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The Conversation

The Conversation: Climate change and natural disasters; Hawaiʻi Zoning Atlas helps with housing

By Catherine Cruz,

Russell Subiono

Published August 11, 2023 at 2:32 PM HST

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Chip Fletcher, interim dean of the University of Hawaiʻi's School of Ocean Earth Science and Technology, talks about climate change in light of the wildfires on Maui | Full Story
Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Marcel Honore gives a Reality Check on Maui's emergency response and Lahaina as a high risk fire area | Full Story
Hawaiʻi Zoning Atlas Director Trey Gordner explains how an atlas made available on Aug. 14 will provide data and maps important to address housing issues | Full Story
Waikōloa Maneuver Area Program Manager Dave Griffen discusses a Big Island World War II military training area and the importance of public input | Full Story
University of Hawaiʻi College of Tropical Agriculture retired professor Skip Bittenbender discusses cacao history and hopes for the industry's future | Full Story

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Catherine Cruz

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Russell Subiono

Born in Honolulu and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, Russell Subiono has spent the last decade working in local film, television, and radio. He was previously the executive producer of "The Conversation" and host of HPR's "This Is Our Hawaiʻi" podcast. Contact him at rsubiono@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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