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The island is currently managed by brothers Bruce and Keith Robinson. The people of Niʻihau are noted for their gemlike lei pūpū (shell lei) craftsmanship. They speak Hawaiian as a primary language. The island has attracted some controversy for the strict rules the Robinson family imposes on the island and its inhabitants. [6]
The Robinsons continue to ban radios, televisions and mobile phones on the island, in an effort to preserve as much of the indigenous island culture as possible. In 1997, Robinson estimated that between $8–9 million was spent to keep people employed, not counting the free housing and free meat provided to the 150–200 Niʻihau islanders. [ 6 ]
People from Niihau (4 P) R. Royalty of Kauai and Niihau (1 C, 10 P) Pages in category "Niihau" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total.
Photos show climate change impacting national parks from Yellowstone's flooding to warming temperatures in Denali. Wildfires are also causing damage.
The effects of climate change on small island countries are affecting people in coastal areas through sea level rise, increasing heavy rain events, tropical cyclones and storm surges. [ 1 ] : 2045 These effects of climate change threaten the existence of many island countries , their peoples and cultures.
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Ni'ihau High & Elementary School or Niihau Island School is a public K-12 school in Niihau, Hawaii, United StatesIt is operated by the Hawaii Department of Education.. In 2007 the school had on average about 30 students, though it is common for them to go back and forth between Niihau and Kauai, so not every student will be present each day.
The World Court concludes hearings on Friday on countries' legal obligation to fight climate change and whether large states contributing most to greenhouse-gas emissions should be liable for ...