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Kauai Plans For Sea Level Rise With New Building Standards Courtesy: Kauai County/2022

Kauai Plans For Sea Level Rise With New Building Standards

The county became the state’s first municipality to regulate construction based on flood projections spurred by sea level rise.

Governor Candidates On The Environment: Sharp Contrasts And A Little Overlap Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Governor Candidates On The Environment: Sharp Contrasts And A Little Overlap

Republican Duke Aiona emphasizes lower energy costs, while Democrat Josh Green stresses renewable and sustainable sources.

Innovations In Ancient Aquaculture Could Bring Striped Mullet Back To The Dinner Table Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Innovations In Ancient Aquaculture Could Bring Striped Mullet Back To The Dinner Table

Recent developments in growing striped mullet could help conserve Hawaii’s oceans, establish food security and perpetuate Hawaiian culture — but can they overcome new challenges?

Schools Are Harnessing Solar Power In Record Numbers Courtesy: Hawaii DOE/2014

Schools Are Harnessing Solar Power In Record Numbers

Hawaii was among the top places nationally to adopt solar along with California, Connecticut and Washington, D.C.

Overdue Reform Or Underhanded Deal? Here’s What’s In Manchin’s Permitting Bill Screenshot/manchin.senate.gov

Overdue Reform Or Underhanded Deal? Here’s What’s In Manchin’s Permitting Bill

It’s unclear how big of an effect the bill will have on construction timelines, or how it will benefit fossil fuel projects compared to renewables.

This Is How Sea Level Rise Might Change Your Favorite Maui Beach Park Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

This Is How Sea Level Rise Might Change Your Favorite Maui Beach Park

The county is studying ways to adapt to the effects of climate change by using data and science.

Honolulu’s Innovative Idea For More Solar Power Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2016

Honolulu’s Innovative Idea For More Solar Power

Honolulu Bill 46 aims to encourage new rooftop solar by allowing 12-foot high canopies with solar panels on top and gardens and gathering spacies underneath.

The Struggle Over Towering Wind Farms Is At The Center Of A Honolulu City Council Debate Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

The Struggle Over Towering Wind Farms Is At The Center Of A Honolulu City Council Debate

People don’t want to live in the shadow of industrial wind turbines. But the state wants to switch to renewable energy soon. So where do you put them?

Manchin’s Environmental Permitting Plan Splits Hawaii Democrats In Washington Screenshot/manchin.senate.gov

Manchin’s Environmental Permitting Plan Splits Hawaii Democrats In Washington

Hawaii Congressman Ed Case and U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz find themselves on opposite sides of the issue.