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Is Fencing The Future Of Hawaii’s Native Ecosystems? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Is Fencing The Future Of Hawaii’s Native Ecosystems?

Great stock has been put into fencing off native ecosystems, namely watersheds, to ensure that the state’s terrestrial and marine resources are protected for the future.

What Seaweed Can Tell Us About Our Environment In Hawaii Ku鈥榰 Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022

What Seaweed Can Tell Us About Our Environment In Hawaii

Native limu, which is linked to Hawaiian culture as well as the ecosystems it supports, faces threats from coastal development, climate change and invasive species.

This Study Offers A New Way Forward In The Debate Over Feral Cats Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

This Study Offers A New Way Forward In The Debate Over Feral Cats

To protect wildlife from free-roaming cats, a zone defense may be more effective than trying to get every feline off the street.

‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere. Hawaii Lawmakers Want To Ban Them Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere. Hawaii Lawmakers Want To Ban Them

The class of chemicals known as PFAS could be banned from certain food packaging products and firefighting foam.

Waipio Valley Road Closure Prompts Community Organizing, Legal Action Courtesy: Ed Johnston

Waipio Valley Road Closure Prompts Community Organizing, Legal Action

The road closure, which took many by surprise, has provoked emotional divisions among diverse groups of people who use the valley.

Maui Resort, Earthjustice Look To Resolve Lawsuit Over Lights Injuring Seabirds Courtesy: Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project

Maui Resort, Earthjustice Look To Resolve Lawsuit Over Lights Injuring Seabirds

Jay Penniman, who manages Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project, is advocating for the creation of an islandwide seabird habitat conservation plan like Kauai has.

Saving Kauai’s Kalihiwai Reservoir Is An Expensive Problem Courtesy: DLNR

Saving Kauai’s Kalihiwai Reservoir Is An Expensive Problem

In a last-ditch effort, some farmers and wildlife enthusiasts are trying to raise funds to save this relic of the plantation era.

Honolulu’s Ban On Plastic And Polystyrene Containers Is On Hold For 6 Months Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Honolulu’s Ban On Plastic And Polystyrene Containers Is On Hold For 6 Months

Food vendors can keep using plastic and foam containers, at least for a few more months.

Plan To Eradicate Mice That Attack Albatrosses On Midway Delayed Another Year Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Plan To Eradicate Mice That Attack Albatrosses On Midway Delayed Another Year

Federal biologists were confounded when they found Laysan albatrosses bloodied on Midway Atoll in 2015. The found the culprit — house mice.

These Environmental Bills Have Survived The Legislative Process So Far Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2017

These Environmental Bills Have Survived The Legislative Process So Far

Most of the bills proposed by the Environmental Legislative Caucus have died, with only five of 12 measures remaining.