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Greenrock Hosts Rally On Climate Change
Greenrock said they “would like to thank those who took time out of their lunch hours, amid the Black Friday sales, to support our solidarity rally on climate change. “Brief speeches were given by Councillor Dennis G Tucker [representing City Hall]; Senator Diallo Rabain [representing the Opposition]; Stuart Hayward [representing the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Climate Change Rally To Be Held On Nov. 27
Greenrock is calling on people in Bermuda to attend a climate change rally to be held on Friday, November 27, from 12.30pm to 1.00pm on the front lawn of City Hall. A spokesperson said, “These climate change talks begin on November 30, and the people’s climate change march was due to be held on November 29th to encourage these talks to develop... Read more of this article
Greenrock Responds To 2015 Throne Speech
Environmental group Greenrock has responded to the recent Throne Speech, saying there was “some disappointment” that it “wasn’t as ambitious, from a sustainability perspective, as it could have been, however there were certainly things in there that we can welcome.” Greenrock Executive Director Jonathan Starling said, “Overall... Read more of this article
Greenrock’s Hopes For The Throne Speech
Greenrock said they looks forward to next week’s Throne Speech with “great optimism,” and said they would like to see a beverage container deposit bill, a ban on helium-filled mylar balloons, legislation introducing a mandatory minimum charge for all disposable single-use shopping bags and acommitment to establish a marine reserve in... Read more of this article
Starling Appointed Greenrock Executive Director
Jonathan Starling has been appointed as Greenrock’s Executive Director, with the organisation saying they “believe he has the skills, experience and qualifications to be an asset to Greenrock in this role.” “Jonathan has outstanding qualifications for the role, with hands on experience with Bermuda’s natural environment... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Greenrock Eco-Schools Awards
Greenrock recently hosted Bermuda’s first Eco-Schools Award Ceremony at BUEI, which highlighted the impact of the environmental programme in the schools and in our community and showcased the efforts of 10 participating schools: public and private, from preschool to college. All the schools are working towards clear goals and 6 schools were recognized... Read more of this article
Greenrock Thank 2015 Earth Hour Supporters
With people from all corners of Bermuda having come together in order to organize and promote Earth Hour 2015 on the island, Greenrock is taking the time to thank the many groups and individuals that have helped or committed to support this year’s event. The Earth Hour Council, a team of concerned individuals that has come together this year to... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Celebrate Earth Hour On March 28th
On March 28th, Greenrock will partner with Waterfront Properties Limited, to host the 7th annual celebration of Earth Hour in Bermuda. For the seventh year running, the City of Hamilton will turn dark for one hour, from 8:30pm until 9:30pm, in the hopes of sending a powerful message promoting a brighter future for our planet and its inhabitants, stressing... Read more of this article
Greenrock & HSBC To Present Water Explorer
Environmental charity Global Action Plan [GAP] UK and HSBC in Bermuda are getting set to collaborate with Greenrock Bermuda to introduce the Water Explorer Programme to the island’s schools, an educational programme that focuses on environmental behaviour change. The program seeks to engage 9,000 students across 11 countries over a two-year period... Read more of this article
Saturday Screening Of ‘Disruption’ At BUEI
On Saturday [Sept 20] BUEI and Greenrock will be presenting a free screening of ‘Disruption’, a behind-the-scenes look at the effort to organize the People’s Climate March. The screening will take place at 7.30pm in the BUEI Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “On September 20th, 2014 the People’s Climate March, dubbed the... Read more of this article
Greenrock Attends Environmental Conference
Abbie Caldas of Greenrock joined almost 100 representatives from 60 countries at the Foundation for Environmental Education [FEE] General Assembly in Copenhagen, Denmark earlier this month. FEE, a non-governmental, non-profit organization, is active through its five environmental education programmes: Blue Flag, Eco-Schools, Young Reporters for the... Read more of this article
Opinion: Benefits Of Blue Halo Marine Reserve
[Opinion column written by Greenrock's Matt Carr] “What’s the deal with the Bermuda Triangle?” – many Bermudians will agree that this is one of the most frequently asked questions by non-Bermudians to Bermudians or residents when they find out where we are from. Greenrock suggests that the proposed Blue Halo marine reserve may have the very... Read more of this article
Greenrock to Expand Eco-School Programme
Greenrock will be hosting Vice Chair for the Foundation for Environmental Education [FEE] Ms. Lourdes Diaz in Bermuda this week for a series of meetings intended to further the Eco-School Programme on the island. Greenrock’s Executive Directory Gordon Johnson said, “The board of Greenrock is pleased to welcome Ms. Diaz to Bermuda. The Eco-Schools... Read more of this article
Greenrock: Let’s Work Together & Do Right Thing
Our sewage problems are not going to go away on their own, and hiding our heads in our pink Bermuda sand not an option, “especially when there are some strange and even disgusting things washing up onto that sand,” Greenrock said today. The issue has been in the headlines recently following the U.S. Consulate issuing a “Security Message”... Read more of this article
Colonial Group Pledges Support For Earth Hour
One of the Island’s leading insurance companies has pledged its support for an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the environment. The Colonial Group will turn off all its lights for an hour at its Reid Street offices in the run-up to Earth Hour on Saturday, March 29. Colonial Group CEO Alan Peacock said, “As an insurance firm we are well... Read more of this article
Greenrock Welcomes New Sources Of Power
Government must actively encourage businesses working on supplying new sources of power, according to a group promoting Bermuda’s part in a worldwide campaign to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Greenrock’s executive director Gordon Johnson made the call after Finance Minister Bob Richards announced that Government and the Regulatory Authority would... Read more of this article
