North Shore windmills expect to kill more endangered bats and birds than originally expected.
One of the critically rare native Hawaiian crows appears to be incubating an egg, but first-time parents are not usually successful.
There was a lot of talk about the need to address sea level rise and other problems but virtually no action in the Hawaii Legislature.
Researchers are using satellite collars and other new tools to improve efforts to identify, isolate and dispose of the cats that pose the biggest risk.
Herds of wild cows on the slopes of Mauna Kea are contributing to rapid ohia death and spreading invasive species, the department says.
Federal engineers could ease the impacts of its plan if it also worked to restore the local ecology, conservationists say. The agency says its hands are tied.
It includes turtles in the waters of the Hawaiian Archipelago.
Measures big and small died this session with little fanfare as time runs out to combat the disastrous effects of a warming planet.
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Researchers are using satellite collars and other new tools to improve efforts to identify, isolate and dispose of the cats that pose the biggest risk.
Herds of wild cows on the slopes of Mauna Kea are contributing to rapid ohia death and spreading invasive species, the department says.
Federal engineers could ease the impacts of its plan if it also worked to restore the local ecology, conservationists say. The agency says its hands are tied.
It includes turtles in the waters of the Hawaiian Archipelago.
Measures big and small died this session with little fanfare as time runs out to combat the disastrous effects of a warming planet.
Tests detect high levels of oxybenzone, which is toxic to coral, at Kahaluu Beach Park. A ban on the chemical starts in 2021.
Studies show marine animals, such as whales and sea otters, trap large amounts of carbon in the ocean.
A New York Times survey of the top 18 Democratic candidates shows a wide range of positions on climate change issues.
Starkist agreed to pay penalties for violating a 2018 settlement.
The vote was unanimous in favor of the governor’s nomination to head the state land department.
Climate and economic experts believe carbon taxes can change consumer habits and slow down the effects of climate change.
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