Environment
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Hurry! Jersey e-bike voucher scheme ending sooner than expected!
Jersey’s E-Bike Scheme: A Pedal in the Right Direction or a Cycle of Expenditure? In January of the previous year, Jersey introduced an e-bike scheme as part of a broader island-wide commitment to sustainable transport. The…
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EY’s Conservation Days Empower Local Charities
Corporate Green Thumbs: EY Volunteers Dig Deep for Channel Islands Conservation In a verdant display of corporate social responsibility, over 50 volunteers from the professional services firm EY have rolled up their sleeves to support local…
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Discover the Champions of Insurance Corporation’s Jersey Conservation Awards
Jersey Trees for Life’s ‘Dead Hedging’ Triumphs at Conservation Awards In the verdant embrace of Jersey’s landscape, a project that turns the aftermath of nature’s fury into a bastion for biodiversity has snagged the top honour…
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Jersey’s Seabird Wrecks Surge Amid Rising Winter Storms
Jersey’s Beached Birds: A Stormy Winter’s Toll Summary: Jersey has witnessed an unusual spike in beached seabirds during the 2023-24 winter season, with 124 reported cases. This increase is attributed to the intensification of winter storms,…
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Discover the Newly Protected Geological Wonders of Jersey!
Jersey’s Geological Gems: A Step Forward in Conservation Summary: Jersey has recently implemented greater protections for ten of its geologically significant areas. These new measures aim to preserve the island’s unique natural heritage, ensuring that these…
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Boosting Jersey’s Puffin Populations: Sand Eel Fishing Ban in the Works
Could a Sand Eel Fishing Ban in the North Sea Benefit Jersey’s Seabirds? Summary: A proposed ban on sand eel fishing in the British waters of the North Sea has sparked interest among conservationists, who believe…
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Discover How HSBC’s New ‘Sustainability Tracker’ is Empowering Island Businesses
HSBC’s ‘Sustainability Tracker’: A Step Towards Green or a Mere Marketing Ploy? In a world where ‘going green’ is the new black, HSBC has unfurled its latest initiative – the ‘Sustainability Tracker’. This online tool, free…
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Dive into the Celebration: Jersey Honors World Oceans Week
Jersey’s Marine Wildlife Takes Centre Stage: A Week of Aquatic Adventures Summary: Jersey’s seas are teeming with life, and this week, islanders have the unique opportunity to dive into a series of marine wildlife-themed events. From…
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Shocking Report Reveals Jersey Street’s Air Quality Exceeded Safe Levels 14 Times This Year
Jersey’s Air Quality Crusade: MOTs to the Rescue? In a bid to clear the air – quite literally – the Jersey government has announced a suite of measures aimed at reducing vehicular emissions. Among these, the…
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Rare Sighting of Portuguese Man o’ War on Jersey Shore Sparks Interest
Portuguese Man o’ War Spotted: A Sting in the Tale for Jersey Beachgoers Summary: Jersey’s coastal waters have become the temporary abode for an unwelcome visitor – the Portuguese man o’ war. Islanders are urged to…