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Could The End Be Near For Hawaii’s Resort Penguins? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Could The End Be Near For Hawaii’s Resort Penguins?

Local views are changing on what it means to provide an authentic Hawaii visitor experience. A recent failed vote to send more penguins to Maui reflects that.

How The Inflation Reduction Act Strengthens EPA鈥檚 Future Abilities To Curb Greenhouse Gases

How The Inflation Reduction Act Strengthens EPA鈥檚 Future Abilities To Curb Greenhouse Gases

The new legislation doesn鈥檛 get around the Supreme Court鈥檚 climate ruling in West Virginia v. EPA, but it amends the Clean Air Act to add new programs to reduce greenhouse gases.

These Sharp-Nosed Dogs Are Helping Hawaii Sniff Out Invasive Plants Courtesy: Tor Johnson

These Sharp-Nosed Dogs Are Helping Hawaii Sniff Out Invasive Plants

Conservation Dogs of Hawaii trains dogs to detect noxious species such as devil weed, rewarding them with treats and frisbees.

Maui Seabirds Still Face Danger From Bright Lights Courtesy: Andre Raine/2021

Maui Seabirds Still Face Danger From Bright Lights

The case against the Grand Wailea resort is headed for trial in April unless a settlement emerges.

Leaving The Island: The Messy, Contentious Reality Of Climate Relocation Olga Loginova/Columbia Journalism Investigations

Leaving The Island: The Messy, Contentious Reality Of Climate Relocation

In Louisiana, the Isle de Jean Charles project is a test case for how the government could voluntarily resettle communities threatened by climate change. It hasn鈥檛 gone smoothly.

With New Lawsuit, Advocates Prod Feds To Protect Hawaii Endangered Species DLNR

With New Lawsuit, Advocates Prod Feds To Protect Hawaii Endangered Species

The legal action applies to 49 species that were listed for federal protection in 2016.

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.

‘It’s A Nightmare’: Feral Pig Population Explosion Rattles East Honolulu Neighborhood Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

‘It’s A Nightmare’: Feral Pig Population Explosion Rattles East Honolulu Neighborhood

Aina Haina residents are reporting increasing porcine encounters and are turning to city and state officials for a rescue.