On a sun-drenched January morning, Renee Takesue got down on her hands and knees to dig in Lahaina’s dirt. The federal research geologist filled containers with soil taken from the mouth of a culvert near the post office. She then crossed Honoapiilani Highway and filled jars with ocean water. Takesue is looking for harmful contaminants … Continue reading Lahaina’s Wildfire Burned So Hot That Many Dangerous Contaminants Likely Vaporized