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

Niue is funding conservation efforts by selling sponsorship of its ocean.

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

With global warming, the risk of wildfires will only get worse.

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

Climate change continues to threaten native birds, but a potential fix is in the offing.

Honolulu’s managing director will assess existing fire studies to determine risks as well as firefighting and other emergency response capabilities.

The concern aligns with a national trend of increasing rates and limited coverage in areas at a high risk of the effects of climate change.

Connecting with others reduces feelings of depression and hopelessness.