Environment

Green Lawns And Pools: Honolulu’s Biggest Water Users Struggle To Conserve 0 Despite calls to use 10% less water, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply says it hasn’t seen a significant drop in usage.

April 29, 2022 0

Honolulu’s biggest water users – including government agencies, hotels, condos, schools and hospitals – are under pressure to reduce their...

Lawsuit Leads To Critical Habitats For Endangered Species In The Pacific The Pacific sheath-tailed bat and the Guam tree snail are among the species that will benefit from the settlement.

April 19, 2022 0

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will designate critical habitats for 23 endangered species in the Pacific thanks to a...

Cleaning This Polluted Maui Harbor Requires Money, Land And Oysters 0 The County Council will vote on whether to approve $9.5 million for a state-of-the art wastewater treatment plant in Maalaea.

April 18, 2022 0

MAALAEA, Maui — When Peter Cannon was growing up in the 1950s, the bay outside his childhood home was a...

‘Committed to climate solutions’: UH campuses add another EV charging station

April 15, 2022 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/04/15/hawaii-news/committed-to-climate-solutions-uh-campuses-add-another-ev-charging-station/

Environment

SCIENTIFIC STUDY PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR RECOVERY OF ʻŌHIʻA Highlights Species Value in Capturing Carbon

April 13, 2022 0

SCIENTIFIC STUDY PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR RECOVERY OF ʻŌHIʻA Highlights Species Value in Capturing Carbon (HILO) – A newly released...

What Seaweed Can Tell Us About Our Environment In Hawaii 0 Native limu, which is linked to Hawaiian culture as well as the ecosystems it supports, faces threats from coastal development, climate change and invasive species.

April 12, 2022 0

Seaweed, macroalgae, kelp — there are many different names for the plants of the ocean but in Hawaii, it’s limu....

Upstart company wants to establish garbage-to-energy power plant to rival Oahu’s power facility

April 10, 2022 0

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/04/10/hawaii-news/south-korean-technology-pitched-to-make-more-electricity-from-trash-on-oahu/

Maui Resort, Earthjustice Look To Resolve Lawsuit Over Lights Injuring Seabirds …Jay Penniman, who manages Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project, is advocating for the creation of an islandwide seabird habitat conservation plan like Kauai has.

April 9, 2022 0

Settlement talks have been scheduled for next month in a lawsuit over how to protect endangered Hawaiian petrels from bright...

Hawaii Electric progress toward meeting performance targets that support our clean energy transformation and customer service

April 7, 2022 0

Aloha, You can now go online and track our progress toward meeting performance targets that support our clean energy transformation...

Producer responsibility bill hanging on in the Legislature: Bill seeks to reduce packaging waste in landfills

March 31, 2022 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/03/31/hawaii-news/producer-responsibility-bill-hanging-on-in-the-legislature-bill-seeks-to-reduce-packaging-waste-in-landfills/

Honolulu’s Ban On Plastic And Polystyrene Containers Is On Hold For 6 Months … Food vendors can keep using plastic and foam containers, at least for a few more months.

March 29, 2022 0

Implementation of Honolulu’s ban on plastic and polystyrene containers is being further delayed after businesses said supply chain challenges are preventing...

Burning Wood For Power? It’s A Question Utilities Commission Nominee Will Face … A key state senator is pushing for adding “firm renewables” to Hawaii’s mix of electricity sources, including two controversial projects.

March 23, 2022 0

Anyone wondering what key lawmakers want from Gov. David Ige’s nominee to the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission can look at...

‘Toxic’ Misinformation Is Fueling A Pacific Marine Sanctuary Debate … The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s advisers oppose added protections for the waters around the Northern Marianas islands.

March 22, 2022 0

The proposal for a new marine sanctuary in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is facing significant pushback over...

Hawaii corals found to be more resilient than first thought

March 21, 2022 0

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/03/21/hawaii-news/hawaii-corals-found-to-be-more-resilient-than-first-thought/

‘Photosynthesis at its best’: Cyanotech adds two new solar systems

March 15, 2022 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/03/15/hawaii-news/photosynthesis-at-its-best-cyanotech-adds-two-new-solar-systems/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Palmyra Atoll experiment demonstrates the beneficial power of native trees

March 13, 2022 0

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/03/13/hawaii-news/palmyra-experiment-demonstrates-the-beneficial-power-of-native-trees/

Driven up by Russian invasion, oil prices will push electric bills higher in coming months Now is the time to consider solar, take steps to conserve

March 10, 2022 0

Driven up by Russian invasion, oil prices will push electric bills higher in coming months Now is the time to...

Offshore Wind Energy Bill Sails Through Hawaii Senate …The House will now weigh in on how far floating wind farms must be from shore.

March 10, 2022 0

State senators are pushing forward a measure to set the minimum distance power-generating wind turbines must be from Hawaii’s shores...

COUNTY SCHEDULES INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING PĀHALA WASTEWATER FOR MARCH 16

March 3, 2022 0

COUNTY SCHEDULES INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING PĀHALA WASTEWATER FOR MARCH 16 The Department of Environmental Management will hold an informational...

University of Hawaii unveils public portal for information on climate

March 3, 2022 0

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/03/03/hawaii-news/uh-unveils-public-portal-for-information-on-climate/

Environment

Green Lawns And Pools: Honolulu’s Biggest Water Users Struggle To Conserve 0 Despite calls to use 10% less water, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply says it hasn’t seen a significant drop in usage.

Lawsuit Leads To Critical Habitats For Endangered Species In The Pacific The Pacific sheath-tailed bat and the Guam tree snail are among the species that will benefit from the settlement.

Cleaning This Polluted Maui Harbor Requires Money, Land And Oysters 0 The County Council will vote on whether to approve $9.5 million for a state-of-the art wastewater treatment plant in Maalaea.

‘Committed to climate solutions’: UH campuses add another EV charging station

SCIENTIFIC STUDY PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR RECOVERY OF ʻŌHIʻA Highlights Species Value in Capturing Carbon

What Seaweed Can Tell Us About Our Environment In Hawaii 0 Native limu, which is linked to Hawaiian culture as well as the ecosystems it supports, faces threats from coastal development, climate change and invasive species.

Upstart company wants to establish garbage-to-energy power plant to rival Oahu’s power facility

Maui Resort, Earthjustice Look To Resolve Lawsuit Over Lights Injuring Seabirds …Jay Penniman, who manages Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project, is advocating for the creation of an islandwide seabird habitat conservation plan like Kauai has.

Hawaii Electric progress toward meeting performance targets that support our clean energy transformation and customer service

Producer responsibility bill hanging on in the Legislature: Bill seeks to reduce packaging waste in landfills

Honolulu’s Ban On Plastic And Polystyrene Containers Is On Hold For 6 Months … Food vendors can keep using plastic and foam containers, at least for a few more months.

Burning Wood For Power? It’s A Question Utilities Commission Nominee Will Face … A key state senator is pushing for adding “firm renewables” to Hawaii’s mix of electricity sources, including two controversial projects.

‘Toxic’ Misinformation Is Fueling A Pacific Marine Sanctuary Debate … The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s advisers oppose added protections for the waters around the Northern Marianas islands.

Hawaii corals found to be more resilient than first thought

‘Photosynthesis at its best’: Cyanotech adds two new solar systems

Palmyra Atoll experiment demonstrates the beneficial power of native trees

Driven up by Russian invasion, oil prices will push electric bills higher in coming months Now is the time to consider solar, take steps to conserve

Offshore Wind Energy Bill Sails Through Hawaii Senate …The House will now weigh in on how far floating wind farms must be from shore.

COUNTY SCHEDULES INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING PĀHALA WASTEWATER FOR MARCH 16

University of Hawaii unveils public portal for information on climate

Man Arrested and Charged Following Drug Search Warrant in Kona

DUI Roadblock and Child Safety Seat Clinic April 25 in Hilo

INSTALLATION OF TWO SPEED HUMPS AND ONE SPEED TABLE IN HONALO

Waikoloa Theft Suspects Sought

Police Seek Three Suspects in Kona Assault

MAUI HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN 2026 BRIDGE BUILDER COMPETITION

Police Renew Request for Information on Woman Wanted for Questioning in Domestic Violence Incident

Hawaiʻi Police Department to Test New External Ballistic Vest Uniform

One-Way Traffic Pattern on Portion of Onomea Scenic Route April 26

4th Annual Kona HI-PAL Canoe Regatta Brings Keiki and Community Together

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