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Whether you're stuck in traffic on the H-1 Freeway, or waiting in line at the grocery store, it's easy to get bogged down with life. But there's a... More>>
As coral reefs continue to die off from environmental stresses, including global warming, the Waikiki Aquarium has come up with a ... More>>
Turning food waste into fuel is not a new concept, but now more restaurants are showing off their commitment to going green... More>>
In this week's Earth and Sea Project report, we take you to a beach on Oahu's North Shore where Hawaiian green ... More>>
A partnership between the state Department of Transportation and the University of Hawaii helps beautify our roadways, while saving some money at the same ... More>>
More brides and grooms-to-be are making Mother Nature a part of their wedding plans, with couples going green as they walk down ... More>>
A Hawaii scuba instructor and underwater videographer takes a journey to the center of the ocean and finds... More>>
It's probably one of the coolest parking garages you'll see and it's helping out the environment as well. For about a year now, the ... More>>
Lawmakers will soon seen the State Capitol in a new light. A greener light. Efforts to conserve energy are going up all over ... More>>
Maui County is trying to do its part to become less dependent on fossil fuels. This Toyota Prius averages about 65 miles per... More>>
Four, auto body shops on Oahu are now doing their part, to help the environment. For more than 20 years, they've been friendly competitors ... More>>
Hawaii keiki learn how to go green before even entering pre-school. Gigi and her mom paint a pink kite they put together out of ... More>>
They are helping Hawaii go green, but some plants also pose problems in our islands. And its up to one Oahu team to hunt for ... More>>
One local company's product is getting flattened in the quest for greener, recycled materials. And this island business couldn't be ... More>>
Every week, the City and County of Honolulu collects tons of green waste around Oahu. At the crack of dawn they rev-up and... More>>
Two teams from St. Andrew's Priory recently returned from the International Science and Engineering Fair in Reno, Nevada. One of... More>>
The Honolulu Zoo is sending a strong message. They're joining the fight, to help save the environment and they're doing it in places, you might ... More>>
Conservationists at Waimea Valley are celebrating the recent birth of three Alae Ula chicks. There are less than one-thousand ... More>>
There's a program that gets abandoned fishing nets, "out" of the ocean. Floating around in the North Pacific, they're hazardous to marine ... More>>
Hawaii-based long-line fisherman often find abandoned fishing nets when out at sea. The nets can damage boats, as well as... More>>
Composting with worms transforms garbage into a nutrient-rich fertilizer for plants. And the practice is catching on... More>>
There's a most unusual farm on the leeward side of the Big Island. It doesn't grow anything, but it's taking a lot of heat. It looks like... More>>
Students at a local high school are growing plants without dirt, and are achieving great results. High school cafeterias are a thing of the... More>>
Students from Sunset Beach Christian School are learning how to use traditional dyes from island ... More>>
Go green this spring by making soap using products found in nature. Leaves, flowers, and herbs. All found at the botanical... More>>
Nestled along the beautiful mountains on the Valley Isle lies an effort by a world-class producer to keep that beauty in tact. In this Earth... More>>
The United States Coast Guard is looking at ways to go green and that includes analyzing their trash. College interns put on their... More>>
High school students from Myron B. Thompson Academy learn about Hawaii's endangered coral reefs using cutting edge technology. Take a virtual... More>>
The Coast Guard Base exchange is conserving energy and eliminating waste this March. Paper or plastic? It's a question no longer being asked at... More>>
The Honolulu Zoo isn't letting anything go to waste. In this Earth and Sea project report, the interesting way zookeepers are using their biggest animals to... More>>
It is one of the most popular classes at Windward Community college. On board the Honu Kai, they head out to sea for a lesson in environmental... More>>
With leaner times for many in the islands, hundreds of Oahu residents have found a way to get food without paying for it. And this is turning into a... More>>
More efforts are underway to help restore Maunalua Bay on Oahu. Fourth and fifth graders learn to make an environmental difference. Nine-year-old... More>>
KALIHI (KHNL) - Damien Memorial School students feel a bit cooler nowadays. New additions to their ... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - Oahu's wastewater treatment centers have been discharging their final product ... More>>
MANELE BAY, Lanai (KHNL) - On the island of Lanai, there is a relationship between the resorts and the surrounding landscape. The Four Seasons Resort at ... More>>
LANAI (KHNL) - Marine biologists get a first-hand look at Lanai's Manele Bay marine conservation district. What they learn, will be passed on, to keep the bay and... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - One of Hawaii's natural stone companies finds a unique way to protect the environment. It replaces its gas-powered vehicles with a fleet of... More>>
LANAI (KHNL) - In this Earth and Sea Project report we return to the island of Lanai where students use new age technology, to map out an ancient ... More>>
LANAI (KHNL) - Calling it "historical and transformational", Governor Linda Lingle recently announced plans to help fast track the state's renewable energy goals. As... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - A professional race car driver is taking her environmental campaign to Hawaii's ... More>>
LIHUE, Kauai (KHNL) - It's a new breakthrough to help kill off invasive weeds in Hawaii. In this Earth and Sea Project report, the Nature Conservancy is testing a camera... More>>
MANOA (KHNL) - To some, hawaii is known as the "Endangered Species Capitol of the World." That's because so many animals and plants here have... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - The U.S. Coast Guard removed four tons of nets and debris from Kure Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands last week. The debris recovery in ... More>>
WAIPIO (KHNL) - It's a growing trend for businesses across Oahu. Solar panels are taking over more ... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - From scales to tails, we know what sea creatures look like. But how many of us can actually say, we've heard the sounds they make? These are the sounds... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - Going green is the trend these days, and one retailer decided he wouldn't let all of the high end stores that surround him stop his mission to be... More>>
MAKAPUU (KHNL) - Hawaii's wild green sea turtle population got a little larger today. a group of them were released from captivity... More>>
WAIKIKI (KHNL) - Did you know, invisible dangers lurk in Hawaii's air, land and water? In this Earth and Sea Project report, we zero in on bad microbes. From a distance... More>>
WAIMANALO (KHNL) - Hawaii's green sea turtle population is about to get a boost. After being bred in captivity, Sea Life Park will release five of the endangered animals... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - The University of Hawaii has successfully recycled 1.5 million pounds of electronics during last week's eWaste Disposal Days program. The collection ... More>>
KAHUKU (KHNL) - A super sea crop is sprouting up on Oahu's North Shore. Scientists are working with the University of Hawaii, using marine agriculture to spread... More>>
MOLOKAI (KHNL) - From four nests a decade ago to more than four hundred today, Molokai's Mo'omomi preserve is home to a thriving colony of... More>>
WAIKIKI (KHNL) - In this Earth and Sea Project report, we zero in on something so small, you can't see them with the naked eye. But they do a world of good. And they... More>>
MAUI (KHNL) - Iao Valley on Maui is one of Hawaii's most visited natural attractions. Each year, three fourth's of... More>>
KAILUA (KHNL) - Invasive plants get attention from a group of Oahu elementary school students. It's back breaking work but for fourth graders at... More>>
KONA (KHNL) - Some endangered birds will soon be taking flight once again in their native environment and they will do so thanks in part to... More>>
NIU VALLEY (KHNL) - Millions of kids took a healthier route to school as part of International Walk to School Day. About 100 students, teachers and parents, from... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - In this Earth and Sea Report, we find out how children can play a role in going green and we tell you the five simple steps you can take, to help.... More>>
KONA COAST, Hawaii (KHNL) - Five leaders speak out on the health of our planet's oceans. Differing views, but shared concern from governors of two island territories and... More>>
LANAI (KHNL) - Maui Electric Company and Castle & Cooke announced their recent power purchase agreement. Under the agreement, MECO has agreed to... More>>
LIHUE, Kauai (KHNL) - While there are many who feel efforts to rescue Newell's shearwaters are worth it, some feel it's too costly, especially when the seabirds crash... More>>
KAPAHI (KHNL) - They're a native seabird to Hawaii, but they've been disappearing at an alarming rate, which has forced the Newell's Shearwaters to become... More>>
HALEAKALA, Maui (KHNL) - Caring for public lands in Maui is a theme that extends all the way to the top of Mount Haleakala... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - National Public Lands Day is on September 27, a day where all across the country volunteers will be engaged in... More>>
GREAT BARRIER REEF, Australia (KHNL) - Down under in the ocean depths of Australia's Great Barrier Reef scientists have discovered... More>>
MANOA, Oahu (KHNL) - Rare Hawaiian plant species might get a chance to recover with the help of extra funds... More>>
KEALIA, Kauai (KHNL) - The next time you drive by Kealia Beach on the northeastern shore line of the Garden Isle, look for "Kealanani" across the street. Formerly the... More>>
KOOLAU MOUNTAINS (KHNL) - It takes 25 years to produce just one glass of drinking water. The Koolau Mountain's watershed, that forms Oahu's windward coast, produces... More>>
KAHOOLAWE (KHNL) - Military bombing has destroyed much of the island of Kahoolawe. But some cultural sites remain untouched. Those who lived on... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) -In an effort to save and protect Pacific coral reefs from predicted mass coral bleaching... More>>
KAILUA, Big Island (KHNL) -At the 10th meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force in Hawaii, the Governor of Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia, Sebastian Anefal announced... More>>
PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA (KHNL) - A long trip out to sea ends with exciting discoveries in the remote ... More>>
KAILUA-KONA, Big Island (KHNL) - A group of people working to make a difference in the health of our coral reefs is honored at the 4th Annual Living Reef Awards. Twelve people and ... More>>
KAHOOLAWE (KHNL) - Much of Kahoolawe has not been touched since the military cleanup, leaving it raw and rugged. But some areas, under constant care, are... More>>
NORTHWEST HAWAIIAN ISLANDS (KHNL) - The Bush administration announced this week it wants to create three new national monuments in the ... More>>
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KHNL) - President Bush has announced a plan that would protect three Pacific island chains. The proposal would conserve parts of the ... More>>
KAHOOLAWE (KHNL) - Kahoolawe is an island of extremes. But one area is thriving and is full of life and hope for all of Hawaii. Much of Kahoolawe is barren, eroded and... More>>
PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA (KHNL) - Health officials have confirmed avian botulism caused of the death of at least 134 Laysan ducks on Midway Atoll in... More>>
HAWAII KAI (KHNL) - A new study released Thursday, finds that scuba divers are willing to pay higher prices to see a healthy ocean ecosystem. Scuba divers are... More>>
KAHOOLAWE, Maui (KHNL) - For many, Kahoolawe's history may be a mystery. It was once an island prison and ranchers failed a number of times to tame its... More>>
COCONUT ISLAND (KHNL) - This exclusive Earth and Sea report gives us a closer look at world renowned scientist, doctor Sylvia Earle. She's in Hawaii to discuss... More>>
KAKAAKO (KHNL) - Oahu's south shore is home to some of the best surfing conditions in Hawaii. However, it's what's below that has scientists at ... More>>
KAHOOLAWE (KHNL) - Kahoolawe is the smallest of the main Hawaiian islands, but has played a big part in our military readiness. It's a place where no one lives, and few... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - In this Earth and Sea Project report, we reveal a unique Web site, aimed at helping marine biologists save sea life. Researchers believe, to appreciate the... More>>
WAIKIKI (KHNL) - The 16th annual Hawaii Conservation Conference got underway Tuesday morning in Waikiki. The Hawaii Conservation Alliance headed ... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - A world renowned scientist, explorer, diver and adventurer is back on Oahu this week. Dr. Sylvia Earle was a guest on KHNL News 8 Today. She's on... More>>
By Diane Ako - bio | email & Sisto Domingo HONOLULU (KHNL) - In tonight's earth and sea project report, a team of Hawaii scientists may have discovered a new species... More>>
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS (KHNL) - They're actually painted beige and blue. But being "green" is what's most important about a number of new homes on... More>>
HALEIWA (KHNL) - They are two master surfboard shapers looking at new ways to make surfboards out of environmentally friendly materials. It's a quest to change... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - More than three-quarters of Hawaii's reef fish are in critical condition. And our reefs are... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - Power from the sun will soon be generating enough electricity for 500 homes on the Big Island. After a ground breaking... More>>
KAILUA (KHNL) - Cutting down trees and pulling out plants. It might not sound earth friendly, but it ... More>>
NORTH SHORE (KHNL) - About a quarter of Oahu's beaches have been lost over the last century. Healthy beaches have lots of sand. But when landowners permanently... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - 'Going Green.' It's a phrase we hear time and time again, but how many people are ... More>>
WAIKIKI (KHNL) -- They help give Hawaii their world class surf breaks and provide ecosystems for water life. But coral reefs across the country are in bad ... More>>
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (KHNL) - Nearly half of coral reef ecosystems in the U.S. are in "poor" or "fair" condition, according to a new report released by... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - To celebrate the International Year of the Reef, the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program has donated more than 100 copies of its... More>>
KAENA POINT (KHNL) -- Kaena Point is Oahu's most westerly chunk of land and home to albatross, shearwaters and dozens of endangered and ... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - When you're chowing down on a plate lunch, you're probably not wondering where the Styrofoam plate will end up. But now, there's an... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - A bill requiring new homes to have solar panels escaped the Governors veto list, but she's going to let it become law without her signature... More>>
SUNSET BEACH (KHNL) - Master shapers, Jeff Bushman and Kyle Bernhardt are launching a new green label, Country Feeling Surfboards. Together they have created... More>>
KANEOHE (KHNL) - A Kaneohe man may hold one of the keys to unlocking the growing problem of global warming. So why is a federal agency that's commending him... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - A local solar integrator recently completed a photovoltaic solar electric power system at a military neighborhood in record time. Suntech Hawaii... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - A new bill was signed into law Thursday and it protects one of the world's most endangered species. The Hawaiian monk seal gets... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - Protecting marine life and cleaning our ocean. Those are the results of a mission just completed by scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric administration, More>>
WAIANAE (KHNL) - When you think of endangered species in Hawaii, snails may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Big efforts are underway to save ... More>>
WAILEA, Maui (KHNL) - For the first time in almost ten years, all four Maui Film Festival cinemas, Celestial Cinema, SandDance Theater, Maui SkyDome and... More>>
KEKAHA, Kauai (KHNL) - In this Earth and Sea Project report, we take you to an eco-friendly farm on the island of Kauai. But at this facility... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) - Surfers and swimmers have some company in the water off Oahu's South shore. NOAA launched two new buoys. They will monitor dioxide and... More>>
HANAUMA BAY (KHNL) -- Hawaii draws many to see the beauty of the islands. Some come from around the world to see the spectacular sights here but the biggest attraction for a group of visiting Chinese... More>>
KEAHOLE (KHNL) -- A beautiful but endangered marine creature called a sea dragon is on the brink of extinction. But a Hawaii Island couple is trying to save it... More>>
OAHU'S SOUTH SHORE (KHNL) -- The government wants to keep a closer eye on the ocean and Thursday, that effort got a major boost from... More>>
WAIANAE (KHNL) -- The U.S. military hopes to preserve some of Oahu's most endangered plants. Their goal is to collect seedlings and re-plant them in... More>>
HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (KHNL) -- Hawaii's biggest draw is its natural beauty. It brings in millions of visitors to enjoy the sun, surf and... More>>
EAST OAHU (KHNL) -- In an effort to better protect the bay, the park began limiting the number of daily visitors back in 2002. That's when... More>>
KAHULUU BAY, Big Island (KHNL) -- A Big Island bay is copying many of Hanauma Bay's educational efforts to protect its own natural... More>>
HANAUMA BAY (KHNL) -- Visitors to Hanauma Bay are greeted by an enchanting mural created by local artist Thomas Dier. His vision for the artwork was... More>>
HANAUMA BAY (KHNL) -- From the overlook Hanauma Bay's water looks clear and pristine, but what's happening below the surface. Is the marine life as... More>>
HANAUMA BAY (KHNL) -- There was a time when Hanauma Bay was literally loved to death. People flooded the waters, destroying coral reefs and... More>>
HANAUMA BAY (KHNL) -- As Hanauma Bay continues to heal, so do some folks who visit there, including one Marine who made the trip from ... More>>
HANAUMA BAY (KHNL) -- Hanauma Bay's Nature Preserve sees more than 3,000 visitors each day...with snorkeling as one of the main ... More>>
KEAHOLE, Hawaii (KHNL) -- They're one of the most magical and enchanting creatures of the animal kingdom: seahorses. And they're on the brink of ... More>>
MAPUNAPUNA (KHNL) -- Some drivers search for deals. Others have found a way to pass by the pump less frequently. We're all cringing at ... More>>
KANEOHE (KHNL) -- Water Woman and Oily Al. They're a couple of the characters thousands of Hawaii school kids know well. Eighty third graders at... More>>
WAIKIKI (KHNL) -- Kuhio Beach in Waikiki is recognized as one of the best in America, and the State hopes that will help draw more visitors to... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) -- Along with thousands of acres of agricultural land in the islands, many Hawaii lawns and gardens stay green through the use of More>>
FAGATELE BAY, Samoa (KHNL) -- It's the smallest and most remote of the 13 National Marine Sanctuaries. Yet Fagatele Bay in American Samoa boasts... More>>
HAWAII KAI (KHNL) - There are fresh efforts to revive the unhealthy waters at Maunalua Bay. There is an aggressive push to conduct sort of a physical exam on the bay to help stop the... More>>
MANOA (KHNL) -- The University of Hawaii at Manoa takes the lead in the fight against global warming. It's a growing concern all over the world and scientists blame... More>>
KEAUHOU, Hawaii (KHNL) - It's a beautiful Big Island bay, that is in danger of being loved to death. Kahaluu Bay is known ... More>>
WAIALUA (KHNL) -- A community mural project which depicts Waimea Bay and spans Waialua High School's 28' tall by 120' long gym wall was a huge success. Marine artist... More>>
WAIKIKI (KHNL) -- As one of the most endangered marine mammals in America, the fight to save the Hawaiian Monk Seal is going national. Hawaiian monk seals... More>>
MAALAEA, Maui (KHNL) -- The shallow banks surrounding our islands create a gigantic living laboratory for scientists who study humpback ... More>>
PEARL CITY (KHNL) -- Over 500 students celebrate Oahu's Agriculture and Environmental Awareness Day. Insects, plants, reptiles, and a giant ... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) -- Our Earth and Sea Project begins under the sea. In the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, one of our planet's remaining shining examples of... More>>
KAILUA (KHNL) -- Some windward Oahu students spent this Earth Day showing off some of their projects aimed at making planet earth a better place for ... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL)-- There is a measure moving thru the State Capitol to elevate an endangered Hawaii ... More>>
MOKAUEA ISLAND (KHNL) -- Some girl scouts from the Noelani and the Honpa Hongwanji troops participated in the Mokauea Island ... More>>
WAIKIKI (KHNL) -- More than 8,000 people were at the Kokua Fest Sunday night on this annual Earth Day event. Besides his music, local singer ... More>>
MOANALUA (KHNL) -- Some Moanalua kids got into the spirit of Earth Day, by recycling with worms! This is Donovan and Camryn Lee. They're here with... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) -- For the past four years, the Organization Kai Makana has been trying to restore the island of Mokauea off Oahu. Saturday, they put More>>
MOUNT KAALA (KHNL) -- At 4,025 feet, Mount Kaala is the tallest mountain on Oahu. It's also home to native Hawaiian plants that need to be... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) -- Verizon Wireless wants to make a difference this Earth Day by asking people to recycle old cell phones or accessories they are ... More>>
WAIALUA (KHNL) -- In honor of Earth Day, marine artist and avid waterman Hilton Alves will begin work on a community mural, depicting ... More>>
Pupukea, Oahu (KHNL)--It's easy to see why so many people visit Sharks Cove in Pupukea on Oahu's north shore. "We saw a few whales which was amazing cause I never seen that before either. There's all More>>
KAILUA BAY (KHNL) -- A ban has been in effect for more than a year now on Maui and parts of Oahu. Many scientists believe gillnet fishing... More>>
KUALOA RANCH, Windward Oahu (KHNL) -- Our exclusive Earth and Sea Project report takes us to one of the most picturesque and pristine spots in all... More>>
EAST OAHU (KHNL) -- It's a bit of an old wives tale, or in this case an old monks tale. In this Earth and Sea Project report, the monk seal population is ... More>>
KALIHI (KHNL) -- Their mission is to restore Hawaii's natural and cultural resources through education, outreach and action. It's been the site for ... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) -- April is Tsunami Awareness Month. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it upgraded its tsunami warning system, and that.... More>>
MAUNALUA BAY (KHNL) -- Sixty thousand people live in and around Maunalua Bay which stretches from Diamond Head to Koko Head on ... More>>
SANDY BEACH (KHNL) -- Hawaiian monk seals are extremely endangered marine mammals. One dedicated Oahu resident works daily, without pay, to protect... More>>
OAHU (KHNL) -- There is a movement to restore Mokauea Island, the state's last native island fishing village that almost became extinct. A non-profit group called Kai Makana... More>>
OAHU (KHNL) -- Most of Oahu is now developed, but there is a tiny place near the island that has managed to retain old Hawaii. Not much is left, but a native island fishing village still stands there. More>>
MAUI (KHNL) -- It is being called the largest whale research project ever attempted. Titled "Splash", the program is an international effort to ... More>>
KAILUA (KHNL) -- Will it soon all be gone? KHNL's Earth and Sea Project: Going Green in Hawaii continues with a look at severe erosion swallowing one of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii. More>>
MAUI (KHNL) -- Rescuing entagled humpback whales. It's a dangerous job. But somebody's got to do it. Some of the best rescuers on the planet, work out of ... More>>
HONOLULU (KHNL) -- He's been sailing across the pacific since 1962. Now, Kenichi Horie will embark on another voyage from Hawaii to Japan. It will be ... More>>
(KHNL) -- Endangered mammals share our ocean with us. But our curiousity may soon lead to their extinction. Federal agencies acknowledge the major issue used to... More>>
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KHNL) -- A team of scientists from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration found the economic damages from... More>>
OAHU (KHNL) -- Hawaii's island Opihi population continues to be decimated, despite government efforts to manage the island delicacy. In this... More>>
COCONUT ISLAND (KHNL) -- This Earth and Sea Project report offers a closer look at the health and well-being of our island reefs. And scientists say... More>>
MANOA (KHNL) -- Imagine, about a century from now, seeing most of Waikiki, our state's tourism mecca, underwater. That's exactly what ... More>>
In conjunction with the "International Year of the Reef", Monday night we explore the undersea world of coral reefs, and the issues that surround their survival. Specifically, we... More>>
KANEOHE BAY (KHNL) -- There's a renewed push to monitor, restore, and maintain our islands' coral reefs, after the effects land development continue to... More>>
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