Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Thousands Of Hawaii Classrooms Lack AC. The DOE Won’t Say Which Ones
Teachers say they are frustrated by a lack of transparency about how many units need to be installed and where.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2019
Federal Agencies Often Neglect US Territories. New Legislation Aims To Fix That
The bill sponsors say it would lead to better community input and communication.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
4 Factors Driving Extreme Heat And Climate聽Disasters In 2023
The next couple of years could be very rough.
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Maui Whale Center To Get $17 Million For New Boat House, Climate Change Protections
The funding will come from the landmark federal Inflation Reduction Act passed last year.
Courtesy: Hawaii County/2023
Big Island’s New Climate Change Office Will ‘Create A Unified Front’
The office will work towards reducing emissions, promoting renewable energy and efficiency, and fortifying infrastructure against climate change impacts.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Naka Nathaniel: We Need To Imagine What Happens To Hawaii If Climate Change Gets Worse
We’re not ready for more people moving here to escape the heat. Global perspectives and more foresight can help.
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Science Activism Is Surging, Marking A Culture Shift Among Scientists
More scientists seem empowered to advocate for a wide range of policy issues.
Courtesy: Marie Di Antonio/2023
Catherine Toth Fox: It’s Time To Do More Marching And Less Driving In Parades
The Fourth of July parade in Kailua had about 230 vehicles participating. It was like sitting on the sidewalk and watching traffic go by.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
US Interior Secretary Pledges To Help Hawaii’s Imperiled Forest Birds
UPDATED: A new Hawaii “keystone” plan aims to help the islands’ remaining forest bird species stave off extinction from avian malaria.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
This North Shore Community Wants Stronger Protection Against Disasters, Climate Change
Hauula’s efforts to build a resiliency hub may get a boost from a FEMA grant supporting more rural areas.