Spring is a time of flowering, renewal, hope, and great promise, as the longer, warmer days arise out of the dark and cold of winter. Since 1970, Earth Day has taken this time to pause to rally for the environment, to love and honor our planet, and to imagine what it may take to reverse the degradation wrought upon our once-pristine ecosystems. When Wisconsin Senator Gaylord … [Read more...] about The Green Issue 2019: Leaders share their messages to Mother Earth
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Massive Alexander and Baldwin Agricultural Land Sale Finalized: ‘Conventional’ growing plans announced for most of the former sugar cane fields
Alexander and Baldwin today announced the sale of some 41,000 acres of Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company land – an action first reported last month by MauiTime. The land was sold for $262 million to Mahi Pono, LLC – a farming venture between California-based agriculture group Pomona Farming, LLC, and Canadian pension investment managers Public Sector Pension Investment … [Read more...] about Massive Alexander and Baldwin Agricultural Land Sale Finalized: ‘Conventional’ growing plans announced for most of the former sugar cane fields
Lumeria to host first Maui Local Wild Food Challenge
The Local Wild Food Challenge, which will take place at Lumeria Maui on Saturday, Nov. 11, is a family run business that holds culinary competitions internationally, showcasing peoples' ability to forage. The contest originated in Eastbourne, New Zealand, and this year will be premiering for the first time on Maui. “Maui has so many microclimates and elements on which to … [Read more...] about Lumeria to host first Maui Local Wild Food Challenge
University of Hawaii Regents vote for fossil fuel divestment
The University of Hawaii Board of Regents has decided that since combatting the effects of climate change is more important than possible economic profit, the school's $66 million endowment should no longer invest in companies that produce fossil fuels, the university said in a May 21 statement posted online. “The board approached its discussion on divestment with the spirit … [Read more...] about University of Hawaii Regents vote for fossil fuel divestment
We discuss sustainability, waste-to-energy facilities and free home energy kits in our 2015 MauiTime Green Issue
Hawaii has had to deal with energy conservation for a long time–longer than most cities in the U.S. King Kalakaua was already very knowledgeable about electricity when he famously called on Thomas Edison in New York during his 1881 world tour. “[H]e asked very few questions, and appeared to be more than ordinarily familiar with the theoretical aspects of the subject,” reported … [Read more...] about We discuss sustainability, waste-to-energy facilities and free home energy kits in our 2015 MauiTime Green Issue