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Closed-door policy not a good look for Government
Letters to the Editor The Royal Gazette, Jan. 19, 2023 By Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST Dear Sir, When I saw the Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda statement about efforts to get the Government’s attention over its request for a meeting […]
Read moreSixteen ways to reduce single-use plastics in your daily life
As every year passes, climate change and its consequences become increasingly evident. Unfortunately, as we watch huge plumes of toxic gases being pumped into the air and see vast garbage patches in the ocean, followed by pictures of dead sea […]
Read moreKBB: support for clearing rotting, abandoned vessels ‘heart-warming’
A clean-up campaign has cleared more than 50 abandoned boats from the island’s waters in the past seven months. The Abandoned Boats project was launched by the environmental charity Keep Bermuda Beautiful in conjunction with the Government, and raised more […]
Read moreTen tips for a happy, plastic-free Christmas
‘Tis the season for stuff! Fun things such as stuffing a turkey, stuffing a stocking, buying stuff, wrapping stuff and giving stuff. Unfortunately most stuff comes wrapped in plastic, which then has to be thrown away. With so much going […]
Read morePlanned development puts Devonshire Marsh at risk
Letter to the editor, The Royal Gazette, Dec. 2, 2022 KAREN BORDER, Bermuda National Trust | JANICE HETZEL, Bermuda Audubon Society | KIM SMITH, Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce Dear Sir, Bermuda’s environmental organisations continue to do all we can to […]
Read moreMinster Roban Shares Plans On Green Initiatives
“I’m passionate about protecting our environment and committed to implementing plans and initiatives that encourage the growth and development of our economy and green initiatives,” said Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban at the recent Youth Climate Summit held at […]
Read moreThere’s money in reusable foodware
Opinion, by Katie Berry & Erich Hetzel, The Royal Gazette We all love take-out, but when a flimsy container gives way and spills the contents onto our laps, not so much. When the plastic container is burning hot, not so […]
Read moreAbandoned yacht lifted out of Ferry Reach
A sailboat that washed ashore during a recent hurricane has been removed as part of a collaborative effort to clean up the island’s inshore waters. The vessel has been left abandoned at Stone Crusher Corner on Kindley Field Road, St […]
Read moreHelp your health: say no to single-use plastic
The Royal Gazette Opinion Article by Dr. Annabel Fountain Endocrine disrupting chemicals, also known as hormonally active agents, are chemicals found in our environment that can interfere with the normal function of our body’s endocrine system. These chemicals can be […]
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