Category: Environment
‘Energy Empowerment Workshop’ On March 15
Bermuda Is Love and BE Solar will host a free ‘Energy Empowerment Workshop’ on March 15 from 12.00pm to 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Is Love, in collaboration with BE Solar, is inviting the community to a free Energy Empowerment Workshop designed to help residents lower their BELCO bills through energy efficiency strategies. “The... Read more of this article
BZS Offering Whale Watching Tours
BZS Whale Watching Tours return in March and April, and “a BZS Educator and naturalist onboard each tour, bringing an unmatched depth of insight into the behaviour and biology of these majestic creatures.” A spokesperson said, “The whales are back! We know our spring marine visitors have been making a steady appearance in the waters... Read more of this article
BUEI’s Seasonal Whale Watching Tours
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host seasonal Whale Watching Tours every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9.00am to 4.30pm throughout March and April, starting on Saturday, March 15. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is hosting its seasonal Whale Watching Tours in March and April.... Read more of this article
Somner Family Holds Community Cleanup
The Somner family, led by Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] Executive Director Angel Smith, honoured the legacy of Mary Somner with a community cleanup in Hamilton Parish, collecting 649 pounds of litter and clearing debris. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, February 23, Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s Executive Director, Angel Smith, organised a special... Read more of this article
Public Urged To Help Reduce Feral Chickens
“The unchecked growth of Bermuda’s feral chicken population is a serious issue that affects our farmers, our environment, and even our public health,” stated a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works & Environment. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda urges residents to refrain from feeding or abandoning chickens.... Read more of this article
Solar Installed On Reading Clinic Building
BE Solar has installed a solar PV system at The Reading Clinic which will help them to ”save over $8,000 annually on electricity costs” and the savings “will be reinvested directly into the charity’s programs, benefiting students for decades to come.” A spokesperson said, “BE Solar has successfully deployed an 11.1kW... Read more of this article
Jeff Goodell To Deliver Speech On Climate Risk
The Bermuda Risk Summit 2025 will feature renowned climate expert Jeff Goodell, who will discuss “how climate change is accelerating the risks of extreme heat and wildfires A spokesperson said, “With wildfires raging across California and climate- driven disasters reshaping global economies, Bermuda Risk Summit 2025 is bringing in one of the... Read more of this article
Lecture On Bermuda’s Waste Management
The community is invited to attend this free lecture on Thursday, February 27th, to discover more about Bermuda’s waste management system, with Solid Waste Manager, Mark Husdan. A spokesperson said, “Mark Husdan has 20 years of experience working within waste management for local government authorities in the UK and has been employed by the... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: BNT Plant & Bake Sale
The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] held its Plant & Bake Sale this weekend, offering a diverse selection of plants, baked goods, and local produce at Waterville on Pomander Road in Paget. Dr. Dörte Horsfield, Head of Development & Engagement at BNT, previously said, “Our Plant & Bake Sale is one of the highlights of the year for both the... Read more of this article
Humpback Whale Migration Corridor Approved
A Sargasso Sea Commission supported proposal for a humpback whale migratory corridor passing Bermuda has been formally approved. A spokesperson said, “The ‘Important Marine Mammal Area’ [IMMA] stretches from the West Indies to the Barents Sea, covering the annual migratory route for North Atlantic humpback whales based on satellite telemetry analysis. “IMMAs... Read more of this article
BNT’s Plant & Bake Sale This Saturday
The Bermuda National Trust will host their Plant & Bake Sale on Saturday [Feb 15], from 8:30 AM to noon at Waterville, offering plants, local produce, and more. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved Plant & Bake Sale, taking place this Saturday, 15 February, from 8:30... Read more of this article
Column: Horner On U.S. Environmental Task Force
[Column written by Patrice Horner] The newly elected President Trump was not expected to be climate friendly. This week he again surprised everyone with the appointment of Ed Russo, his environmental advisor for 24 years, to head the White House Environmental Advisory Taskforce. Dr. Edward Russo has served on the Forida Keys Coalition for protection... Read more of this article
