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Tourists have been warned against drinking tap water in Bermuda by the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
The information was highlighted by Esme Benjamin, wellness editor for online blog the Culture Trip, in her article “Don’...
DATE: Mar 15, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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It is often said that good things come in groups of three, and that might be the case for a trio of research projects aimed at reducing a threat to Bermuda’s marine biodiversity: the invasive lionfish.
While many invasive species disrupt natural e...
DATE: Mar 13, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Bermuda’s efforts to resurrect the endangered cahow have been highlighted this week in Britain.
Saturday’s edition of The Times newspaper featured an article by Jim Dixon showcasing the success of the cahow conservation programme.
He wrote: “Conserva...
DATE: Mar 09, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
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