State of Hawaii secondary Archives: on Environment
John Carroll:
Support local agriculture and cultural uniqueness
Hawaii was once able to produce all the food needed locally; we are now almost totally dependent on importing food. Hawaii must restore incentives for the local production of food for local consumption, and support farmers and ranchers as
entrepreneurial businesses. We must also renew our vigilance from invasive species that can destroy agricultural crops as well as indigenous endangered species. The same is true for the development and proliferation of aquaculture industries
from offshore fish farms to algae production for biofuels. Hawaii is unique both culturally and in its ethnic diversity. We need to protect those things that make us special, including our remarkable environment.
Hawaii's beauty is one of its vital economic resources and must be kept free from pollution, invasive species and abuse. Our beaches and water quality are critically important, not only for our visitors, but for our own quality of life.
Source: 2016 HI Senate campaign website carroll4senate.wordpress.com
Aug 26, 2016
Paul Morgan:
Decide based on science, Native Hawaiian cultural practices
- Support of decisions regarding the environment based on science, fact, best practices and in consideration of Native Hawaiian cultural practices.
- Support Public Private Partnerships to eliminate cesspools statewide.
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Support Public Private Partnerships in providing safe drinking water.
- Support of Public Private Partnerships to clean up Hawai'i from the ocean to the mountain.
- Support of branded environmental events held in Hawai'i
Source: 2021 HI Governor campaign website PaulMorganForGovernor.com
Jul 18, 2021
Vicky Cayetano:
Do more to prevent and end animal cruelty and suffering
Kindness and compassion often start with how we treat animals, whether they are in the wild or domesticated. The way in which we respect and care for them reflects how we treat one another. Every animal deserves to be treated humanely.
We must protect animals--who have no voice--and do more to prevent and end animal cruelty and suffering.
In 2010, Vicky and her sister, Ginny Tiu, both avid animal lovers, persuaded State Senator Clayton Hee to introduce and pass a bill banning the sale of shark fins in Hawai'i.
He agreed, and Hawai'i became the first state to ban this practice, with California and other states soon following.
Source: 2021 HI Governor campaign website VickyForGovernor.com
Sep 1, 2021
Vicky Cayetano:
Welcome visitors in a way that is sustainable for Hawai'i
Tourism has always been, and will continue to be, our number one industry. However, we need to redefine tourism and, in particular, focus on sustainable tourism. Creating a plan for sustainable tourism will
require collaboration between the hospitality industry, business sector, unions, community groups, and government. We need to welcome our visitors in a way that is sustainable for Hawai'i and is not disruptive to our residents.
Source: 2021 HI Governor campaign website VickyForGovernor.com
Sep 1, 2021
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