Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
This Remote Hawaiian Island Had Vanished. Here’s Why Its Comeback Is Crucial
The storm destroyed a primary nesting site for endangered sea turtles and monk seals. East Island’s reemergence in this remote atoll has become an unexpected sign of resilience against climate change.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Disease Could Kill Most of The Big Island’s ‘Ohi‘a Forests Within 20 Years
Inside the race to save the tree supporting Hawaii’s flora, fauna and culture.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Next President Will Shape The Future Of America’s Largest Marine Monument
With the effects of climate change bearing down, the race is on to ensure Papahānaumokuākea remains protected.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Half Of All Coral Reefs Are Dead. A Maui ‘Super Reef’ Offers Hope
Olowalu reef may be an example of how to survive climate change disaster — just 4 miles from the epicenter of the August 2023 Maui fire.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Insurance Prices Threaten An Affordable Housing Oasis In Hawaii
Puna homeowners live under the threat of a lava eruption, but skyrocketing insurance rates are causing many to rethink that choice.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu Voters To Decide If Climate Change Fund Needed
A proposed city charter amendment would funnel some property tax revenue to a Climate Resiliency Fund.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles Deal Fatal Blow To Hawaii Palm Trees
Dozens of infested coconut trees have been marked for removal on Oahu’s North Shore. Will they be replaced?
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Climate Advocates Want Tourists To Rent Electric Vehicles. Maui Shows Why That’s Hard
Transitioning rental car fleets to EVs could help the state meet its ambitious energy goals, but “range anxiety” leaves customers concerned about making it around the island.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2024
Government Bureaucracy Complicates Maui’s Response To Sea Level Rise
Conflicting guidance from permitting agencies makes it harder for the county to save or move roads threatened by the ocean.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
This Buddhist Temple Is Collapsing Into The Sea Off Maui
With nearby graves already swallowed by the ocean, sea level rise and coastal erosion are now threatening to destroy an iconic Zen mission and cemetery.