Courtesy: NOAA Coral Reef Ecosystem Program
Biden To Create New Marine Sanctuary In Pacific
Hawaii congressman says “our world’s oceans are at mortal risk.”
Courtesy: Clay Trauernicht/2019
Hawaii Wildfire Defense Plans Gain Federal Funds
Local plans were last updated 8 years ago.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2023
The Shift To A Green Energy Future Is Renewing Plantation-Era Water Wars On Kauai
A proposed hydro project — the first of its kind in the world — could supply up to a quarter of the island’s power by diverting 4 billion gallons a year from the Waimea River.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Homes In Flood Zones Are Overvalued By Billions, Study Finds
Failure to account for climate change means low-income homeowners could see their home values plunge.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Innovative Plan To Manage Marine Resources Is Being Quietly Rolled Back
The fishing community raised concerns but DLNR says the initiative’s broader emphasis on place-based planning will remain in effect.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu’s New Airport Rental Center Has Lots Of Electric Cars But Only One Charging Station
Activists say that’s a big blunder. And lawmakers are moving to require all new state buildings be designed with EV charging stations.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Supreme Court Grills Hu Honua In Latest Appeal
The two-hour hearing delved into the tree-burning power project’s legal claims after the PUC denied its permit.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Advocates Say It’s No Longer Whether Hawaii Should Charge A Green Fee, But How
Hawaii’s new governor supports a visitor-impact fee, and supporters say they’re more organized than ever. But it will be up to state legislators to decide.
AP/2018
Moving Species Emerges As Last Resort As Climate Warms
The relocation of Tristram’s storm petrels from northeastern Hawaii’s Tern Island, which is just 6 feet above sea level, could help save the species.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2019
Indigenous Management Of Hawaii’s Fishponds Is Getting A High Tech Upgrade
Climate change has emerged as a modern challenge for the guardians of these traditional food sources.