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Bermuda chosen for global conservation forum
The island is to host a major international conservation conference next year, according to the Bermuda National Trust. The BNT won a bid for the International Conference of National Trusts 2019, which is expected to bring 150 representatives of conservation […]
Read moreA different perspective on energy
Opinion, by Nick Hutchings, BEST Energy Committee It is sometimes good to look beyond the shores of our tiny island to gain some perspective on important issues such as energy. The excellent article in the Deloitte Insight titled Global Renewable Energy […]
Read moreThe Draft Bermuda Plan 2018
View the Draft Bermuda Plan 2018 which is the new operational development plan for the entire Island from the 3rd December 2018: https://www.gov.bm/draft-bermuda-plan-2018
Read morePlan emphasises protection of conserved land
Most of the rezoning proposals sent as part of the development of a draft Bermuda Plan want the removal of conservation protections, it has been revealed. The Department of Planning said more than 200 rezoning proposals were received as part […]
Read moreBEST Christmas Appeal
During this Season of Giving, we ask that you please consider supporting the work of Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST). A donation to BEST is a donation to the community, a vital step towards protecting and enhancing Bermuda’s precious open […]
Read moreAn energy voyage with no shortage of icebergs
Opinion by Nick Hutchings, BEST Energy Committee If Belco’s integrated resource plan proposal is anything to go by, the utility is steering a Titanic-like course through a sea of ice. Iceberg No 1: energy efficiency and conservation. Belco has built its […]
Read moreWarnings to heed from those who should know
By Nick Hutchings, BEST Energy Committee While there are still some people who do not believe climate change is caused by human activity, very few will deny that the climate is changing and that we must adapt to the new […]
Read moreThe Bermuda Better Energy Plan
We have carried out extensive research and developed a Better Energy Plan for Bermuda. There is more work to be done if the regulator and BELCO are to adopt its recommendations so it can make a real difference. Please support […]
Read moreTen days to make our voices heard on the future of Bermuda’s energy
By Sir John Swan, Michael Murphy – As I do periodically with regard to technical matters concerning the future and economic wellbeing of the island, I was recently discussing with my good friend, Mike Murphy, an issue that affects every […]
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