House Uses Sleight Of Hand To Kill Pesticide Disclosure Bill
First the measure was given a “defective” 2050 start date. Then it was shot down by voice vote, leaving the stands of individual lawmakers unclear.
EPA To Probe Whether Pesticide Use Harms Native Hawaiians
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency investigation is in response to a civil rights complaint filed by Earthjustice.
The US Military Won鈥檛 Bomb Pagan Or Tinian Just Yet
Military training plans聽for the Northern Marianas are still in the works, despite a lawsuit and islanders’ opposition.
Committee Chairs Halt Bills To Ban Foam Food Containers
The prohibition聽continues to gain support from Hawaii environmentalists, but is effectively dead this session.
Coast Guard, Navy Board 16 Ships To Enforce Fishing Laws
They聽were on an 18-day mission to crack down on illegal fishing in the Central and South Pacific.
Ban On Many Sunscreen Products Likely To Pass In Hawaii Senate
The聽Democratic Party, Office of Hawaiian Affairs and others are urging the House to follow suit, but the measure faces opposition there.
How Hawaii Is Saving Whales From Fishermen And Tourists
A joint effort by government scientists and law enforcement officers helps whales coexist with humans in the islands.
Will Hawaii Restrict Pesticides, Require More Disclosure From Big Ag?
After a federal court shot down the efforts of individual counties, advocates of more regulation have only the Legislature to turn to.
Are Hawaii’s Wind Farms Killing Too Many Hoary Bats?
Wind farm operators have agreed to pay for research into the impact of their facilities on Hawaii’s endangered hoary bat.
The Projector: Protesters Wear What They Want Banned In ‘Trashion Show’
Members of several environmental organizations strut their stuff as they target plastic bags and foam food containers.