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UH-Mnoa to study hidden health risks from Hawaii's plantation era that may surface after disasters

Big Island Now | Hilu

Sep 16, 2026

UH-Mnoa to study hidden health risks from Hawaii's plantation era that may surface after disasters

The University of Hawaii at Mnoa has been awarded a $3.6 million federal grant to study hidden environmental health threats across Hawaii, including contaminants left behind from t…

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UH-Mnoa to study hidden health risks from Hawaii's plantation era that may surface after disasters

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