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This TEDX Bermuda talk was arguably one of the most engaging talks of the day not least due to its relevance to Bermuda.
Bren Smith spoke about the huge economic and environmental benefits of 3D ocean farming which he pioneered in Long Island Sound. He described Bermuda as an ideal location for the farms that produce shellfish and seaweed for food, fuel and fertilizers. They could point to the potential for a whole new sustainable fishing industry — a “blue green economy” in our shores.
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Today [Jan 29] Minister Trevor Moniz announced that Sandys Secondary Middle School have been granted Bermuda's first ever aquaculture license, which they will use to farm tilapia.
Aquaculture, also known as 'aquafarming', is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants. In 2013, over 90% of the shrimp and prawns consumed around the world were 'farmed'.
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Hawaii has become the first state in the USA to ban plastic bags. Retailers have three years to get rid of their supply and come up with alternatives.
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[updated] Did You Know …? In one year, if the world's discarded cartridges were stacked end-to-end, they would circle the earth more than three times.
Seventy percent (70%) of used printer cartridges throughout the world are currently being thrown out.
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Solar energy firms have called for power company Belco to adopt a Caymans-style agreement to buy back excess power generated by the sun from commercial generators.
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