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Clean Air for Keiki
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keiki’s health
HC&S and Monsanto Cited For Air Pollution
The State Department of Health issued citations to: * Monsanto Co. in Kaunakakai for causing or permitting visible fugitive dust to become airborne without taking reasonable precautions. Monsanto operates seed corn farms, and the violations were investigated after dust complaints were received by the Health Department. A penalty of $3,400 has been issued. Monsanto has […]
Global Warming May Have Severe Consequences for Rare Haleakala Silverswords
HONOLULU — While the iconic Haleakalā silversword plant made a strong recovery from early 20th-century threats, it has now entered a period of substantial climate-related decline. New research published this week warns that global warming may have severe consequences for the silversword in its native habitat. Known for its striking rosette, the silversword grows for […]
How to Register a Complaint Re Cane Smoke
Open field burning by Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar is a permitted activity (See 2012 Permit here), regulated by the State Department of Health (DOH) Clean Air Branch. The 2012 Agricultural Burning Permit covers 15,439 acres (roughly half of sugar cane production) from March 20th through October 10th (though delays in burning will likely push the […]
Survey: Effects of Sugarcane Burning
Created by Maui Tomorrow Foundation Have you or a member of your family or household been negatively impacted by sugarcane burning? We are working to put an end to this harmful practice, and we would love to hear your story. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. Please use a separate form […]