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A Climate for Change: Part III & Part IV

A Climate for Change: Part III & Part IV

Updated: May. 16, 2021 at 11:32 PM HST
A Climate For Change: A Second Life

A Climate For Change: A Second Life

Updated: Aug. 2, 2020 at 12:04 PM HST
A Climate For Change: The New Normal

A Climate For Change: The New Normal

Updated: Apr. 22, 2020 at 8:51 PM HST
Professor Camilo Mora walks on the land where his initiative planted 10,000 trees recently.

To fight global warming, he’s planting trees. Lots of them.

Updated: Apr. 22, 2020 at 5:01 PM HST
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By HNN Staff

Climate Change Top Stories

A Climate For Change

14 Hawaii youth move forward with climate lawsuit against state

14 Hawaii youth plaintiffs move forward with lawsuit against state

They claim that the state's operation of its roads has led to high levels of greenhouse gas emissions.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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The East-West Center is holding a conference this week on climate change.

Hawaii marks ‘Climate Week’ amid extreme weather events around the world

(Image: Hawaii News Now)

In reimagining tourism, these visitors are putting in what they’re taking out

Here are your latest environmental headlines for this week

Here are your latest environmental headlines for this week

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM HST
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Here are your latest environmental stories for this week.
King tides in Hawaii in 2017.

City Council gets a ‘doomsday presentation’ on sea level rise ― and pledges action

Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 5:25 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
“Ultimately, we are looking at a statewide, in fact, a worldwide retreat from the shoreline of significant proportion."
(Image: Hawaii News Now)

Lawmakers hear new insights on damaging effects of climate change on coastlines throughout Oahu

Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 5:00 PM HST
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The ongoing fight against the effects of climate change took centerstage at the Honolulu City Council today.
(Image: Hawaii News Now)

Hauula residents sound alarm over severe erosion near Kamehameha Highway

Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM HST
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Some Hauʻula residents are sounding the alarm over a section of Kamehameha Highway that collapsed two years ago.
More rainbows are expected in Hawaii’s future due to climate change, scientists predict.

A surprising side effect of climate change in Hawaii? More rainbows

Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 3:57 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
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.
In just 13 years, half of the world’s coral reefs could permanently face unsuitable conditions...

UH study: By 2035, half of world’s coral reefs faces major climate change threat, could die off

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 7:53 AM HST
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By Elyssa Arquero
These conditions could likely lead to the death of coral reefs and threaten marine life due to disruptions in the food chain.
Three years after Kailua Beach was named the best beach in the country, city contractors are...

Erosion at popular east Oahu beach marks emotional turning point for some residents

Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 4:39 AM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
“It’s fairly unbelievable how much beach we’ve lost and how much damage has been done.”
After decades of erosion, city is trimming and removing trees at one of the nations top ranked...

Erosion eating away at Kailua Beach

Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 10:00 PM HST
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After decades of erosion, city is trimming and removing trees at one of the nations top ranked beaches.
Mia Wooden, Priscilla Louie and Pono Wong are eighth graders at SEEQS Charter School.

PODCAST: Meet the young people turning malama aina into a daily routine

Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 11:09 AM HST
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By Emily Cristobal
“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.

With upgrades at Sand Island wastewater facility, city keeps rising seas in mind

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 5:29 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Rising sea levels have already forced changes for the city's wastewater system.
North Shore erosion

PHOTOS: Erosion, rising sea levels threaten more homes along Oahu’s North Shore

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 12:38 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The state has released new aerial images of worsening erosion along Oahu’s North Shore.
The Diamond Head State Monument offers stunning views of Oahu's southern coastline.

Proposal requiring homes be built further from ocean on Oahu faces growing opposition

Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 5:48 PM HST
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By Allyson Blair
The current shoreline setback is 40 feet.
Just a couple hundred yards away, the city recently completed a $2-million project to stabilize...

Popular Waikiki promenade remains closed amid structural concerns

Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 5:35 PM HST
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By Allyson Blair
The walkway has been closed for about seven months.
Ernie Lau

BWS Manager Ernie Lau discusses climate change, Red Hill and ongoing water conservation

Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 7:00 AM HST
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Board of Water Supply Manager Ernie Lau discusses the impacts of climate change and provides updates on Red Hill crisis and ongoing water conservation.
Amid severe weather, poll finds fewer Americans are concerned about climate change

Amid severe weather, poll finds fewer Americans are concerned about climate change

Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 5:00 AM HST
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A new survey shows 35% of U.S. adults say they are “extremely” or “very” concerned about how climate change will impact them.
The plant takes up 131 acres.

$140M solar storage plant comes online just in time for transition away from coal

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:34 PM HST
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By Samie Solina
The governor said the project proves a 2045 renewable energy goal isn’t too far out of reach.
A landslide blocked Kuhio Highway back in 2021 (Image: Department of Transportation/file)

Hawaii gets $5M in federal funds for climate change-related infrastructure upgrades

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 11:21 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
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...

Honolulu high-rises guzzle electricity. A new law is aimed at changing that

Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 6:28 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
In a significant step to attack climate change and energy waste, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed Bill 22 into law Wednesday.
(Image: Hawaii News Now)

City enacts climate change initiative focused on Honolulu high-rises

Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 4:00 PM HST
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In a significant step to attack climate change and energy waste, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed Bill 22 into law Wednesday.
Molokai and Oahu-based photographer Richie Biluan is one of the contributors to the book, which...

The Carbon Almanac offers this message on climate change: It’s not too late

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 7:18 PM HST
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By Jim Mendoza
Author and entrepreneur Seth Godin enlisted the help of more than 300 people from around the world to create the almanac.
Youth like Kaliko, Kaonohi, and Navahine have a right to a "healthful environment" under the...

In a fight for their future, 14 Hawaii youth file climate lawsuit against state, DOT

Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 4:29 PM HST
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By Emily Cristobal
“Climate change is drastically changing lives around the world and we need our governments to take it and us seriously.”
Using tape measures and drones, a group of students from Waianae High School gathers data on...

A group of Waianae students gets a hands-on assignment ... save a disappearing road

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 9:19 AM HST
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By Steve Uyehara
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.

Study: Global warming is causing ‘ocean amnesia’

Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 2:19 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Ocean memory is declining as greenhouse-gas concentrations are rising.
A house collapsed into the ocean on Oahu's North Shore earlier this year.

Under new rule, Hawaii real estate transactions must disclose sea level rise threat

Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 9:38 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
State officials said the disclosures are needed given that rising seas are already causing damage, including on Oahu’s North Shore.
(Image: Hawaii News Now)

On Earth Day, community comes together to celebrate, protect Hawaii’s environment

Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 8:03 AM HST
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Earth Day celebrations and volunteer efforts are happening around the state this weekend.
Akikiki

Report: Swift action needed to save Hawaiian honeycreepers from extinction

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 5:23 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
“All four species will likely go extinct in the next two to 10 years, unless something is done."
Homeowner Todd Dunphy used an excavator to move tons of sand up Rocky Point Beach to protect...

State investigating after North Shore homeowner moves tons of sand in bid to protect property

Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 12:20 AM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
“I heard a crack the other day and I just went out (and said) I’m saving my house, I don’t care."
Dr. John Burns, founder of The MEGA lab at UH HIlo, and pro surfer and marine scientist Cliff...

PODCAST: A computer model of Pipeline could offer clues about climate change

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 2:25 PM HST
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By Jim Mendoza
Pipeline is one of the world's most valuable waves.
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