Trump climate change policy concerns BEST
Environmental group BEST has expressed serious concern over President Donald Trump’s decision to roll back Obama rules aimed at curbing climate change. Stuart Hayward, president of the Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce, said his feelings ranged from trepidation to mild […]
Read moreSouthlands: a national resource or a national disgrace?
After saying for years that I must go to Southlands, I finally went. I was pretty excited. I’m not very good, but I like to take pictures and was hopeful that Southlands would provide some interesting material. It did. But […]
Read moreGreenrock, BEST rule out merger
Environmental organisations Greenrock and BEST have concluded that a formal merger of the two entities is not necessary to advance their goals. The two organisations have been in talks facilitated by the Centre on Philanthropy’s Collaboration Initiative which aims to […]
Read moreEight steps to a healthier and more sustainable Bermuda
Did you ever get the feeling that Bermuda has outgrown its skin? For a tiny island, it seems we have adopted many of the practices common in a larger country such as the United States. We drive large SUVs to […]
Read moreEarth Hour Bermuda 2017 5K Glow Fun Walk & Run
On Saturday, March 25th the entire world will recognize Earth Hour and at 8:30 pm that night we encourage everyone to turn off all unnecessary lights in support of our local campaign. Earth Hour reminds us that we need to […]
Read more‘Trusting Rain’
“Trusting Rain” is a film by Kristin Alexander that shows the beauty of Bermuda as well as the historic practice of the collection and conservation of rain water through the eyes of Bermudians. The film premiered at the Bermuda International […]
Read moreBEST Aiming For ‘Sustainable Financial Pathway’
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they are “very grateful to those residents who responded so quickly to their appeal for financial support,” as the “investments made will allow BEST to continue critical services while they work on a sustainable financial […]
Read morePublic rallies to save BEST
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce is back from the brink after the public answered a call for support, but fundraising efforts continue. In January, the environmental organisation said that a shortfall of donations had left it unable to fully perform […]
Read moreButterfield launches environment scholarship
Butterfield Bank is introducing a new Post-Graduate Scholarship for students studying in academic fields associated with the protection and improvement of island environments. Butterfield has operations in seven international locations, most of which are island/maritime jurisdictions. According to a press […]
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