“Ultimately, we are looking at a statewide, in fact, a worldwide retreat from the shoreline of significant proportion."

Hawaii is already dubbed the “rainbow capital of the world,” but researchers predict the islands will see a few more days with rainbows per year.

These conditions could likely lead to the death of coral reefs and threaten marine life due to disruptions in the food chain.

“It’s fairly unbelievable how much beach we’ve lost and how much damage has been done.”

“When I’m helping the aina, I’m helping myself. I’m helping my friends, I’m helping my family and helping everyone on the planet."

Rising sea levels have already forced changes for the city's wastewater system.

The state has released new aerial images of worsening erosion along Oahu’s North Shore.

The current shoreline setback is 40 feet.

The walkway has been closed for about seven months.

The governor said the project proves a 2045 renewable energy goal isn’t too far out of reach.

Hawaii is also eligible to receive up to $31 million over five years.

In a significant step to attack climate change and energy waste, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed Bill 22 into law Wednesday.

Author and entrepreneur Seth Godin enlisted the help of more than 300 people from around the world to create the almanac.

“Climate change is drastically changing lives around the world and we need our governments to take it and us seriously.”

Their research could eventually used to monitor and perhaps combat climate change. But this project also showed the students they can impact their own community for the better.

Ocean memory is declining as greenhouse-gas concentrations are rising.

State officials said the disclosures are needed given that rising seas are already causing damage, including on Oahu’s North Shore.

“All four species will likely go extinct in the next two to 10 years, unless something is done."

“I heard a crack the other day and I just went out (and said) I’m saving my house, I don’t care."