Coverage dated August 17, 2023

In Hawaii, concerns over 'climate gentrification' rise after devastating Maui fires

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The fires that broke out on Maui last week have exacerbated Hawaii’s housing crisis as more than 3,000 buildings in Lahaina were damaged or destroyed, leaving many wondering if homeowners can afford to rebuild.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    In Hawaii, concerns over 'climate gentrification' rise after devastating Maui fires (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    The fires that broke out on Maui last week have exacerbated Hawaii’s housing crisis as more than 3,000 buildings in Lahaina were damaged or destroyed, leaving many wondering if homeowners can afford to rebuild.

  2. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    ‘Climate gentrification’ worries rise after Maui fires (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Kim Cuevas-Reyes, a 38-year-old cellphone store owner, snuck into Lahaina on Aug. 11 to see the remnants of her home with her own eyes. She took backroads and walked. What she saw stunned her.

  3. The Garden Island

    Concerns over ‘climate gentrification’ rise after devastating Maui fires (opens The Garden Island)

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    Kim Cuevas-Reyes, a 38-year-old cellphone store owner, snuck into Lahaina last Friday to see the remnants of her home with her own eyes. She took backroads and walked. What she saw stunned her.

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