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Hawaii is an island in the Pacific Ocean 2,000 mi (3,200 km) off the coast of the United States. The majority of environmental issues affecting Hawaii today are related to pressures from increasing human and animal population and urban expansion both directly on the islands as well as overseas.
Midlife in America isn’t as blissful as it seems. Rather than enjoying the fruits of work and parenting, many middle-aged Americans today are stressed and struggle with their physical and mental ...
Colonial epidemic disease in Hawaii has greatly threatened the Native Hawaiian population since its introduction to the islands over a hundred years ago. Beginning with the first colonizers led by Captain James Cook that arrived in the islands in 1778, [1] all the way up until today, foreign disease has been present in Native Hawaiians.
The proposed lights had a high content of blue light (approximately 20 percent), while low content LEDs (less than 2 percent) were available and used throughout the main Hawaiian islands. [29] Rather than addressing backlash from the local communities, the department launched their project in secret, without an environmental review as required ...
As someone born and raised in Hawaii, I've seen tourists spend money on things that aren't worth it.. Some sunscreens and cheap beach toys can be harmful to the local environment. Skip the fake ...
Many travelers pack incorrectly, mispronounce Hawaiian words, and don't buy local while visiting places like the Big Island, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. I was born and raised in Hawaii. Here are the 14 ...
In his 2009 book, lawyer and former Hawaiʻi governor Ben Cayetano wrote that "Kill Haole Day" began as a news story headline about an incident between haole and local (not just Hawaiian) students. After that, "whenever there was a fight or an incident between haole and non-haole students, the news media", and newspaper editorial boards ...
From using special sunscreen to pulling over for locals, there are things you should never and always do on the islands to be safe and respectful. I was born and raised in Hawaii. Here are 13 ...