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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 ]
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]
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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.
Then, Chu said, climate change again contributed to Hurricane Dora's passage to the south of Hawaii island and helped drive the Aug. 8 wildfires that killed at least 100 people in Lahaina.
Pages in category "People from Niihau" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. K. Kawika Kapahulehua;
For their part, developing nations and small island states bearing the brunt of climate change sought robust measures to curb emissions, and want to regulate financial support from wealthy ...