Atlas of natural hazards in the Hawaiian coastal zone
Title | Atlas of natural hazards in the Hawaiian coastal zone PDF eBook |
Author | Charles H. Fletcher |
Publisher | |
Pages | 182 |
Release | 2002 |
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Hawaii Coastal Hazard Mitigation Guidebook
Title | Hawaii Coastal Hazard Mitigation Guidebook PDF eBook |
Author | Dennis Hwang |
Publisher | |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Coastal zone management |
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Living on the Shores of Hawaii
Title | Living on the Shores of Hawaii PDF eBook |
Author | Charles H. Fletcher |
Publisher | University of Hawaii Press |
Pages | 385 |
Release | 2010-12-31 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 082486090X |
Rarely a day goes by in Hawai‘i without the media reporting on environmental issues stemming from public debate. Will the proposed housing development block my access to the beach? Is the rising sea level going to cause flooding where I live? How does overfishing damage the reef? Is the water clean where I surf? Living on the Shores of Hawai‘i discusses the paradox of environmental loss under a management system considered by many to be one of the most stringent in the nation. It reviews a wide range of environmental concerns in Hawai‘i with an eye toward resolution by focusing on "place-based" management, a theme consistent with—and borrowing from—the Hawaiian ahupua‘a system. After describing a typical situation in Hawai‘i where a sandy beach is lost because a seawall has been built to protect a poorly sited home, the authors step back in time to trace land-use practices before and after the arrival of Westerners and the increased tempo of destruction following the latter. They go on to discuss volcanoes and the risk of placing homes in locations vulnerable to natural hazards and the potential dangers of earthquakes and tsunamis to a complacent public. Water issues, including scarcity, flooding, and pollution, are surveyed, as well as climate change and the possible outcomes of projected sea rise for Hawai‘i. The authors explain coastal erosion and beach loss and the problems of overfishing and ocean acidification. Later chapters assess residents’ risks to hurricanes, offering mitigation techniques, and provide a summary and some management conclusions. As tensions increase because of conflicting standards, misunderstandings, and contradictory ideals and actions, we put our economy and quality of life at risk. Sound decision-making begins with asking the right questions. This book addresses these questions within the context of sustainability and thus their influence on the future of Hawai‘i.
Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2003
Title | Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2003 PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of the Interior and Related Agencies |
Publisher | |
Pages | 2524 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | United States |
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107-2 Hearings: Department of The Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2003, Part 2, 2002, *
Title | 107-2 Hearings: Department of The Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2003, Part 2, 2002, * PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1262 |
Release | 2002 |
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Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2002: Justification of the budget estimates
Title | Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2002: Justification of the budget estimates PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of the Interior and Related Agencies |
Publisher | |
Pages | 2282 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | United States |
ISBN |
Atlas of Hawai'i
Title | Atlas of Hawai'i PDF eBook |
Author | University of Hawaii at Hilo. Dept. of Geography |
Publisher | University of Hawaii Press |
Pages | 354 |
Release | 1998-01-01 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 0824821254 |
A large-format atlas includes 250 geographical, topographical, and reference maps; 215 color photographs, charts, and graphs; an introduction to Hawaiian place names; and essays on the state's physical, biological, cultural, and social environment. Simultaneous. UP.