ESG Radio Newsletter 10th November 2016
November 10th, 2016
ESG Radio Newsletter 10th November 2016 The Presidential American elections have sent seismic waves throughout many of the world’s communities. For obvious and varied reasons. From an environmental point of view, it seems the battle has only got harder. With Brexit implications under the microscope we already face an indeterminate, yet major challenge to […]
ESG Supports Ban on Plastic Bag Petition 04/11/16
November 4th, 2016
ESG supports “ban on plastic bags” Petition The ESG supports the recently launched online petition calling on the Gibraltar Government to ban the use of plastic bags. This would help reduce their presence in marine ecosystems and is therefore a very positive step. The ESG has campaigned for a litter free Gibraltar for over 12 […]
ESG Radio Newsletter 271016
October 31st, 2016
ESG Radio Newsletter 27th October 2016 Brexit is dominating our lives in ways that few issues have done before and worryingly creating further and frustrating delays in all spheres of society. It also raises questions on how we can ensure environmental standards are protected and adhered to going forward. Locally we are concerned that the […]
CEPSA Fire and Flaring 211016
October 21st, 2016
This past week has seen a number of incidents at the CEPSA Oil Refinery in San Roque that gives rise for concern. A fire occurred at the plant yesterday, and though quickly extinguished, highlights the risks posed by this industry to both people and the environment in the area. Although accidents happen, it […]
ESG on Dolphin Bar Proposal 17/10/16
October 21st, 2016
Public Spaces must not be privatised Apart from Camp Bay designated a public amenity and leisure area in the Gib Dev Plan, the application to convert the Dolphin Bar Restaurant into an apartment complex with restaurants, should be refused. It would set a very bad precedent – to concrete further our coastline which shows off […]
