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Survey launched to gauge awareness of planning rules
An alliance of environmental advocacy groups have launched an online survey to gauge public awareness of Bermuda’s planning policies. The survey, launched by the Planning Applications Review Team, questions participants on their thoughts on coastal development, the use of brownfield sites […]
Read moreSurvey Launched On Bermuda’s Protected Areas
Photo courtesy of NASA. The Planning Applications Review Team [PART] has launched an online survey to “gauge our community’s awareness, interest, and concern regarding protected areas in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The Planning Applications Review Team [PART], is an alliance […]
Read moreClosed-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 […]
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