Mahi Pono, Maui’s largest landowner and agricultural entity, was allegedly cautioned by an agricultural extension agent earlier this month for failing to follow proper procedures when applying Gramoxone, an herbicide product that contains paraquat – one of the most toxic chemicals in use today and one that’s been banned internationally. That’s the story that’s been racing … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Would You Like a Side of Paraquat with Those Potatoes? Mahi Pono sidesteps questions on its use of the highly toxic, widely banned chemical
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Would You Like a Side of Paraquat with Those Potatoes? Mahi Pono has no comment on its alleged misuse of the highly toxic, widely banned chemical
Mahi Pono, Maui’s largest landowner and agricultural entity, was allegedly cautioned by an agricultural agent earlier this month for failing to follow proper procedures when applying Gramoxone, an herbicide product that contains paraquat — one of the most toxic chemicals in use today and one that’s been banned internationally. That’s the story that’s been racing through Maui … [Read more...] about Would You Like a Side of Paraquat with Those Potatoes? Mahi Pono has no comment on its alleged misuse of the highly toxic, widely banned chemical
White Hill Trail Closed for Improvements
Haleakala National Park's Pā Ka‘oao (White Hill) Trail will be intermittently closed from January 22 through July 31, 2020 between 7am- 3:30pm, on weekdays only. The Pā Ka‘oao trailhead is located near the Haleakalā Visitor Center in the summit district of Haleakalā National Park. The National Park Service will be making improvements to the trail, including stabilization … [Read more...] about White Hill Trail Closed for Improvements
Organizations Pool Marine Resources
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council has entered into a new partnership with Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. A memorandum of agreement was signed this month between NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and MNMRC, opening the possibility of the two entities to work together to initiate new research, education, and outreach projects throughout Maui … [Read more...] about Organizations Pool Marine Resources
‘Criminal Disregard’: Attorney representing Maui families responds to Monsanto’s admission of guilt
An attorney representing two Maui families in a lawsuit against Monsanto responded Tuesday to the company’s recent admission of illegally using, transporting, and storing the banned pesticide methyl parathion, also known as Penncap-M, at locations in Maui County in 2014. “Monsanto’s illegal conduct in spraying a banned pesticide at its Kihei facility in 2014 clearly … [Read more...] about ‘Criminal Disregard’: Attorney representing Maui families responds to Monsanto’s admission of guilt