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Kealli and Kehaulani Lum are involved in setting up an agriforest farm on Big Island land donated by their family.

Maile (November, 16, 2009)

HAWAII — Fragrant Hawaii-grown maile — worn as lei at weddings, graduations and hula halau — is in steady demand. But there's a dwindling supply. Ka Mahiai Ihi o Wailea, a new farming operation north of Hilo, intends to work its land to ensure a sustainable future for maile — among the most sacred plants to Hawaiians. More »

The University of Maryland, College Park promotes sustainability efforts, from recycling to walking or biking around campus.

Colleges make sustainability a way of life (November, 16, 2009)

Fall foliage may be burning red, orange and yellow these days, but many college campuses are turning green. More »

For the environment (November, 16, 2009)

"PARTNERS IN PROTECTION," a hike, sponsored by Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, through the Ka'u mountains and Kaiholena Preserve, Big Island, with members of the Nature Conservancy and natural resource manager Eldridge Naboa, to see native plant species along a one-mile trail loop, learn about the group's efforts to protect the land, native forests and unique flora, and about its cultural history; 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 21; $35/members; $50 nonmembers; registration, starting point, 808-985-7373. More »

Katie and Chris Conger relax with their sons, 3-year-old Coltin, left, and 2-year-old Kades, in front of their remodeled Kailua home.

Model home of efficiency (November, 9, 2009)

A growing family and a small house can be an uncomfortable combination, especially if the house is old. Chris and Katie Conger, who live in Coconut Grove in Kailua with their two young sons, knew they would have to remodel, but the question they always asked was if they could turn a 1960s-era home into a modern, eco-friendly environment. More »

For the environment (November, 9, 2009)

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Folks lined up to try ELV Motors' stable of electric motor-assisted bikes. CEO Bow Rodgers of Aiea says commuters can bike to work without breaking a sweat.

'Common sense' technology (November, 2, 2009)

At the sprawling West Coast Green conference this month, inventors, engineers and suppliers had plenty of answers for the question, "What can green do for me?" More »

LED light bulbs are new and still pricey but last longer and use far less energy than other kinds.

LED light bulb shows promise over CFLs (November, 2, 2009)

Just when you were finally warming up to the idea of swapping out your old light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones, you may soon find a new alternative at your local hardware store. More »

For the Environment (November, 2, 2009)

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Richard Klobuchar, a researcher at the Waikíkí Aquarium, says the coral farm here shares its South Pacific species with many aquariums exhibiting coral in the United States.

Reef rescue (October, 26, 2009) Video

The Waikiki Aquarium has built an ark to save rare Hawaiian coral species from extinction. More »

The Costa Rica blue-sided leaf frog is one of many species around the world that are rapidly disappearing.

Frog die-off mystery solved (October, 26, 2009)

Biologists in Australia have solved one of the great mysteries of modern ecology — how a simple fungus is pushing the world's frog populations closer to extinction. The answer surprised them: It's as if millions of humans were keeling over with heart attacks from athlete's foot. More »
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Eco-friendly ways to keep a lush lawn (1:05 p.m.)

With lawn-care season in full swing, a number of eco-conscious organizations are trying to educate homeowners about ways to battle weeds and nourish grass without polluting the environment with pesticides, fertilizers and gas fumes from the lawn mower. More »

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