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Bermuda charity supports ocean conservation campaign
A Bermudian-based environmental charity has joined Greenpeace in calling for protections for the high seas to be enshrined into law. Kim Smith, the executive director for the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, called on the public to sign an open letter […]
Read moreBEST On Sargasso & UN High Seas Treaty
The Greenpeace International ship Arctic Sunrise visited Bermuda last month to campaign for ocean sanctuaries and the UN High Seas Treaty. A spokesperson said, “Last month, in May, the Greenpeace International ship, the Arctic Sunrise, was in Bermuda as part of a global […]
Read moreSecuring the Rock: Can Bermuda feed itself?
Go ‘Beneath the Surface’ in Bermuda as we investigate how freshwater scarcity, climate change, and food security have become huge watchwords for the future of this tiny island 650 miles off the USA’s eastern seaboard. The original survivalists, Bermuda has […]
Read moreThe Deadline Extended for Submissions on the Southlands Event Lawn. Due now by 5pm on Friday, May 17th
Check out this video about the initial fight to protect Southlands featuring Stuart Hayward, David Wingate and others. Go to www.audubon.bm for details on proposal. Contact [email protected] for help or with any questions. Make your voices heard. We need our […]
Read moreWhat Is the High Seas Treaty? Here’s Everything to Know & Why It Really Matters
Global Citizen By Khanyi Mlaba March 7, 2023 This historic agreement might be the secret weapon to tackling the climate crisis. “Ladies and gentlemen, the ship has reached the shore,” and with that, UN conference president, Rena Lee announced a […]
Read moreGovernment must ‘respect sanctity of our parks’
By Janice Hetzel, RG April 29, 2024 Last week, a government notice appeared in the Official Gazette announcing a proposed change of use at Southlands Park to create an events lawn for the Bermudiana Beach Resort. If approved, part of Southlands “will no longer […]
Read moreEnvironmental group balks at Southlands event lawn plan
An environmental charity has urged the public to speak out against a proposal to turn a portion of a national park into an events lawn for a neighbouring resort. The proposal would convert the southeastern corner of Southlands in Warwick into […]
Read moreTalk to highlight solar energy on Thursday
A qualified solar professional will discuss alternative energy at the Bermuda College on Thursday. The free lecture, hosted by the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce and the Bermuda College, is the final Eco Lunch & Learn presentation of the season. Nick […]
Read moreBest concern amid claims of misuse of land
Opinion by Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST – The Royal Gazette Apr. 9 2024 Industrial activity being carried out on land that is not zoned for that use is happening more frequently that you might imagine. Bermuda is a very […]
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