‘Forever chemicals’ found in Waialua Sugar Pump 2 System
WAIALUA, Hawaii — OPU Waialua Corporation found “forever chemicals” in the Waialua Sugar Pump 2 System, which serves about 500...
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Honolulu…Manufactured compostables OK’d for green bins in ’25
HONOLULU — Starting in 2025, paper bags, certain takeout containers, coffee pods and other manufactured compostable material will be allowed...
County Council passes bill easing requirements for PV systems
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2023/11/17/hawaii-news/county-council-passes-bill-easing-requirements-for-pv-systems/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
A boost for residential solar
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/11/17/hawaii-news/a-boost-for-residential-solar/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Coral reef restoration project launched in West Hawaii
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2023/11/08/community/coral-reef-restoration-project-launched-in-west-hawaii/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Experts Raise Concerns Over Planned Use Of Olowalu Landfill To Store Fire Debris 0 Some think the toxic ash and debris from the Lahaina fire should be shipped to the mainland instead.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/11/experts-raise-concerns-over-planned-use-of-olowalu-landfill-to-store-fire-debris/
Why Hawaii became a hotbed of legal activism to protect the climate
When it comes to mitigating climate change, "yesterday's good enough has become today's unacceptable." That was what judges on Hawaii's...
Lab-Grown Corals Help Restore Damaged Reef In Hanauma Bay 0 The project demonstrated how it may be possible to restore larger areas much more quickly than would happen naturally.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/11/lab-grown-corals-help-restore-damaged-reef-in-hanauma-bay/
Discovering This New Plant Species On Maui Was Serendipity …. A team of scientists remains committed to preventing species from going extinct in Hawaii.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/10/discovering-this-new-plant-species-on-maui-was-serendipity/
THE NEXT TOOL FOR SAVING KAUA‘I FOREST BIRDS FROM EXTINCTION INTRODUCED
THE NEXT TOOL FOR SAVING KAUA‘I FOREST BIRDS FROM EXTINCTION INTRODUCED (KOKE‘E-WAIMEA CANYON STATE PARK, KAUA‘I) – A...
From Invasion to Restoration: Healing Kohala’s Watershed
From Invasion to Restoration: Healing Kohala's Watershed We are pleased to share that during our most recent visit to a...
Consumer challenges Hawaiian Tropic’s ‘Reef Friendly’ sunscreen label in Second Circuit A buyer says the product’s label is misleading because it claims the product is “Reef Friendly” despite including chemicals known to harm coral reefs.
MANHATTAN (CN) — Hawaiian Tropic faced a threat Wednesday to its “Reef Friendly” sunscreen in the Second Circuit Court of...
Marconi Point landowners warned about unauthorized clearing
Fifteen landowners in the Marconi Point area of Kahuku have been warned to stop clearing land, removing trees and spreading...
PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT FOR REUSABLE FOOD & DRINKWARE SYSTEM; OCT. 24-28
PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT FOR REUSABLE FOOD & DRINKWARE SYSTEM; OCT. 24-28 Hawaiʻi County, in collaboration with Zero Waste Hawai‘i Island...
North Shore Landowners Cited For Clearing Native Plants Along Beach 3 Hawaii officials are investigating potential harm to seabirds and an endangered native bee species that relied on the area.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/10/north-shore-landowners-cited-for-clearing-native-plants-along-beach/
Honolulu recognized amongst Greenest Cities in America by WalletHub
Honolulu recognized amongst Greenest Cities in America by WalletHub HONOLULU – Honolulu has been recognized as one of the Greenest...
Energy strategy questioned: Expert cautions County Council about its power and waste preferences
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/10/18/hawaii-news/energy-strategy-questioned-expert-cautions-county-council-about-its-power-and-waste-preferences/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Discover Opportunities for Sustainability at the Multi-Island Green Business Forum
Discover Opportunities for Sustainability at the Multi-Island Green Business Forum The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) encourages businesses to attend...
This State Employee Is Scouring The Earth For Solutions To Combat Hawaii’s Invasive Species 0 Government needs to speed up its approval process and invest in research infrastructure to defeat a list of environmentally and economically threatening pests, experts say.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/10/this-state-employee-is-scouring-the-earth-for-solutions-to-combat-hawaiis-invasive-species/
Wildlife conservation agencies (state and federal) are one step closer to protecting forest birds from mosquito-borne diseases in Kauaʻi
Wildlife conservation agencies (state and federal) are one step closer to protecting forest birds from mosquito-borne diseases in Kauaʻi ...
