Sustainable Development & Environment Local News
Government signs Southlands land swap deal
Government has signed a land swap deal with the owners of Southlands which will see the South Shore property saved from development.
Government issues health challenge
The Government is challenging members of the public to Burn Fat Not Fuel by using public transport.
HWP introduces electric scooters
HWP is introducing a new line of environmentally-friendly electric scooters.
BEST welcomes sustainable development plan
The Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) has welcomed the launch of the Sustainable Development Implementation Plan (SDIP) and is now calling on the Government to give it statutory force.
Greenrock launches public awareness campaign
Environmental charity Greenrock will be launching a public awareness campaign to highlight the importance of reusable bags and bottles.
Sustainable development plan is launched
The Government has released a Sustainable Development Implementation Plan for Bermuda.
New Sustainable Development Round Table lineup announced
Premier Dr Ewart Brown has revealed the lineup for the 2008 Sustainable Development Roundtable (SDRT).
Greenrock hosts lightbulb swap
Members of the public have been swapping their old incandescent compact lightbulbs for energy saving compact fluourescent bulbs, thanks to the environmental group Greenrock.
Pembroke residents set up energy taskforce
Residents concerned about plans to extend the BELCO power plant have formed a pressure group.
Government unveils energy policy
Energy Minister Terry Lister has unveiled the Government's energy policy, promising a more hands-on approach.
Buy Back Bermuda appeals for public support
Buy Back Bermuda (BBB) is appealing for members of the public to support its campaign to preserve the island’s open spaces.
BELCO and HWP fund Greenrock’s lightbulb exchange
BELCO and HWP have donated $30,000 to environmental charity Greenrock to encourage people to switch to the more environmentally-friendly compact fluourescent lightbulbs.
New President for Greenrock
Andrew Vaucrosson has replaced Erin Moran as President of Greenrock.
New Director of Sustainable Devepment announced
Charles Brown has appointed as the new Director of Sustainable Development.
Conservationist praises anti-whaling demo
An anti-whaling demonstration that took place in Hamilton on Friday has been praised by a leading conservationist.