Climate Change

Haunani Kane Is Inspiring The Next Generation Of Hawaiian Scientists Courtesy: Jason Patterson

Haunani Kane Is Inspiring The Next Generation Of Hawaiian Scientists

The geologist, educator and voyager is tackling climate challenges with community-based solutions.

This State Employee Is Scouring The Earth For Solutions To Combat Hawaii’s Invasive Species Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

This State Employee Is Scouring The Earth For Solutions To Combat Hawaii’s Invasive Species

Government needs to speed up its approval process and invest in research infrastructure to defeat a list of environmentally and economically threatening pests, experts say.

Could A Community Land Trust Give Locals More Control Of Lahaina? Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Could A Community Land Trust Give Locals More Control Of Lahaina?

Concerns over the potential loss of land in the town began almost immediately.

Hawaii Wildfire-Fighting Force Eyes Eightfold Increase In Funding Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Wildfire-Fighting Force Eyes Eightfold Increase In Funding

Purchasing new firefighting vehicles and drastically reducing fuel for fires reduction would be priorities.

Indigenous Peoples Are Being Excluded From A Global Pool Of Climate Cash Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Indigenous Peoples Are Being Excluded From A Global Pool Of Climate Cash

The U.N. says the world is spending trillions on climate action and only a fraction is going to Indigenous communities.

Fast-Growing And Fire-Resistant Grasses Are Flourishing In Hawaii Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2023

Fast-Growing And Fire-Resistant Grasses Are Flourishing In Hawaii

Grass from East Indian sugarcane to African Guinea grass have been introduced to Hawaii for centuries, predating the state’s increased risk of wildfire.

Hawaii Needs To Build Hundreds More Miles Of Firebreaks To Protect Against Wildfire Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Needs To Build Hundreds More Miles Of Firebreaks To Protect Against Wildfire

Fire officials and landowners have known for years about gaps in Hawaii’s firebreaks and fuelbreaks. The problem boils down to money and cooperation.