Another period in the history of Hawai`i appears to be coming to a close with the announcement by Alexander & Baldwin (A&B) that they are closing their sugar operations on Maui under their subsidiary, HC&S. Many people look at the 36,000 acres that HC&S currently farms on Maui and wonder what the future will look […]
Cane smoke chokes Kihei school and prompts investigation
Although at least two individuals called the Department of Health on May 26th asking that a no-burn day be called because an inversion layer was forecasted for May 27th, HC&S went ahead and burned anyway. At least one student was hospitalized and several students were returned home due to thick smoke at Kamali’i Elementary School. […]
Maui High Video Examines Cane Burning
Gotta Feed The Mill from Maui High School ACOM on Vimeo.
News Articles: Both Sides of Cane Burning Controversy
Maui’s Cane Burning – How Dangerous Is It? March 23rd, 2012 HC&S Responds to ‘Cane Burning Dangerous?’ Article March 26th, 2012 New Rules Prohibit Backyard Burning of Household Trash April 9th, 2012 HC&S Explains Air Permit Violation April 11th, 2012 OPINION: EPA Maui Hearing an Expensive Farce June 1st, 2012 Group Opposed to Cane Burning […]
EPA: Public Hearing on Regional Haze Plan
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be holding two public hearings on the proposed Clean Air Act Regional Haze Federal Implementation Plan for Hawaii, one in Kahului, Maui on May 31 5:30-8:30 pm at MCC Pilina Multipurpose Room.