While we may not be apocalyptically doomed, we are definitely doomed to change.
Are We Doomed? And Other Burning Environmental Questions
What the heck is reef-safe sunscreen? Where does all the trash go? Why is it so hot? Join Civil Beat as we tackle your questions about Hawaii’s environment. Smart. Irreverent. Never boring. This is not your grandma’s science podcast.
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What Has The Pandemic Taught Us About Climate Change?
Some say systematic failures to respond to COVID-19 reveal just how challenging it will be to stop climate change, while others see reasons for hope.
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Does My Electric Car Actually Help The Environment?
Focusing on your car’s carbon impact may be misguided.
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How Is Oahu’s Trash Impacting the Waianae Coast?
Debates within the Nanakuli and Maili community about a possible landfill expansion are heating up.
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How Do I Teach My Kids About Climate Change?
We collected resources and advice for stress-free ways to talk to your kids about a stressful subject.
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Why Doesn’t Honolulu Recycle More?
Government contracts, geography and economics make it difficult to increase recycling on the island.
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Is The Pandemic Creating More Litter?
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of single-use plastics back into our lives and onto our beaches.
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Is There Environmental Racism In Hawaii?
Race relations in Hawaii are different than many other places in the country, but that doesn’t mean that racism hasn’t affected the health of communities of color.
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Can Aquarium Fishing Be Sustainable?
A group wants to reopen waters around the Big Island for commercial aquarium fishing, raising questions about the environmental impact of the multimillion-dollar industry.