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A heated debate on the protection of open spaces was nearly cut short after repeated complaints of personal attacks in a speech by Environment Minister Marc Bean.
Members of the One Bermuda Alliance and the United Bermuda Party (UBP) said open spaces need to be protected, remarking on how developed Bermuda has become in the last few decades, Mr Bean responded that those who were most vocal against developments were the same people who “own the most concrete”.
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Keep Bermuda Beautiful will this week launch a new programme hoped to encourage individuals and groups make a difference in their neighbourhoods.
The Adopt-A-Spot programme, which will be launched Wednesday afternoon, but 36 groups have already pledged to take part.
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Islanders can now cruise Bermuda with ease on whisper quiet, easy-to-operate and environmentally friendly hybrid electric bicycles now being offered at Elbow Beach Cycles.
The livery has purchased 40 hybrid electric bicycles, which are available for rent by both visitors to the island and locals.
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At the eastern end of leafy Reid Street, children and young adults have been enjoying a range of literary pursuits recently, and Youth Services Librarian Marla Smith shared some of the details.
The library collaborated once again with Greenrock and Belco on the highly successful student essay competition intended to raise awareness about environmental issues, as well as to encourage research and writing. Writing essays on the theme "Five Ways that I Keep My Bermuda Green", 261 students entered the 2012 contest, as compared to 119 in 2011.
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Students at the Bermuda High School took home both first and second prizes in the first Earth Day Student Video Competition.
The video "Plastic Bag" by BHS's Lara Hetzel, following a single blue, plastic bag as it is blown into the ocean, took home the top prize.
"Marine Debris," by Erin Binn, Courtney Bodenstab, Caitlin Hyland and Alison Lamb won second place.
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