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RE: SB 2526 - RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
Committee On Energy and Environment (ENE) and Committee On Health (HTH)
From: Malama Kaua'i
DATE: Thursday, February 21, 2008
TIME: 2:45 p.m.
PLACE: Conference Room 414
State Capitol, 415 South Beretania Street
Testimony to support SB2526
Dear Honorable Senate Members,
I am writing to state Malama Kaua'i's support for Senate Bill 2526. Malama Kaua'i is a Kilauea based non-profit working to raise awareness on the importance of sustainability, to assist in implementing sustainable practices and support sustainable projects beneficial to the community.
Community and individual health is foundational to sustainability. The reasonable request for cruise ships to switch to cleaner-burning fuels while at port in Nawiliwili harbor will greatly affect air quality in the area. Niumalu residents are suffering from respiratory health problems related to the burning of bunker fuel by the cruise ship industry. Although cleaner-burning fuels may be slightly more expensive upfront, the resulting health care expenses and possible litigation will prove much more costly in the long-run. Beyond cost, it is a basic human right to live in a clean environment, especially when there are easy and obvious solutions for maintaining a clean environment. We have a choice to make a small economic investment today in order to insure a healthy community tomorrow. What would you do if it were your own 'ohana and community?
With respect,
Andrea Brower
Malama Kaua'i
808-635-1659