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Land abuse at industrial levels

In April this year, the Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce wrote an opinion-editorial in The Royal Gazette highlighting sites across the island where industrial-type activities are occurring on land not zoned for such use. One notable example is the site at 6 Tribe Road […]

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BEST Presenting Free Environmental Lecture

BEST is getting set to present a free lecture by Rachel Parsons on the topic of ‘Microbial Oceanography, Microbiomes, and Microplastics’ at Bermuda College on October 31. A spokesperson said, “The community is invited to attend this free lecture on Thursday, October 31 […]

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Lecture to explore the role of Earth’s first life forms

A free lecture about the vital and continuing role of microbiomes, the first forms of life on planet Earth, will take place at the end of this month. The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce will present the talk at Bermuda College […]

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Environmental activist to give BEST lecture on resilience

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce and Bermuda College will host their first Eco Lunch and Learn presentation of the season next week. A presentation will be given by youth leader Noelle Young, who works with Greenpeace and consults for the Caribbean Sustainable […]

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Eco Lunch & Learn To Feature Noelle Young

BEST and Bermuda College’s Eco Lunch & Learn on September 26 will feature Noelle Young, who “will challenge the traditional notion of resilience.” A spokesperson said, “BEST [Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce] and Bermuda College are excited to invite the community to attend their […]

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BEST Bulletin – September ’24

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Tackling the menace of single-use plastics

We live in a world where at times convenience comes with a high cost. Single-use plastics have emerged as a significant contributor to both environmental degradation and public-health crises. A recent study revealed that plastics were responsible for producing 5.3 […]

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BEST’s Response to the Government Public Consultation on Pesticides

Please click on the document below to read: BEST Response to Public Consultation on Pesticides.DOC

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Expressions of interest sought for Southlands projects

The Government has advertised again for proposals to restore and develop parts of Southlands national park through public-private partnerships. A notice on the government procurement website said the Ministry of Public Works sought expressions of interest to renovate the main house and […]

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