The work requires a ton of compost and mulch. But without a local composting facility, that will have to be shipped in — a gateway for invasive species.

Civil Beat photographer Kevin Fujii spent a day with volunteers as they began an effort to make Hawaii a model for planting trees.

The ability to provide enhanced risk assessments now exists, but it needs help getting off the ground.

It features a new focus on Indigenous knowledge to combat the islands’ climate challenges.

They’re seeking more input this month from communities across Oahu before they finish the plan.

The project demonstrated how it may be possible to restore larger areas much more quickly than would happen naturally.

A team of scientists remains committed to preventing species from going extinct in Hawaii.

Hawaii officials are investigating potential harm to seabirds and an endangered native bee species that relied on the area.

The geologist, educator and voyager is tackling climate challenges with community-based solutions.

Government needs to speed up its approval process and invest in research infrastructure to defeat a list of environmentally and economically threatening pests, experts say.