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A new pressure group set up to push power firm Belco to clean its act up is to launch today.
The Bermuda Clean Air Coalition was set up in protest at pollution and other problems caused by the company’s chimneys and machinery.
A spokeswoman for the g...
DATE: Oct 13, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
An environmentally friendly travel business that is “passionate about ensuring Bermuda is sustainable” has arranged a beach clean-up this weekend.
In partnership with volunteer students from Sandys Middle School and the team at West End Development C...
DATE: Oct 09, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
A new team at the helm of Belco is expected to restore faith in the power company, the Minister of Home Affairs said yesterday.
Walter Roban claimed that public confidence in the electricity provider was at an “all-time low” — but predicted that woul...
DATE: Oct 07, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
On Tuesday, September 22, 2020 the Bermuda Cabinet approved the appointment of three International Experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission.
The Sargasso Sea Commission was established by the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation ...
DATE: Sep 24, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
Building from the success of the previous version of his Reef Life app, Ron Lucas’ latest update for the free android version of the app features images in high definition, a new section on corals, a few additional or replacement photos and a new scr...
DATE: Sep 18, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
Contractors have been asked to respond to a request for information on the supply of electric vehicles for the government fleet.
The RFI was issued through the Ministry of Public Works and green energy consultants the Rocky Mountain Institute to gath...
DATE: Sep 16, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
One of Bermuda’s best-known charities, KBB, has joined forces with One Bermuda Alliance candidate Nicky Gurret to help a clean-up in Sandys.
It will take place along Bob’s Valley Road near West End Primary and all area residents and students, includ...
DATE: Sep 10, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
A Bermuda College student has won an environmental charity’s logo competition.
Anthony Buckley used elements of Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s green “tidy man” logo and added a “Bermuda pink” border for the Adopt-a-Spot Logo Design Competition.
KBB’s board...
DATE: Aug 27, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Tests will be carried out on emissions at Belco’s North Power Station by the main contractor for the construction of the plant, it was announced yesterday.
Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor, a Danish-based firm, will conduct assessments this ...
DATE: Aug 27, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Samples of seawater at some of Bermuda’s most popular beaches showed lower levels of bacteria this year than in the same period in 2019, it was revealed yesterday.
The Ministry of Health said it was “encouraged” by the results of its seawater monitor...
DATE: Aug 25, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter