In the last week of September, world leaders came together for the United Nations Climate Change Summit in New York to discuss the current state of the world's climate and sustainability. Maui County was represented by Makale’a Ane, the county's environmental coordinator. While in New York, Ane also attended several events related to issues facing communities living on the … [Read more...] about Maui County Represented at UN Climate Change Summit
Science and Environment
Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter to Recognize Local ‘Ocean Guardians’ At Annual Gala
For 35 years, Surfrider Foundation has protected the oceans and preserved coastlines. What started as a small group of surfers in Malibu attempting to protect their local surf spot grew into one of the largest and well known nonprofit environmental protection organizations in the US. Today, Surfrider has 86 chapters across the country, with over 1 million supporters, activists, … [Read more...] about Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter to Recognize Local ‘Ocean Guardians’ At Annual Gala
We Didn’t Publish a Story About Youth Climate Activists to Be ‘Nice.’ We Did It Because It’s Necessary.
While I was at the climate action demonstrations on Friday, someone told me that it was “nice” of MauiTime to have published a story about three local eighth-grade climate activists who walked out of school to demonstrate for climate action (“We Can Make a Difference,” Sep. 19). It felt like a compliment, but the framing of my story as a favor to the three teenagers made me … [Read more...] about We Didn’t Publish a Story About Youth Climate Activists to Be ‘Nice.’ We Did It Because It’s Necessary.
Painting to Prevent Pollution
Those looking for a fun and simple way to protect our environment can volunteer for the County of Maui’s storm drain stenciling project. Volunteers will celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day on Sep. 22 by painting awareness messages of “No Dumping – Drains to Ocean” at storm drain inlets in the residential area above Ka‘ehu Bay. “The goal of the event is to raise … [Read more...] about Painting to Prevent Pollution
Maui Climate Strike at UHMC
Maui Climate Strike will be at UHMC on Friday, September 20th. It’s an international movement where people from all countries and walks of life will walk out of their jobs, homes, and classes to demand real climate action from our elected officials. The strike will start with pre-march instructions, and will be followed by a sign waving event on Ka’ahumanu Ave. and a rally at … [Read more...] about Maui Climate Strike at UHMC