Thinly sliced: Hawaii bans pesticide chlorpyrifos, CDC announces death in E....
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Does protecting the sea harm fishermen? It’s complicated.
President Obama created some of the world’s largest protected marine reserves, a decision long protested by the fishing industry. Yet some are hopeful that these no-fishing zones may actually help...
View ArticleTo save local restaurants, Hawaii gives unemployed people $500 gift cards
Sometimes the solution to economic woes is simple: Give the people money. Hawaii is using $75 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to give $500 debit cards to around 100,000 unemployed people...
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In a bid to help Hawaii feed itself, scientists are using modern technology...
Nearly 90 percent of Hawaii’s food is imported from the mainland. Restoring ancient fishponds could help the state achieve food sovereignty. Knee-deep in the still waters of the Loko ea fishpond on...
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Climate change is a big problem for farmers in Hawaii
More fires. Worse drought. Excessive heat. The state’s agriculture industry is facing serious environmental problems in the years ahead. Michelle Galimba has always been aware of the risk of wildfires...
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Why Hawaii needs to rethink efforts to increase local food production
Romantic ideas about locally grown food and a lack of statewide planning could be getting in the way of making real progress addressing food insecurity, climate change, and the economy. Double food...
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