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Maui’s Kahului Airport demonstrates progress toward 2045 net zero emissions target
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced that its five largest airports have reached Level 3 under the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program. This milestone reinforces the department’s commitment to sustainability in aviation across the state.
Comments on Transportation Energy Security & Waste Reduction Plan extended to Aug. 31
The plan provides strategies for the transportation sector to achieve the state climate targets set in law – a 50% reduction in emissions from 2005 levels by 2030, net negative transportation emissions by 2045, and ultimately zero transportation emissions.
New study explores carbon economy in Hawai‘i by 2045
A study commissioned by Hawaiian Electric highlights the need for significant technological advancements, particularly in sustainable fuels and carbon-capture, to achieve full decarbonization in Hawai‘i by 2045.
Hawaiian Telcom’s Climate Action Plan builds on its mission to expand fiber network
In celebration of Earth Month, Hawaiian Telcom is sharing information about its climate action plan that aims to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions by 40% in seven years.
14 Hawaiʻi youth, including 3 in Maui County, sue state over greenhouse gas emissions
The youth plaintiffs claim that their state DOT’s active operation of a transportation system that results in high levels of greenhouse gas emissions is causing significant harm to their communities, violates their constitutional rights, and undermines their ability to “live healthful lives in Hawai‘i now and into the future.”
Environmental Caucus priorities include emissions reduction, sustainable ag, Red Hill
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Environmental Legislative Caucus is entering its third year with policy proposals that aim to address the state’s pressing environmental issues.
Gov. Ige joins US Climate Alliance to Discuss Bold Climate Action
Governor David Ige joins fellow governors from California, Washington, Maine and Wisconsin today in discussing “bold climate action” during a virtual discussion with National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy.