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‘A Vote That Counted’: Case Heads Back To Hawaii After Climate Bill Passes Congress Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022

‘A Vote That Counted’: Case Heads Back To Hawaii After Climate Bill Passes Congress

The Inflation Reduction Act is considered the single largest investment in green energy and other initiatives aimed at reducing planet-warming carbon emissions in U.S. history.

Two Of Waikiki’s Oldest Beach Clubs Are Struggling To Come To Grips With Climate Change Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022

Two Of Waikiki’s Oldest Beach Clubs Are Struggling To Come To Grips With Climate Change

In a precursor of business decisions that will become more common, members of the Outrigger Canoe Club have rejected a proposal to extend the club’s lease with its landlord beyond 2055 due to concerns about sea level rise.

Too Little, Too Late For People Seeking Climate Relief Alex Lubben/Columbia Journalism Investigations

Too Little, Too Late For People Seeking Climate Relief

With complicated applications and long wait times, the government鈥檚 primary effort to move people out of harm鈥檚 way falls woefully behind in the era of climate change.

Report Raises Questions About The Effects Of Sunscreen On Marine Life Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Report Raises Questions About The Effects Of Sunscreen On Marine Life

The National Academy of Sciences says more research is needed — even as Hawaii moves to tighten its sunscreen laws.

Here’s What Climate Advocates Hope To See In Hawaii’s Next Governor Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Here’s What Climate Advocates Hope To See In Hawaii’s Next Governor

The state needs to dramatically cut its carbon emissions in the next eight years to hit its climate goals. That will require bold leadership, advocates say.

Hawaii Is The Only State Not Seeking Federal Buyouts To Move Residents Away From Floods Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Is The Only State Not Seeking Federal Buyouts To Move Residents Away From Floods

The FEMA program could help as the climate crisis worsens. But the public would have to know it exists and overcome outdated building codes and high property values.

Trapped In Harm’s Way As Disasters Mount Courtesy: Village of Kotlik

Trapped In Harm’s Way As Disasters Mount

Communities stuck on the front lines of the climate crisis need help relocating. The U.S. government isn鈥檛 prepared.

Keona Blanks: When It Comes To Good Bikeways, Hawaii Has A Flat Tire Courtesy: Anthony Chang/2022

Keona Blanks: When It Comes To Good Bikeways, Hawaii Has A Flat Tire

The battle for better bike infrastructure has been raging since the 1980s, but we鈥檝e seen little progress.

Big Island Condo Owners Navigate Troubled Finances Courtesy: Michael Konowicz

Big Island Condo Owners Navigate Troubled Finances

An unexpected financial mess at the Elima Lani condo complex in Waikoloa Village leaves some property owners miffed and perplexed.

Nations Are Pledging To Create Ocean Preserves — To What Effect? NOAA

Nations Are Pledging To Create Ocean Preserves — To What Effect?

Research shows that not all marine protected areas are created equal and the most effective preserves restrict damaging activities.