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Molokaʻi and Maui companies get share of federal clean energy grants
Molokaʻi Sea Farms and Johnny V Enterprises on Maui are among the Hawaiʻi companies that will get a share of $520,302 in Rural Energy for America Program grants from the US Department of Agriculture.
Gov. Josh Green’s inaugural State of the State address highlights tax breaks, housing for residents
Governor Josh Green, M.D. delivered his inaugural State of the State Address to a joint session of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature in the House Chamber Monday morning.
$4.9M secured from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for Hawaiʻi
The grant will help Hawaiʻi purchase 25 clean school buses that will accelerate the transition to zero emissions vehicles.
Maui schools teach tree planting as part of the Lā Ho‘oulu Pae Moku / ReTree Hawaiʻi campaign
The annual November Lā Ho‘oulu Pae Moku / ReTree Hawaiʻi campaign to inform about the climate crisis and encourage planting activities across the state is finding increased interest in the schools this year.
Hawai‘i Participates in National Awareness Event: “Imagine a Day Without Water”
Imagine a Day Without Water, on Oct. 21 is a day to pause and reflect on the value of water in our daily lives.
Hawai‘i AG Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Prioritize Funding for the Climate Crisis
In a letter to Democratic Congressional leaders, the coalition, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, calls on Congress to pass infrastructure legislation and to allocate funding in the upcoming reconciliation bill that addresses the rapid transition to a clean energy economy, climate change, and the environmental injustices faced by low-income communities, communities of color, and Tribal and indigenous communities.
Maui County Council Passes Strongest Public Lands Organic Policy in the Nation
The Maui County Council voted unanimously this week to pass Bill No. 72, which allows only pesticides and fertilizers that are compatible with organic systems and permitted under the USDA National Organic Program to be used on County property.
Climate Crisis Committee To Hold Hearing on Tuesday
A Special Committee on the Climate Crisis will hold a hearing entitled, “Better, Stronger, Smarter: Building Community Resilience in a Future of Extremes.”
Climate Crisis Committee to Hold Hearing on “Dark Money”
Members will learn from experts at top universities and government watchdog groups about anonymous funding of what they call “climate obstruction” and what can be done to fight it.
Climate Committee Meets With International Central Bank Leaders
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) who chairs the committee said, “These central banks understand that the growing impacts of climate change…”
Professional Winter Athletes to Testify on Climate Change Impacts
A recent study suggests the U.S. snow season has shortened by 34 days since the 1980s.
Special Committee on “Climate Crisis” to Meet
US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i will convene a hearing on Wednesday to discuss climate action at the local level.
Schatz Seeks “Suppressed” Info on Climate Crisis
US Sen. Brian Schatz, has invited Dr. Rod Schoonover, a senior intelligence analyst, to testify before the Senate Special Committee on the Climate Crisis.
Schatz Statement on Climate-Related Financial Risk
Schatz: I hope that worry, which is well-founded, continues to translate into action from our regulators, financial institutions, and publicly traded companies.
Schatz to Chair New Climate Crisis Committee
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer recently established a new committee aimed at addressing climate change. Sen. Brian Schatz will chair the committee, which will work with environmental, financial, and national security experts to find solutions for communities impacted by climate change and provide oversight on special interests that foster climate denial. The committee, comprised of […]
