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Nina Wu

Nina Wu — Staff Reporter (Sustainability & Weather Focus)
Nina Wu is a staff reporter at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, covering sustainability issues, alternative energy and weather. She was previously arts page editor, a features reporter and business reporter, covering real estate and retail developments. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she holds Master's degrees from UC Berkeley School of Journalism and The Fletcher School. She studied English and French literature as an undergraduate student and attended public schools K-12. Her interests include running, yoga and dogs.

Chronic Kidney Disease Ranks Among Top 10 Global Causes of Death, New Analysis Reveals

A new global study has found that chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become the ninth leading cause of death worldwide, highlighting a growing public health concern that demands urgent global attention. Global Rise in Chronic Kidney Disease Cases According to…

Avian Influenza Hawaii: Sick UH Mānoa Duck Tests Positive for Bird Flu Strain

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