A timely thought on the environment

As Hurricane Teddy disappears into the rear-view mirror, older readers may have remarked on the increased frequency of hurricanes, both targeting Bermuda and more generally. Hurricane experts have already named the most recent hurricanes Alpha and Beta, meaning that they […]

BEST Bulletin – July 2020

Roundup settlement prompts farmer to demand ban

Renewed calls to ban glyphosate-based weedkillers in Bermuda have been made after the company that owns the Roundup brand said it would pay almost $11 billion to settle cancer claims linked to the product. Campaigners said alternative ways to control […]

BEST Virtual Tag Day

Please support our virtual tag day. We are asking all of our supporters to make an online donation for our 3rd annual tag day. Please go to: www.best.org.bm/donate  

BEST Bulletin May 2020

BEST plea over fishing regulations

An environmental charity has pleaded with the public to follow fishing regulations to protect the island’s marine life. The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce said policies to ensure the long-term health of Bermuda’s waters should be followed. A spokeswoman for the […]

The Wild Time Challenge

During this time of global pause we’ve been forced into changing our routines and along with that our relationship with the natural world has changed. More distance, less interference…but also less connection. We hope that despite the current circumstances you are finding […]

BEST Bulletin – February 2020

BEST Bda Coll L&L Spring #1 2:20

‘Eco Lunch & Learn’ Series Returns For Spring

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College have kicked off a new season of their Eco Lunch & Learn Series II. A spokesperson said, “The second half of Series II runs on the last Thursday of each month in February, March and […]