Does Maui need a new power plant? The answer depends on Mauians. Yes, absolutely, if the island’s residents do nothing to bring about a radical change in their electricity consumption. Maybe. Even if residents and businesses effect dramatic changes in … Continued
In the environmental impact statement for the proposed Waena power plant, Maui Electric Company refers to its energy-conservation program as “one of the most aggressive and dynamic in the United States.” If this “aggressive” program meets its goals, Maui’s demand … Continued
Hawai’i is blessed with abundant sunshine and a temperate climate. In contrast to many parts of the mainland United States, no significant energy is spent in Hawai’i on heating costs (other than hot-water heating). In addition, buildings can be designed … Continued
A century and a half ago, the kingdom of Hawai’i undertook a road-building project that, in its time, was probably no less ambi–tious than that of today’s H-3 freeway. The idea was to connect Kona with Hilo by the most … Continued
It will be at least another six months, and probably much longer than that, before the twin falls at the back of Waipi`o Valley are both running. The state Commission on Water Resource Management has voted to give Bishop Estate … Continued
Republican Maui Mayor Linda Lingle has made no secret of her intention to run for governor. However, to most Hawai`i residents outside Maui County, Lingle’s record on many issues remains a mystery. Environment Hawai`i in this issue reviews Lingle’s record … Continued
For several years now, many residents of Waimanalo have been protesting what they say are noxious odors emanating from a waste processing facility called Unisyn. The smells are far worse than the usual odors associated with dairies and piggeries, residents … Continued
For fiscal year 1998, brown tree snake pro–grams in Guam and Hawai’i have received the biggest sum of federal funds yet appropri–ated to the problems posed by this snake: about $1.6 million. Half of that is to go to the … Continued
If the U.S. Department of Agriculture has its way, yet another alien species may call Hawai’i home in the near future. According to a draft environmental assessment prepared last July by the USDA, the U.S. Forest Service (an arm of … Continued