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The Navy Replaced Its Leaky Fuel Tanks In California. Why Not Oahu?聽 Chief Petty Officer Yan Kennon, DVIDS

The Navy Replaced Its Leaky Fuel Tanks In California. Why Not Oahu?聽

In California and Washington, the Navy said its World War II-era tanks should be retired. But in Hawaii, the Navy says its tanks from the same era are working great.聽

Where in the World Do We Send Our Recycling? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Where in the World Do We Send Our Recycling?

These six graphs show how Hawaii鈥檚 trash circled the globe last year.

Yale Report Says Guam Vets Likely Exposed To Agent Orange Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Yale Report Says Guam Vets Likely Exposed To Agent Orange

The new report conflicts with a federal analysis that found no evidence of the toxin on the island.

16 New Solar Farms For Hawaii But Utility Won’t Say Where Exactly Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

16 New Solar Farms For Hawaii But Utility Won’t Say Where Exactly

The public might have to wait 30 days for details of plans for 16 solar-plus-storage or standalone storage projects on three islands

Are Cats Bad For Hawaii鈥檚 Environment? Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat

Are Cats Bad For Hawaii鈥檚 Environment?

Yes, cats can catch COVID-19, but that鈥檚 not the only reason to keep them indoors. For the health of Hawaii鈥檚 native animals, experts say all cats should be indoor pets.

Hawaii Reps Want Kaena Point To Be A National Heritage Area Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Hawaii Reps Want Kaena Point To Be A National Heritage Area

Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Ed Case introduced a resolution to study the idea.

Well-Known Monk Seal Found Dead On Oahu’s Windward Side Alana Eagle/Civil Beat

Well-Known Monk Seal Found Dead On Oahu’s Windward Side

UPDATED: COVID-19 restrictions prevented a post-mortem exam to determine the cause of death for R5AY, or “Honey Girl.”

US Supreme Court Rules Against Maui In Major Clean Water Case Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2019

US Supreme Court Rules Against Maui In Major Clean Water Case

UPDATED: The decision averted what many environmentalists feared was a gutting of the Clean Water Act.

How Do I Grow My Own Food During A Pandemic? Courtesy: Melani Spielman

How Do I Grow My Own Food During A Pandemic?

Reduce your trips to the grocery store with these tips on home gardening in Hawaii, and help the environment while you鈥檙e at it.

Judge: Endangered Species Habitat on Big Island Must Be Protected Courtesy: Karl Magnacca

Judge: Endangered Species Habitat on Big Island Must Be Protected

Order comes seven years after the plants and animals were listed as endangered.