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After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming ‘Firewise’

Hawaii communities, including Kahikinui, are implementing measures to protect against wildfires due to climate change and land use policies.
In the last decade, 15 Hawaii communities have joined Firewise USA, which focuses on fire prevention.
Dr. Jack Cohen highlighted that fire can only move where there is fuel, making community actions critical.
Dana Aina emphasized that it is everyone's kuleana, or responsibility, to care for the land and people.

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Hawaii Is Sinking Faster Than We Thought - Videos from The Weather Channel

Hawaii is sinking 40 times faster than expected, which means parts of the islands could be underwater in just decades. Some of the most vulnerable areas are located on Oahu, where low-lying areas could experience 50% more flooding by 2050. - Videos from The Weather Channel

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After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents focus on becoming 'Firewise'

Since the 2023 Maui fires that destroyed Lahaina, communities across Hawaii have sought ways to protect themselves from more destructive fires.

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After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming 'Firewise'

Since the 2023 Maui fires that destroyed Lahaina, communities across Hawaii have sought ways to protect themselves from more destructive fires wrought by decades of climate change, urban development, and detrimental land use policies.

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Maui is still recovering from the devastating wildfires: Here’s why you should go and how to help

It’s been a year and a half since devastating fires raged through parts of Maui and killed more than 100 people. During a recent visit, I saw that there has been some progress in cleaning up fire debris in Lahaina, but construction still appears to be a ways off. Indeed, according to a recent press report in City Journal, only six homes have been rebuilt so far. In better news, the Maui County and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently reported …

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