to provide an informed response

• Jun 24, 2024 8:00 AM

Environment

Public consultation launched for new environmental rules

The Water Resources Amendment Bill and the Clean Air Amendment Act are online for feedback

The Water Resources Amendment Bill and the Clean Air Amendment Act are online for feedback

• Jun 19, 2024 12:41 PM

Health

Data indicates water samples near Belco meet standards

Preliminary readings show that no exceedances were found

Preliminary readings show that no exceedances were found

• Jan 15, 2024 7:59 AM

Environment

‘Bermuda must act with urgency in climate financing space’

Kevin Richards argues that the blue economy is the key to progress

Kevin Richards argues that the blue economy is the key to progress

• Dec 20, 2023 7:59 AM

Environment

Belco calls meeting of residents living near power plant

Press not invited and questions from attendees must be submitted in advance

Press not invited and questions from attendees must be submitted in advance

• Nov 02, 2023 2:16 PM

Reinsurance

Axa XL water resources webinar during Climate Week

The focus will be on the valuable resource greatly impacted by climate change, but often overlooked in an organization’s risk management plans

The focus will be on the valuable resource greatly impacted by climate change, but often overlooked in an organization’s risk management plans

• Sep 15, 2023 12:54 PM

Environment

Emissions control order against Belco in motion

Move means the ultility can be subjected to daily fines of $50,000 for being noncompliant with the Clean Air Act

Move means the ultility can be subjected to daily fines of $50,000 for being noncompliant with the Clean Air Act

• Jul 05, 2023 7:56 AM

Environment

Report shows Belco failed to use light fuel oil at critical times

Strategy of switching to cleaner-burning LFO when wind is downdrafting not implemented

Strategy of switching to cleaner-burning LFO when wind is downdrafting not implemented

• Jun 27, 2023 7:59 AM

Environment

Engine manufacturer not surprised Belco is having problems

The manufacturer of Belco’s dual fuel engines says they were “optimised” to run on gas, not the heavy fuel oil being used

The manufacturer of Belco’s dual fuel engines says they were “optimised” to run on gas, not the heavy fuel oil being used

• Apr 10, 2023 12:39 PM

Environment

High levels of metals found in tanks around Belco

Belco chief Wayne Caines outlines new remediation measures being taken to reduce emissions

Belco chief Wayne Caines outlines new remediation measures being taken to reduce emissions

• Apr 01, 2023 8:03 AM

Environment

Zane DeSilva criticises media over Belco emissions coverage

PLP backbencher adds that Belco should be held accountable for the impact its operations are having on members of the community

PLP backbencher adds that Belco should be held accountable for the impact its operations are having on members of the community

• Mar 27, 2023 7:42 AM

Environment

‘Complicated’ Bill to modernise clean air rules still being drafted

A “technical and complicated” Bill to update air quality legislation must undergo an in-depth review to meet public needs

A “technical and complicated” Bill to update air quality legislation must undergo an in-depth review to meet public needs

• Mar 20, 2023 8:14 AM

Environment

Health minister is investigating Belco emissions, lawyer told

The Minister of Health has acknowledged a letter served to her by a lawyer calling on her to take action over Belco pollution

The Minister of Health has acknowledged a letter served to her by a lawyer calling on her to take action over Belco pollution

• Mar 11, 2023 8:00 AM

Environment

Motorists faced stream of water after pipe burst

Drivers and riders faced a stream of water on South Road in Paget yesterday morning after a pipe apparently burst. An area between White Sands Road and the Page...

Drivers and riders faced a stream of water on South Road in ...

• Mar 03, 2023 7:56 AM

Transport

Owner and Government working to try and move boat washed ashore in Hurricane Fiona

Cortina has been lying aground at Port Island near Warwick since September

Cortina has been lying aground at Port Island near Warwick since September

• Jan 10, 2023 12:10 PM

Politics

East End wastewater works delayed by supply chain issues

The first stage of creating a wastewater management treatment centre should be completed by next spring, the Minister of Public Works said. Lieutenant-Colonel D...

The first stage of creating a wastewater management treatmen...

• Dec 05, 2022 7:47 AM

Letters to the Editor

Planned development puts Devonshire Marsh at risk

Dear Sir, Bermuda’s environmental organisations continue to do all we can to advocate for conservation of our island’s environment, but sometimes we lose – and ...

Dear Sir, Bermuda’s environmental organisations continue to ...

• Dec 02, 2022 8:00 AM

Health

Clean Air Coalition demands transparency on Belco station

An activist group has called for “complete transparency” from Belco, and for the utility firm to work with the Regulatory Authority and the Government to solve ...

An activist group has called for “complete transparency” fro...

• Aug 26, 2022 7:56 AM

Environment

Plastic fantastic: show highlighting art made from marine waste to open this week

A temporary art exhibition designed to highlight plastic waste in the seas is to open this week. A Plastic Ocean, on show at the former Dog House bar on Ham...

A temporary art exhibition designed to highlight plastic was...

• Mar 02, 2022 7:35 AM

Opinion Writer

Twelve steps towards reducing our plastic addiction

This is the last in a series of articles by members of the Marine Debris Task Force on marine debris in Bermuda and how to reduce dependence on plastic Ad...

This is the last in a series of articles by members of t...

• Jul 06, 2021 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Plastic, plastic, everywhere: there are some solutions

This is the latest in a series to mark World Oceans Day which looks at how plastics and other pollutants are affecting the marine environment. Here, Bermuda...

This is the latest in a series to mark World Oceans Day ...

• Jun 16, 2021 7:59 AM