Climate Change

This Remote Hawaiian Island Had Vanished. Here’s Why Its Comeback Is Crucial 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.

Disease Could Kill Most of The Big Island’s ‘Ohi‘a Forests Within 20 Years 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.

Next President Will Shape The Future Of America’s Largest Marine Monument 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.

Half Of All Coral Reefs Are Dead. A Maui ‘Super Reef’ Offers Hope 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.

Insurance Prices Threaten An Affordable Housing Oasis In Hawaii 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.

Honolulu Voters To Decide If Climate Change Fund Needed 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.

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles Deal Fatal Blow To Hawaii Palm Trees 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?

Climate Advocates Want Tourists To Rent Electric Vehicles. Maui Shows Why That’s Hard 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.

Government Bureaucracy Complicates Maui’s Response To Sea Level Rise 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.

This Buddhist Temple Is Collapsing Into The Sea Off Maui 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.