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Fixtures used at convention reused by school in Manoa

By Nina Wu
Oct. 10, 2016

Sister Joan of Arc Souza, head of Saint Francis School in Manoa, is thrilled with the newest addition to her classrooms. Read more

Conservation convention inspires Hawaii children

By Nina Wu
Sept. 12, 2016
3 min read

Once all of the motions have been adopted, commitments made and the delegates are back home in their far-flung parts of the world, Hawaii will have fulfilled its role as host of the 10-day International Union for Conservation of Nature’s World Conservation Congress 2016. Read more

Solar-powered water wheel might help clean up Ala Wai

By Nina Wu
Aug. 8, 2016
3 min read

The Ala Wai Canal has for years been the butt of smelly-wastewater jokes, not to mention a collection point for cigarette butts and plastic litter that float in it before eventually flowing into the ocean. Read more

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Youth volunteers to help restore Big Isle battlefield

By Nina Wu
July 11, 2016

Dozens of youths from Kupu Hawaii, a Kakaako-based nonprofit, will be among the first volunteers to begin restoration work at the Kuamoo battlefield and burial grounds on the west side of Hawaii island. Read more

Restaurants recognized for cutting plastic waste

By Nina Wu
June 13, 2016

It’s not necessarily going to solve the problem, but it’s a good start. Read more

An albatross chick takes off after its parents raise it up

By Nina Wu
May 9, 2016

With Mother’s Day still fresh on our minds, The Green Leaf pays homage to Laysan albatross moms, which typically hatch only one egg per year and travel up to 3,000 miles to gather food for their chicks. Read more

Beach in Waimanalo takes spotlight at Earth Day event

By Nina Wu
April 11, 2016

Last year Stephen P. Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, a professor at Florida International University, listed Waimanalo Beach Park on Oahu as the best beach in America. Read more

Humpback whale counting connects volunteer to ocean

By Nina Wu
March 14, 2016

Despite some anxiety over the late arrival of humpback whales to Hawaii waters this season, the majestic creatures are here, following patterns consistent with long-term observations, according to the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Read more

Jack and Kim Johnson seek to eliminate plastic waste

By Nina Wu
Feb. 8, 2016

Singer Jack Johnson doesn’t mind the label of environmentalist, but knows he’s part of an industry that isn’t exactly environmentally friendly. Read more

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Environmental groups laud national ban on microbeads

By Nina Wu
Jan. 11, 2016

While he vacationed in Hawaii, President Barack Obama signed a bill phasing out the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetic products, which harm the ocean. Read more

Families get close to nature at Christmas tree farm

By Nina Wu
Dec. 14, 2015

As I walked between the rows of Norfolk pines, the sun above was hot and the red dirt below a little muddy from recent rain. It wasn’t exactly a classic winter wonderland scene with snowflakes fluttering onto a forest of tall pines. Read more