WORST ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE DYING CORAL REEFS Maui’s coral reefs need more help than ever, but the good news is that there are a host of nonprofits, marine scientists, organizations, and philanthropists helping to restore, protect, and improve the overall health of Maui’s coral reefs. The best way our community can continue to support these efforts isn’t just by … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Worst Environmental Issue on Maui: Dying Coral Reefs
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Environmental Issue on Maui: Monsanto GMOs
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE MONSANTO GMOS No surprise here–the growing of genetically modified corn on Maui (as well as Monsanto and GMOs in general) have been major issues to MauiTime readers for many years. Though the 2014 anti-GMO ballot measure was later struck down in court, changing demographics and the considerable popularity of the idea of getting rid of … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Environmental Issue on Maui: Monsanto GMOs
MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Environmental Non-Profit on Maui: Surfrider Foundation
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL NON-PROFIT SURFRIDER FOUNDATION Surfrider Foundation is a national nonprofit dedicated to protecting our ocean, waves and beaches. Its volunteer-based Maui Chapter hosts monthly beach cleanups, recently launched water testing and Rise Above Plastics programs protecting coastal areas, and advocates at the County level to ensure a healthy future … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Environmental Non-Profit on Maui: Surfrider Foundation
MauiTime Best of Maui 2016: Best Environmental Issue on Maui: GMOs
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE GMOs Monsanto’s growing of genetically modified corn in South Maui and Molokai is probably the most divisive political issue today in Maui County. It led directly to a historic ballot measure in 2014, that scooped up huge numbers of votes, both pro and con (the pro side won, though the fight continues to this day in the courts). Since the battle over … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2016: Best Environmental Issue on Maui: GMOs
MauiTime Best of Maui 2015: Best Environmental Issue on Maui Cane Burning
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE ON MAUI Cane Burning Is there a bigger issue than this right now on Maui? Yes, cane burning has been going on for over a century, and yes, Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar employs 800 or so people at their Puunene Mill–the last big sugar operation in Hawaii. But tradition and jobs are poor excuses for maintaining what many people on the island … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2015: Best Environmental Issue on Maui Cane Burning