Friday, July 24, 2009

WASHINGTON, USA (CMC) – United States scientists have warned that conditions are favourable for significant coral bleaching and infectious coral disease outbreaks in
the Caribbean.

Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) made their forecast in the July Coral Reef Watch outlook, released here Wednesday.

They cautioned that their forecast will be particularly felt in the  (more…)

With more travelers expected to go green on their vacations, we continue to feature tour operators, cruise lines and hotels that are taking environmental initiatives.

Radisson St Martin is at Anse Marcel – one of the best-preserved and most secluded coves on the French side of St Martin. The ocean-front luxury property features 63 suites and 189 guestrooms; a signature beachfront restaurant with al fresco dining; casual, market-style eatery; lobby tapas bar; zero-entry infinity pool; full-service spa and fitness center; 7,500 square feet of meeting space and 150-slip marina.

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MIXED REVIEWS

Environmental lobbyists weigh in on energy policy’s renewables target

BY PETRE WILLIAMS-RAYNOR Environment editor williamsp@jamaicaobserver.com

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The environment sector has greeted with a mixture of pleasure and scepticism the Government’s move to have renewables, including solar, wind and hydro power, meet 20 per cent of Jamaica’s energy needs by 2030.

Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Mining, Marcia Forbes revealed earlier this month that the new energy policy was looking to have 15 per cent of the island’s energy mix accounted for by renewables by 2020. Environment Watch subsequently learnt from the draft policy document – to be submitted to Cabinet for approval shortly – that the figure would run to 20 per cent by 2030.

The effort comes as the island is striving to slash its oil bill, which came in at more than US$2 billion last year, and in accordance with Vision 2030 national development plan.

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