Tag: Maui

The Burning of Maui | The New Yorker

[ad_1] The ‘alalā, or Hawaiian crow, is a remarkably clever bird. ‘Alalā fashion tools out of sticks, which they use, a bit like skewers, to get at hard-to-reach food. The birds were once abundant, but by the late nineteen-nineties their population had dropped so low that they were facing extinction. Since 2003, all the world’s… Continue reading The Burning of Maui | The New Yorker

Oprah, Stevie Nicks criticized for responses to Maui fires

[ad_1] Following the devastating wildfires that started in the Lahaina region of the Hawaiian island of Maui, several celebrities have been criticized for how they have responded to the historic tragedy. Oprah Winfrey was recently filmed helping to hand out supplies to Maui residents who had sought refuge in a local gymnasium. Winfrey owns more… Continue reading Oprah, Stevie Nicks criticized for responses to Maui fires

Oprah Criticism After Maui Fires

[ad_1] Disaster zone culture vulture Oprah needs to stop walking into Maui recovery hubs with empty hands looking for a photo op. Why don’t you return the land you stole from Kanaka Maoli first? I hear Maui residents are looking for housing options… Write a check & stay at your house — Keoni #ProtectPololūValley🔺 (@Keoni_DiFranco)… Continue reading Oprah Criticism After Maui Fires

Jason Momoa Urges Tourists to Stay Away from Maui

[ad_1] Photo: Fiona Goodall/Getty Images for Universal Pictures Here’s a little travel tip, from Jason Momoa to you: don’t go somewhere experiencing environmental devastation and massive displacement of its native population. The island of Maui has suffered catastrophic fire damage, with over 80 people dead and countless homes and businesses destroyed. Momoa went on Instagram… Continue reading Jason Momoa Urges Tourists to Stay Away from Maui

Jason Momoa warns tourists to stay away from Maui right now

[ad_1] Jason Momoa is urging tourists not to travel to Maui amid the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the 50th state. The actor has been active on social media this week, spreading awareness as wildfires have torn through the Big Island and Maui, decimating the historic town of Lahaina. Now he’s pleading with tourists to… Continue reading Jason Momoa warns tourists to stay away from Maui right now

Maui fires: If Lahaina isn’t a climate wake-up call, nothing is

[ad_1] Will the devastating fires on Maui serve as a wake-up call for Americans and our foot-dragging political leaders about the climate emergency? If they don’t, one fears nothing ever will. This week, the deadly combination of flash drought and an off-shore hurricane — both increasingly common conditions as global temperatures rise — produced a… Continue reading Maui fires: If Lahaina isn’t a climate wake-up call, nothing is

Oprah donates supplies to Maui residents amid wildfire

[ad_1] Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is offering a helping hand to Maui residents who have been impacted by the deadly wildfires. And she’s not alone among celebrities expressing their concerns. The billionaire talk show host, who is a part-time resident of the island, delivered a variety of supplies Thursday at a shelter in Wailuku, two… Continue reading Oprah donates supplies to Maui residents amid wildfire