Environment Archives

November 24, 2023Climate, Disaster, Environment, Flooding, Government

The Government’s Inaction on Climate Change: A Critique Focused on South Maui

The Government’s Inaction on Climate Change: A Critique Focused on South Maui Climate change is a global issue that requires immediate and […]

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023Climate, Development, Environment, Flooding, Infrastructure

Preparing South Maui for a Future with Climate Change and Sea Level Rise

South Maui, Hawaii, is facing the imminent threats of climate change and sea level rise. These threats pose significant risks to property, […]

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023Aquifer, Development, Environment, Flooding, Pollution, Watershed, Wetlands

Preserving Green Spaces in the South Maui Floodplain

The Importance of Preserving Green Spaces in the South Maui Floodplain Abstract The preservation and maintenance of green spaces in the South […]

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023Disaster, Environment, Flooding, Housing

How to Protect Your Property from Flooding

How to Protect Your Property from Flooding: Practical Tips and Strategies Flooding is a common and costly disaster that can strike anywhere. […]

November 17, 2023November 17, 2023Aina, Aquifer, Environment, Flooding, Overdevelopment, Streams

Why gulch’s are important to Aquifer recharge

Gulches: Hidden Pathways for Hawaiʻi’s Aquifer Recharge Abstract Hawaiʻi’s unique landscape, shaped by volcanic activity, harbors a network of gulches—deep, narrow valleys […]

Damage in the harbor of Lahaina on the island of Maui following a devastating wildfire, via the U.S. Coast Guard

August 16, 2023August 17, 2023Development, Disaster, Environment, Wildfires

Fast-tracking Development after Wildfires is Harmful to our Communities

Our island community needs to step forward to protect victims and wildfire survivors, for their immediate short-term needs, as well as their […]

June 27, 2023June 28, 2023Development, Environment, Overdevelopment, Wetlands

Developers are still bulldozing Kihei wetlands in 2023

The year is 2023 and developers are still bulldozing wetlands in Kihei. South Maui only has a fraction of its once-extensive Wetlands […]

June 27, 2023July 1, 2023Development, Environment, Land, Overdevelopment

Maui’s Views are Disappearing

Maui is losing a lot more than its land to development, we are also losing our beautiful views. Our magnificent views and […]

Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

September 21, 2022September 22, 2022Environment, Pollution, Streams, Water

Maui county should ban non-biodegradable laundry soaps

Maui county should ban non-biodegradable laundry soaps Maui county should create a new rule, to use biodegradable laundry soaps only: Mandating that […]