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Critics Call For More Oversight Of Hawaii’s Largest Egg Producer
The farm says it is hoping to reduce the state’s dependence on imported fertilizer.
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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.
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Hawaii’s Cesspool Crisis Has A Long History. It’s Not Over Yet
Concerns about the proliferation of cesspools and their impact on nearshore waters and our drinking water supply date back more than a century.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Puna Geothermal Plant Runs Into Problems Ramping Up Production
The utility that buys power from the plant has asked regulators for a temporary pause in proceedings.
Alex Eichenstein/CivilBeat/2023
Why Is It So Hard To Fix Hawaii’s Bottle Deposit Program?
The state has taken steps toward improvement but needs more time to implement recommendations, audit finds.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Plan B: State Turns To Pigs To Devour Oahu’s Invasive Beetle Problem
How much the program will cost and how it will roll out remains uncertain.
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.
Courtesy: Todd Yamashita/2021
Who Is Killing Hawaii’s Endangered Monk Seals?
People have killed at least 16 seals since 2009. Only one case been prosecuted.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Nuclear Descendants In Hawaii Are Incensed By Blown Bikini Atoll Reparation Funds
The council spent money on two ships, vehicles, an airplane and a block of land near Hilo.
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Longtime Geothermal Critics Refuse to Back Down As Puna Plant Eyes Expansion
Ongoing health, safety and cultural concerns have still not been addressed.