After Lala, Can We Do Better?

Days after Hurricane Lala had moved out of Hawaiian waters, the constant low growl of generators could be heard across the islands where homeowners took matters into their own hands after electric power lines had been snapped by winds, fallen trees and mudslides. Along with the steady background hum, wafts of diesel fuel overpowered the plumeria, pua kenikeni, jasmine and pikake scents more…