Enough Talk — Honolulu Needs To Restrict Single-Use Plastics
Compromises have already been made, but some business organizations seem determined to oppose this much-needed legislation.
Sterling Higa: Bans On Plastic Bags, Containers Are No Panacea
As the city considers tougher plastic bag restrictions and a ban on Styrofoam food containers, they shouldn’t downplay the cost of the plan for small businesses.
Monsanto Fined $10 Million For Using Banned Pesticide On Maui
The chemical company continued to use a pesticide banned in 2013 for about a year after the prohibition.
New Snags Hold Back Ala Wai Flood Control Project
UPDATED: Both the city and a state court judge have issues with the environmental impact reports, halting the controversial flood control project.
How A Doctor And A Reverend On Oahu Became Climate Warriors
The two are taking new approaches to their work in the face of climate change.
Barry Myers Withdraws As Trump’s NOAA Nominee
The president’s pick to head the agency cited health reasons but had faced a mountain of criticism.
Schatz To Marines: Rethink Project That Threatens Ewa Beach
Neighbors and government officials say an environmental study is needed, but the Marine Corps has said it isn’t legally required to do one.
Restoring Kawainui Marsh After Years Of Neglect Is Not As Easy As It Could Be
Lots of different groups want to restore and protect the iconic Oahu wetland. They just can’t agree on how best to do it.
How Will Climate Change Affect Surfing In Hawaii?
Some iconic surf breaks could be completely eliminated while others will see bigger waves than ever before.
Ewa Beach Residents Want Marines To Take Another Look At Retaining Wall
Military says it’s fine but Hawaii’s top coastal management official calls the project part of a “death knell” for the islands’ beaches.