Climate Change

New Data Shows Hawaiian Islands Are Sinking Faster In Some Areas Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

New Data Shows Hawaiian Islands Are Sinking Faster In Some Areas

Infrastructure, businesses and communities in low-lying areas are at risk of flooding sooner than scientists initially anticipated, particularly in certain urban areas of Oʻahu.

Climate Change Science Atop Mauna Loa Could Stall Amid Federal Cuts Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Climate Change Science Atop Mauna Loa Could Stall Amid Federal Cuts

The NOAA office in Hilo that supports that carbon dioxide sampling has been flagged for a possible lease cancellation.

This Plant Can Power Grids, Planes, Poultry And Cattle. Hawaiʻi Isn’t Sold Courtesy: Par Pacific

This Plant Can Power Grids, Planes, Poultry And Cattle. Hawaiʻi Isn’t Sold

Business coalition asks for state tax credits to launch eco-friendly aviation fuel refining, but time is running out.

Hawaiʻi Agricultural Projects At Risk Amid Federal Funding Freeze (Courtesy: Kristina Holladay/2024)

Hawaiʻi Agricultural Projects At Risk Amid Federal Funding Freeze

Federal officials told Hawaiʻi nonprofits to delete references to climate change and Biden’s clean energy law from their websites.

Finally, An Answer To Why Earth’s Oceans Have Been On A Record Hot Streak Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Finally, An Answer To Why Earth’s Oceans Have Been On A Record Hot Streak

A new study finds that the rate of ocean warming has more than quadrupled over the past 40 years — and pinpoints why.

Papahānaumokuākea: A Talk Story Event About The Last Wild Place David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Papahānaumokuākea: A Talk Story Event About The Last Wild Place

Civil Beat Deputy Editor Nathan Eagle sits down with NOAA Research Ecologist Randy Kosaki to discuss their recent voyage to assess the health of the remote marine national monument at the far reaches of the Hawaiian archipelago.

Will NOAA’s Race To Make Papahānaumokuākea A National Sanctuary Survive Trump? Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Will NOAA’s Race To Make Papahānaumokuākea A National Sanctuary Survive Trump?

The added protection for the environmentally and culturally sensitive area in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands is set to take effect in March.

Supreme Court Lets Honolulu Lawsuit Against Oil And Gas Companies Proceed AP Photo/Alex Brandon/2023

Supreme Court Lets Honolulu Lawsuit Against Oil And Gas Companies Proceed

The companies had appealed to the Supreme Court in an effort to get the case moved to federal court, where they’ve successfully had suits tossed out.

The US Spent Billions Fighting Pacific Climate Change. Where Did It Go? Chad Blair/Civil Beat

The US Spent Billions Fighting Pacific Climate Change. Where Did It Go?

A GAO report says the U.S. needs more detailed information to ensure accountability over funding to help Indo-Pacific countries and territories address climate risks.

Hawaiian Knowledge And Western Science: A Recipe For Reef Recovery? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaiian Knowledge And Western Science: A Recipe For Reef Recovery?

Kahaluʻu Bay on the Big Island has become a focal point for blending science, tourist education and cultural know-how. So far, hopeful signs abound.