Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders already face disproportionately high rates of diseases like diabetes.
Hawaii 2040: Climate Change
Civil Beat is exploring the effects of climate change in the islands and what is being done about it.
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Maui Is No Longer Safe For Hawaii’s Endangered Birds, Biologists Say
New refuges are sought as scientists battle disease-carrying mosquitoes in the face of a changing climate.
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How Do You Talk To People About Climate Change Without Freaking Them Out?
A majority of adults in Hawaii know global warming is happening, but not many discuss the issue with friends, family or co-workers.
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The Future For Fishing: Managing A Lucrative Resource In The Face Of Climate Change
Congressional leaders are considering ways to make the nation’s primary fisheries management law more effective as the planet warms.
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Six Feet Above: Where To Draw The Line On Sea Level Rise
Lawmakers are considering how far to set back new developments as well as specific strategies to deal with climate change.
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Hawaii 2040: What We Learned About Climate Change
The ambitious reporting project found myriad reasons for the public to be pessimistic about the effects of a warming planet on the islands. But also reasons for hope.
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Assessing Hawaii’s Zika Risk And Avoiding Carbon Offset Scams
We answer reader-submitted questions about man-of-war invasions, carbon offsets, Zika outbreaks and an inter-island ferry system.
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Deadly Mosquitoes Are Killing Off Hawaii’s Rare Forest Birds
Scientists are racing to eradicate disease-carrying mosquitoes from forests, but to some a solution still feels like forever away.
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How The Gas Company Plans To Fight A Bill Banning Gas Water Heaters
Hawaii Gas faces an uncertain future as the state moves to renewables. Now it’s creating a new entity to help advocate for gas.