Science can protect Hawaii's environment

After decades of bipartisan support for scientific research, the new federal administration is proposing drastic cuts to our country's scientific programs that could have dire, far-reaching consequences. When the scientific expedition confirmed it was a sanctuary for many rare and endangered na...

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Published inHonolulu star-advertiser
Main Author Woodside, Ulalia
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Honolulu, Hawaii Oahu Publications Inc 18.04.2017
Subjects
Climate change
Science
Wildlife conservation
Hawaii
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Summary:After decades of bipartisan support for scientific research, the new federal administration is proposing drastic cuts to our country's scientific programs that could have dire, far-reaching consequences. When the scientific expedition confirmed it was a sanctuary for many rare and endangered native species, we acted to preserve it, purchasing 5,000 acres in the upper and lower portions of the valley and donating the land to Haleakala National Park.