Anukriti Hittle

Anukriti Hittle worked as the state of Hawaii鈥檚 first climate change coordinator. She is now based in Washington, D.C., and helps governments and community organizations respond to climate change. She misses the beautiful ocean and mountains of Hawaii but loves the majestic native forests and raptor life of the East Coast.
Why Hawaii Needs A Strategy For The Hottest Day Ever David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Why Hawaii Needs A Strategy For The Hottest Day Ever

From Delhi to Honolulu, air conditioning and trees are in the forecast to combat extreme heat.

Take TheBus To The Airport But Don’t Bring Your Luggage Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Take TheBus To The Airport But Don’t Bring Your Luggage

Other cities have figured out how to take travelers, and their luggage, on public buses to the airport.

Hawaii鈥檚 Message At COP26: The World Must Move Beyond Zero Emissions Office of the Governor/2021

Hawaii鈥檚 Message At COP26: The World Must Move Beyond Zero Emissions

We must truly embrace that we are a global community with global impacts, and cannot hide behind national borders.

Hawaii Still Backs Paris Climate Accord Even If US Doesn鈥檛 Submitted

Hawaii Still Backs Paris Climate Accord Even If US Doesn鈥檛

So do other states that were represented in Madrid for the annual UN conference this month.

Our Small State Has Big Ambitions When It Comes To Climate Change Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Our Small State Has Big Ambitions When It Comes To Climate Change

Hawaii is at the forefront of dealing with looming problems like rising seas and more devastating storms.