by Stu E.D. | Jan 2, 2016 | Big Island, Environment, Farming, Food, Hawaii, Plant Life
, Hawaii (AP) — Farmers on Hawaii's Big Island are worried after a disease affecting banana plants was found north of Hilo despite a quarantine effort. The banana bunchy top virus, which stunts the growth of banana plants and deforms their fruit, was first found on...
by Stu E.D. | Oct 15, 2015 | Activism, Ecotourism, Environment, Hawaii
As the sun set, 25 boats converged on a small patch of reef just a few hundreds yards from the shore of Kona, Hawaii. With only four moorings, most of the boats illegally dropped anchor on the coral, dangerously tied themselves to other boats, or simply kept their...
by Stu E.D. | Sep 23, 2015 | Hawaii, Maui, Permaculture, Plant Life
Permaculture as a Method for Ecological Healing: Maui Case Study with Native Plants and Stream Restoration Photography by Jasmine A Koster It may not seem readily apparent when viewing scenic photos, or strolling along the beach shoreline if you’ve been there, but...
by Stu E.D. | Sep 21, 2015 | Climate Change, Environment, Hawaii, Pollution
Hawaii’s majestic coral reef, which makes up roughly 85 percent of all coral reefs in the country, could be entering a perilous state. The state’s corals could experience the worstbleaching its history this year as surrounding water temperatures rise at abnormal...
by Stu E.D. | Aug 29, 2015 | Big Island, Events, Farming, Hawaii, Living Skills
Korean Natural Farming From Hawai`i Farmers Union United: HFUU’s East Hawaii Chapter is holding their 1st Annual Korean Natural Farming Symposium to share and teach Korean Natural Farming Practices. The event will be held from October 1-3, 2015 in Hilo, Hawaii. KNF is...
