by DND | Jan 13, 2012 | Environment, ʻŌiwi TV
Beach Cleanup Hosted By Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, The Kokua Foundation, and Plastic Free Hawaii on January 16, 2012 Looking for Volunteers Honolulu (May 16, 2011)–A beach clean up of the James Campbell Wildlife Refuge is occurring on Martin Luther King Day, also...
by DND | Dec 29, 2011 | Environment, ʻŌiwi TV
Small steps, big hope. That was the theme of sustainability stories in 2011. Even small steps can make a difference. From providing our own energy to supplying our own food, going green in 2011 was all local, all the...
by DND | Dec 22, 2011 | Environment, ʻŌiwi TV
Marine debris is not a new topic but, the recent Japan tsunami washed 25 million tons of debris into the Pacific Ocean. The debris that are still afloat are headed toward the Hawaiian archipelago and the west coast of North America. Annually it is estimated 50 tons...
by DND | Dec 21, 2011 | Environment, ʻŌiwi TV, Politics
The State wants to build a marina in Kamokuʻākulikuli, better known as Sand Island. Community members voiced strong opposition to the plan at a recent community meeting. Department of Land & Natural Resources Chairman William Ailā recently spoke with ʻŌiwi TV to...
by DND | Dec 15, 2011 | Environment, ʻŌiwi TV, Politics
As competition for Hawaiʻiʻs fresh water continues, itʻs up to the State Water Commission to act as trustee in overseeing the rightful sharing of the water. A task made ever more difficult with the retirement of Commissioner Lawrence H. Miike next year. Dr. Miike is...
by DND | Dec 14, 2011 | Environment, ʻŌiwi TV
Kanu Hawaii partnered with Kale’s Natural Foods on a carrot mob for the No Waste Challenge. The No Waste Challenge aims to raise awareness and incite action to reduce our waste output in Hawai’i. From KanuHawaii.org: No Waste Challenge 2011 The...