Cory Lum/Civil Beat
What Has The Pandemic Taught Us About Climate Change?
Some say systematic failures to respond to COVID-19 reveal just how challenging it will be to stop climate change, while others see reasons for hope.
Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat/2020
How Is Oahu’s Trash Impacting the Waianae Coast?
Debates within the Nanakuli and Maili community about a possible landfill expansion are heating up.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2017
Waypoints: Charting Hawaii’s Course For A Resilient Future
We have the incredible opportunity to reimagine what is possible for our islands and our future.
Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat/2020
Why Doesn’t Honolulu Recycle More?
Government contracts, geography and economics make it difficult to increase recycling on the island.
Honua Ola Bioenergy
Regulators Nix No-Bid Contract For Big Island Power Plant
After more than a decade of regulatory machinations, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission dealt what might be a death blow to Hu Honua.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
A Setback For Clean Energy? No More Free Parking For Electric Vehicles
Advocates say incentives like parking and rebates are needed to encourage the use of EVs in Hawaii.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaiian Electric Details Proposed Projects
The company provided information on 16 renewable energy projects, including nine on Oahu.
Douglas Peebles
Battery Farm Could Replace Coal Plant
The proposed project would occupy 8 acres near an industrial park.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Oahu Coal Plant Vows To Reduce Carbon Emissions
AES Hawaii’s announcement came after the Sierra Club filed suit asking the state to impose a lower standard required by law.
Courtesy Department of Land and Natural Resources
Senators Put Off Vote For Land Board Nominee
Opponents of the wind farms in Kahuku voiced opposition to his confirmation.