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‘Biocontrol Agents’ Could Be Used To Kill Albizia In Hawaii
Moths, mites, weevils, beetles, even a fungus, are under consideration as a way to stop the spread of the invasive tree in the islands.
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Schools Poised To Receive Millions In ‘Green Energy’ Loans
The “cool schools” initiative made it through the Legislature and is awaiting action by Gov. David Ige.
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The Stage Is Set For Tuesday’s Thirty Meter Telescope Hearing
Hearing officer Riki May Amano, a retired judge, will have her hands full keeping order in this forum.
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How Hawaii Plans To Make Sure It Doesn’t Run Out Of Water
The goal is to come up with an extra 100 million gallons of potable water a day in Hawaii.
Patricia Tummons
Does This Big Island Community Really Need 30,000 Solar Panels?
Residents of the Ocean View Ranchos subdivision are hoping state regulators reject an overhead power line, effectively killing the project.
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Scientists Model Future Of Oceans In A Changed Climate, And It鈥檚 Not Pretty
We know there’ll be problems on the shorelines, but global warming also poses big threats to life out at sea.
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Feds Want To Hear From You About Whitetip Sharks
The shark’s fins are highly valued as a delicacy in Asian markets, the primary reason behind overfishing.
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Coast Guard: Safety Requirements For Purse Seiners Are Lacking
Language problems between U.S. captains and foreign crews are聽big聽safety聽issues.
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Ohia Disease on Big Island Poses聽Threat to Native Forests Statewide
Foresters are scrambling to figure out how the disease is spreading and how to stop it.