#hawaii climate change
State updates sea level rise viewer to support smarter coastal planning
The Hawaiʻi Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission has launched an updated version of the State of Hawaiʻi Sea Level Rise Viewer, an online tool giving communities and local officials clearer insight into the growing threats facing our coastlines.
Public input sought for state climate action plan
Rising seas, higher temperatures and growing wildfire, flood and drought risks are among the challenges facing Hawai‘i because of global climate change.
Climate conference and events highlight Hawai‘i Climate Week 2024
Starting this weekend, federal and state agencies, local groups and individuals will come together for Hawai‘i Climate Week (March 23 through 31), hosting a series of events that underscores the importance of taking action and supporting efforts to build a climate-ready Hawai’i.
HDOT’s first-ever EV chargers in Maui enhance alternative fuel corridors, offer faster charging
In a move to bolster sustainable transportation infrastructure and promote electric vehicle adoption, Maui County celebrated the grand opening of new electric vehicle charging stations today.
State Climate Commission helps lead the way on clean transportation choices for Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Climate Commission has released three new reports emphasizing clean transportation investments to address climate change.
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.
Under SCR44, Hawai‘i Becomes First State to Declare “Climate Emergency”
With the passage of SCR44, Hawaiʻi becomes the first state to declare a Climate Emergency. Previously Hawaiʻi and Maui County Councils declared a climate emergency in 2019.
Hawai‘i Joins Initiative to Get People Cycling and Boost Clean Transportation
The Blue Planet Foundation launched the Hawai‘i Bike Challenge, a month-long initiative to get more people cycling as a mode of clean transportation. The bike challenge runs from May 1 to 31, 2021 and teams of up to 10 people are invited to sign up for free.
UH Maui College Student Highlights Children’s Book About Climate Change and Coral Reefs
Ali Miller, a marine naturalist and UH Maui College student before the COVID-19 pandemic, was featured in the Mares Scuba Diving blog. Miller was featured for her children’s book “How Cara Lost Her Color,” the book highlights the impacts of climate change on the mass bleaching of coral reefs globally.
Statewide Tree Planting Initiative Aims to Make Hawai‘i More Resilient to Climate Change
Individuals, organizations and counties are planting trees across the state on Oct. 30, 2020. The goal is to plant 100,000 trees, with 10,000 volunteers, on 1,000 sites in an effort to reduce the effects of climate change and beautify our islands.
UH Professor Contributes to Report on Coral Reefs and Climate Change
A new report released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine stated, while the management of local and regional stressors threatening coral reefs is critical, these efforts on their own will not be enough in the face of global climate change.
Climate Commission Adopts Recommendations to Counter Sea Level Rise
The Hawai‘i Climate Commission adopted a series of recommendations and finalized a mission statement to help guide Hawai‘i’s response to the impacts of climate change.
