Environmental
What is 'pesticide contamination' on former Hawaii plantation lands and how does it affect development?
AA. Pesticide contamination only affects active agricultural lands; former plantation lands are safe for development
BB. Former sugar cane and pineapple plantation lands in Hawaii may contain elevated levels of pesticide residues (from decades of use); soil testing is recommended before residential development on former plantation lands✓ Correct
CC. Hawaii state law prohibits all development on former plantation lands
DD. The Hawaii Department of Health certifies all former plantation lands as safe before any sale
Explanation
Hawaii's sugar cane and pineapple plantation history involved decades of pesticide, herbicide, and soil fumigant use. Many of these chemicals persist in soil.
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