Hawaii-Paradise Lost Due to Noise?

Those who envision a trip to beautiful Hawaii can imagine the soft cooling trade winds, the lush green foliage, the cobalt blue ocean and the the intense colors of the flowers. Lush mountains rise in the distance below clear blue skies.

It's easy to sit back, close your eyes and see these wonders. But what if, at the same time, you heard the loud, booming staccato rasp of ATVs or the high pitched brrraaaap of dirt motorcycles? Then the entire experience would be lost.

Add the penetrating bass of boom cars and boom residences and you have an environment that few would want to spend money to experience.

Hawaii has not adequately addressed the increasing noise pollution and its effect on the vital tourism industry.

It may be time to start.