New report highlights threat of climate change on Bermuda
The Royal Gazette February 6. 2010
A report on 'The Impact of Climate Change of Bermuda' forecasts stronger hurricanes and extensive flooding.
Up to 14 percent of the Island's land area could soon be at risk of flooding during high tides, while sea level rise and increased storm intensity will also threaten coastal areas. Premier Ewart Brown highlighted the findings of the report, by Dr. Anne Glasspool, to MPs in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Net Metering Draws Nearer
A ray of sunlight for Bermuda's stalled solar industry
by Felix Tod
The recent announcement from BELCo that they are ready to move ahead with Net-metering was welcomed by Greenrock. There has been much discussion of this issue in public and it is good to finally see some activity and the legal framework coming into place to allow us to contribute to the environment in a positive way.
You will be allowed to install a system of up to 10KW on this price basis. A 10KW system is enough for an average family home (you would generate approx 1000-1500 Kwh/month). On this basis, you would be able to repay your investment in renewable technology a 7-10 years and could then expect to receive free electricity for a further 15+ years from this point, as well as reducing carbon emission by up to 10 tons annually.
BF&M Ltd. is doing its bit for the environment by making the company's upcoming annual report fully electronic in a bid to help ensure the long-term sustainability of Bermuda as a community.
Largest solar panel boosts golf club's green credentials
[The Royal Gazette: article published January 14 2010]
By Ruth O'Kelly-Lynch
It's already a luxury resort, but it now boasts the largest passive, solar-thermal hot water installation on the Island
And yesterday Tucker's Point Club House was commended for turning to renewable energy in order to produce hot water.
The passive solar technology means that sunlight is used to harness energy without the use of active mechanical systems and with little use of other energy sources.
The US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has launched its second annual interactive video contest, "Change Your Climate, Change Our World”.
People all over the world ages 14 and older are invited to submit videos, no more than two minutes in length, containing any form of artistic expression including, but not limited to, dance, spoken word, poetry and song. This contest is a call for engagement and action.
Are we moving in the right direction with our energy planning? If
this question was asked five years ago, we would probably say quite
easily, 'No.' There was a complete disconnect between Belco's apparent
business strategy based on increasing or not increasing consumption of
fossil fuels, and any articulated energy strategy or regulation being
proposed by Government.
Government urged to lead by example with green options
from The Royal Gazette, November 18, 2009
Sustainability group Greenrock is urging Government to adopt alternative technologies in transport and building design as it finalises a White Paper on Energy. The sustainable development group welcomed the Throne Speech announcement of a White Paper but said Government should lead by example in these areas.
A Bermuda sustainable development group has won a US advertising award for its 'BYOB: Bring Your Own Bottle and Bag' campaign. Greenrock and marketing agency Proverb were presented with a Public Service Merit Award at the Ad Club of Greater Boston's 49th Annual Francis W Hatch Awards.
Last Friday, I went to see Greenrock's first screening of Food, Inc. at BUEI. It's a movie that "lifts the veil" on the American food industry and a must see for anyone that aspires to be an intelligent and ethical consumer. The film makes the point that the way we eat has changed more in the last 50 years, than in the last 10,000 – and that although food has never been so cheap (an arguable benefit), it has also never been so nutrient poor and calorie-rich.
Greenrock President Andrew Vaucrosson talks to PlanetShifter’s Willi Paul about fundraising in an uncertain economy, the challenges Greenrock faces in trying to raise awareness of sustainability issues, and practicing what he preaches day to day.
1. With so much economic uncertainty in your country and world, how
is greenrock.org doing on the financial front? Any advice to other
groups?
A new Government scheme is making going green a little less expensive. The Solar Photovoltaic Rebate Initiative, which launched yesterday, will offer residents a rebate of up to $5,000 for the installation of solar panels.
