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Wind turbines on Maui, Dec. 2006. Wind, solar, hydro, biogas from waste, and their as-yet-untapped geothermal resources are the reasons why. But the group’s top recommendation was to look for more ways to conserve energy. “A megawatt saved is always going to be cheaper than a megawatt installed,” he said. Absolutely. [...] The Hana Highway is 52 miles of twisty road, often with many one lane bridges. The scenery is spectacular. Keanae. A sign warns not to get near breaking waves because you could get swept away. Hamoa Alua island. Trees on top. [...] A little roadside stand in Kipahulu sells fruit and smoothies. There’s no electricity here, so the refrigerator runs by propane and the coffee maker by solar. The blender for smoothies is bicycle-powered. The woman working behind the counter recently escaped from Los Angeles with no regrets. When the earthquake hit recently, Kipahulu was completely [...] The Kipahulu Ohana is a community-based group in Kipahulu (near Hana) in Maui engaged in a number of projects such as raising taro, having cultural walks, reclaiming land from invasive species and animals, and important, bringing awareness of traditional Hawaiian ways and culture to all. In 1995, a small group of Native Hawaiian residents came [...] This 6 mile round trip hike is mostly on a lava field, the lava is called a’a. It looks a bit like freshly tilled earth from a distance, but is solid rock. The hike looks easy. It’s not. The trail is filled with loose rocks, and is very scrambly going indeed. The sign is about [...] Sign at Maui Tacos Haiku, Maui. Yes, in Maui… South side of Maui Some extended native Hawaiian families have rights to land that others don’t. Hey, the land was stolen from their ancestors. This five mile trail is one of the most strenuous hikes on Maui. We did 1.5 miles up a steep grade with lots of lava rock and ended at the wind turbines. They have 180 foot towers and the blades are 100 feet. Probably not many get this close to them, as the hike is [...] |  | ||||
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