This episode explores how island vulnerability increases as the climate crisis becomes worse. In "Maui, Puerto Rico, and Island Vulnerability" a guest speaker, Elakai Anela, and the host Fabiana Conway talk about the islands Hawaii and Puerto Rico and the impact climate change has on its locals. From the recent Maui disaster to Hurricane Maria, island vulnerability is increasing and we need better solutions.

As the interview ends with the Hawaiian sentiment “Ohana” meaning family, it reminds us that we need to keep supporting locals or islanders who need help to recover from natural disasters exacerbated due to climate change.

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Here is a map of the island Maui (one of Hawaii's islands):

⁠https://www.mauiaccommodations.com/blog/maui-regions-and-towns/⁠

More information on the Maui Crisis and How You can Support:

- https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/16/how-to-help-maui-fire-victims-experts-say-keep-these-4-tips-in-mind.html

- https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2023/red-cross-helps-as-wildfires-burn.html#:~:text=Help%20people%20affected%20by%20disasters,to%20make%20a%20%2410%20donation