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Other islands have turned away from LNG
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce is astonished that the Regulatory Authority has recently chosen to power Bermuda on liquefied natural gas for the latest Integrated Resource Plan. This follows the recent 300 per cent monthly increase in the facilities charge for solar […]
Read moreProtecting our greatest natural resource – the ocean
Land hermit crabs are now extremely rare in Bermuda. To see one is a delight — the heavy white shell bumbling through the grass atop strong red legs. These slow-moving invertebrates are iconic symbols of the coastal ecosystem that makes […]
Read moreRegulator approves LNG plan for island’s energy future
Plans for Bermuda to use liquefied natural gas as its main fuel for generating electricity would not deliver genuine energy independence to the island, according to Greenrock. Eugene Dean, the chairman of the sustainability charity, said that LNG still produced […]
Read moreSafety Appeal After Turtle Entanglement Death
The Bermuda Turtle Project is urging the public to dispose of fishing gear responsibly after a hawksbill turtle died after becoming severely entangled in fishing line and rope. The Bermuda Turtle Project said, “Today, we responded to the stranding of […]
Read moreObjections raised over seniors housing project
Environmental charities have raised questions about a proposed seniors housing development in Warwick. A recent planning application, submitted by Senior Solutions Ltd, proposed the creation of a 27-unit seniors community on Leith Hill Lane, east of Camp Hill between the Railway Trail and […]
Read moreStakeholders meet environment minister to discuss BOPP
Representatives of industries that would be affected by the Blue Ocean Prosperity Programme met the environment minister to share their views, The Royal Gazette has learnt. Hoteliers, charter boat operators, dive shops, entrepreneurs as well as past and present commercial fishermen were […]
Read moreClimate change group out of action since last election
A taskforce set up by the Government to lead Bermuda’s response to the “urgent challenges” of climate change has been out of action for almost 18 months. It is not clear if the group, which was established in 2021, according […]
Read moreAdvocates call for letters to MPs in support of BOPP
Environmental groups have launched a campaign urging members of the community to write to their MPs in support of the adoption of the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme. The Bermuda National Trust, Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce and Nonsuch Expeditions issued a […]
Read moreCampaign To Support Stronger Ocean Protection
Environmental organisations have launched a campaign “encouraging Bermuda residents to write to their elected representatives in support of stronger ocean protection.” A spokesperson said, “To mark World Marine Protected Areas [MPA] Day on August 1st, the Bermuda National Trust, Bermuda […]
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