Throughout 2021, The Bermudian will be exploring issues and initiatives which impact Bermuda’s most precious resource—our ocean. In this year-long series, we look at the government-led Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme, which aims to nurture the sustainable, profitable and enjoyable use of our waters for generations to come. Like so much of Bermuda’s natural environment, our ocean is under threat from the impact of climate change and human activity. Rising sea levels, stronger storms, pollution and declining fish stocks all…
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Climate Change: The Feminisation of Sea Turtles
In the second of a four-part series exploring the issues and initiatives which impact Bermuda’s ocean and sea life, The Bermudian speaks to David Godfrey, executive director of the Sea Turtle Conservancy, about the effect of climate change on Bermuda’s…
August 3, 2021
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Environmental Emergency: Trash
Our lifestyles generally, the pollution we generate and the amount of waste we create through packaging or discarding items we no longer want, especially when they are not discarded properly, are damaging our island’s ecology and contributing to climate change.…
July 20, 2021
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Environmental Emergency: Sea Level Rise
The impact of climate change on our planet and way of life is terrifying. There is seemingly constant news about polar ice caps melting, different species of living creature or plant at threat of extinction, rising sea levels, dangerous pollution…
June 8, 2021
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How to Celebrate Earth Day at Home
Today is the 51st anniversary of Earth Day! First celebrated in 1970, we celebrate Earth Day as a way to raise awareness about environmental issues. Although we’re currently on lockdown, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate Earth Day…
April 22, 2021
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6 Ways to Shop in Support of the Environment
Environmental icon Greta Thunberg said: "You are never too small to make a difference." With this in mind, enter into 2021 aiming to shop in support of Planet Earth with eco-friendly and environmentally-conscious products. Here's our list of the best…
January 12, 2021
