EPA works for us EPA works for us ADVERTISING I take issue with the statement that the EPA seeks “to improve visibility, even as Kilauea continues to be the largest contributor to haze on the island” (Tribune-Herald, May 22). Visibility
EPA works for us
I take issue with the statement that the EPA seeks “to improve visibility, even as Kilauea continues to be the largest contributor to haze on the island” (Tribune-Herald, May 22).
Visibility and haze are hazardous to our health and not simply a cosmetic nuisance to visitors at the park! In fact, these power plants are operating under decades-old pollution limits based on their older technologies, and are not nearly as healthy as current Clean Air Act regulations. The tons of hazardous pollutants these plants produce is not good for anyone living, working or traveling on this island.
I applaud our federal government for attempting to enforce the laws that aim to protect us citizens. Time will tell if big money, political influence and big business will weaken their efforts.
Elaine Munro
Pepeekeo
Don’t judge diver
In response to Rex A Weigel, who wrote about Henry Jay Kawa‘akoa and his death (Tribune-Herald, Your Views), it is such a tragedy to learn that death comes like a thief in the night. Yes, it is sad to say that he died while being at sea, but at sea is where he made his living, at sea is where the financial support came from for his family, and at sea is where his life began with his dad.
Sorry to say, but please do not judge the “book” by its cover. He may have “looked” big, but he was a great diver who had been commended by a cardiologist for having such a clean heart, as if it was undamaged or untouched by any plaque or tarnished with diseases or plaque build up that most humans would have. So in that case, I would say that he had clearance to continue diving.
Furthermore, he was with his “buddy” at the time of entering the water. Another thing is that he has been diving from a young age with his dad — free diving with no tank until recently. He attended a diving school where his instructor was impressed by his diving skills and abilities.
One last thing: He taught his son, Hannaniah, everything he knows about the ocean so he could carry on the tradition. Death will come unknowingly to the human mind.
Des Keahi
Hilo
