Report: Climate Change Is Hurting Oceans — And Us — More Than Expected
The first ocean-specific report by a prestigious international panel underscores the urgency of taking action now to reduce carbon emissions and limit global warming.
2 Dolphins Euthanized After Stranding On Maui Beach
There was another mass stranding in the same area less than a month ago.
Maui Council Settles Lawsuit Over Clean Water Act
The U.S. Supreme Court had been set to hear the case in November.
Freaking Out About Climate Change? This Might Help
Civil Beat follows an Ala Moana resident looking for ways to help with climate change in the first episode of “Are We Doomed? And Other Burning Environmental Questions.”
Our New Audio Reporter Brings Her Passion For The Environment To Hawaii
Claire Caulfield will tackle reader questions about the environment for Civil Beat’s newest podcast.
Why No One Knows How Many Green Energy Jobs Exist In Hawaii
Hawaii’s shift to renewable energy was meant to trigger an explosion of new jobs, but officials aren’t closely tracking employment in the sector.
Is This The New Normal? Hawaii Wrestles With Record Heat
Climatologists are frustrated by the lack of action in response to manmade global warming, but there are some simple solutions that could provide relief.
Why The Growing Demand For AC Threatens Hawaii’s Renewable Energy Goals
Far more residents now have air conditioning to deal with a warming climate. But their increased electrical use makes the problem worse.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Bracing For The Fiercer Storms To Come
There are growing concerns about how climate change is impacting Hawaii’s ability to withstand hurricanes and other severe weather.