Annette Reyes, who is Native Hawaiian, challenges characterization of the dispute as a clash between science and culture Science was an integral part of ancient Hawaiian lives, she said. 'Everything they did was science, from growing...taro to wayfinding'
Illustration provided by Thirty Meter Telescope showing the proposed giant telescope on Mauna Kea on Hawaii's Big Island.Associated Press
The announcement came as Native Hawaiian protesters blocked the base of the road for a second day on Tuesday. They object to the construction of the, which is expected to be one of the world's most advanced when it's built, out of concern it will further harm an area some Native Hawaiians consider sacred.
"Our science time is precious but in this case, our priority is just to make sure all of our staff is safe," Dempsey said. He told reporters that efforts to stop the Thirty Meter Telescope were about protecting the indigenous people of Hawaii. Reyes said Hawaii's young people can't afford to miss out on the educational opportunities, citing telescope officials' pledge to provide $1 million every year of the 19-year Mauna Kea sublease to boost science, technology, engineering and math education.Science was an integral part of ancient Hawaiian lives, Reyes said."Everything they did was science, from growing fish and taro to wayfinding.
The project has been delayed by years of legal battles and demonstrations. Last year, the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled the group had legally obtained a permit for the project, clearing the way for construction to begin.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Construction of huge telescope in Hawaii to resume after protests, court battlesDemonstrators gather to block a road at the base of Hawaii's tallest mountain, Mauna Kea, to protest the construction of a giant telescope on land that some Native Hawaiians consider sacred. Read more NBCNewsMACH:
Leer más »
Protests flare over construction of telescope in HawaiiSinging, chanting and lying on the ground in the road, hundreds of people demonstrated on Monday against the construction of a giant telescope on a mountaintop that some Native Hawaiians consider sacred. Scientists hope the massive telescope planned for the site, a world-renowned location for astronomy
Leer más »
To Celebrate the Moon Landing, A Hawaii Brewer Uses Space Dust to Create an 'Interplanetary Ale'Media outlets around the country are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing this month, but perhaps the most interesting tribute is being offered up by, of all people, a brewer in Hawaii, who is releasing a beer that he made using a yeast strain from outer space.
Leer más »
'Bachelor' creator Mike Fleiss accused of attacking wife, demanding she have abortion'The Bachelor' and 'The Bachelorette' creator Mike Fleiss has been accused of attacking his wife Laura Fleiss at their home in Hawaii on July 4, according to documents obtained by Variety.
Leer más »
‘The Bachelor’ Creator Mike Fleiss Accused of Attacking Wife“The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” creator Mike Fleiss has been accused of attacking his wife Laura Fleiss at their home in Hawaii on July 4, according to documents obtai…
Leer más »
‘Bachelor’ Creator Mike Fleiss Under Investigation in Kauai After Wife Accuses Him of AttackMike Fleiss, creator of “The Bachelor,” is under police investigation in Kauai after his pregnant wife Laura Fleiss accused him of attacking her in their Hawaii home on July 4. A police…
Leer más »