Hawaii Governor's Office/2024
Naka Nathaniel: The Settlement In The Youth Climate Case Against Hawaii Is A Pretty Big Deal
The outcome of the Navahine lawsuit signaled a return to living by some of the fundamental concepts of the aloha spirit.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaii Settles Climate Change Lawsuit Filed By Youth Plaintiffs
The parties said the settlement was the first of its kind to address constitutional issues arising from climate change.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
More Homeowners Are Needed To Join The Push To Restore Honolulu’s Urban Watersheds
A three-year project in East Oahu funded by NOAA is off to a “remarkable” start, administrator says.
Courtesy of Save The Wetlands Hui
Maui Is Mapping Its Wetlands To Protect Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Some homeowners are concerned about unintended consequences, red tape and the effect on property values.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Plans For A BWS Desalination Plant In Kalaeloa Get A $19 Million Boost
Hirono called the effort to create a new drinking water source important to help protect Hawaii against climate change.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
New Coral Disease Forecast Tool Shows High Risks Of Summer Outbreaks In Hawaii
The online system can give marine managers across the Pacific better data to act on as climate change intensifies the problem.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
North Shore Homeowners Face Fines Of Nearly $1 Million For Fighting Erosion Illegally
As the shoreline shrinks, some residents do everything they can to protect their homes — even breaking the law.
Courtesy: Symbrosia
Cattle Are A Major Source Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Hawaii Seaweed Could Change That
Local businesses are getting big funding boosts to help make farmed algae part of the solution in addressing the amount of methane cattle produce.
NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration
How Data Gaps Could Put US Territories At Greater Risk For Climate Change
The Biden administration needs to develop a plan for how to address the data gaps in consultation with the territories, according to a recent report.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
Luxury Housing Planned For South Maui Prompts Concerns Over Water, Traffic And Affordability
The $1.4 billion project envisions 975 high-end homes in and around the Wailea resort community that would cater to seasonal residents.