Following a year in which U.S. carbon emissions from energy rose, after years of declines, Green New Deal(GND) proponents are calling for a plan to convert 100% of the electricity supply to renewable energy, among other decarbonization initiatives. The big picture: Although a massive undertaking, this energy transition is technologically feasible and economically beneficial. Some policies that would […]

HONOLULU  – A crop of new names have been proposed for the magnificent and powerful Fissure 8. They include Enoho, which is Hawaiian for regeneration, hanaiʻana (creation) and hou hoʻomaka (new beginnings). Another name suggestion honors the Hawaiian deity for the volcano and lava: ʻAilāʻau. There have been an abundance of other suggestions to the […]

HONOLULU – Hundreds are expected to gather at Iolani Palace on Thursday to commemorate 126 years since the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. The overthrow happened on Jan. 17, 1893. After imprisoning Hawaii’s last reigning monarch, Queen Liliuokalani, a group of American businessmen set up a provisional government with the support of the U.S. […]

As bans on single-use plastic bags and straws gain momentum across the globe, attention is now focused on another mighty environmental opponent: styrofoam. Styrofoam poses serious health concerns for aquatic life and the general health of the planet, which is no surprise, given that it’s made of thousands of pieces of non-biodegradable plastic. While the […]

A new report has found that Denmark is not recycling as much plastic as it could, resulting in wasted potential. More recycling of plastic could benefit consumers and businesses as well as help protect the natural environment, according to the report, which was produced by the public Innovation Fund Denmark in partnership with consultancy firm […]

Wrapped, sealed, boxed, cling-filmed and vacuum packed. We have become used to consumables being packaged in every way imaginable. The history of “packaging” goes back to the first human settlements. First leaves, gourds and animals skins were used. Then ceramics, glass and tin. Then paper and cardboard. But with the invention of plastic and the celebration […]

It’s 2019! Let’s make good choices! First things first: Don’t panic. Take a deep breath. You already know that climate change is happening, and you also know that if we want to save the planet, we’re all going to have to make changes in the ways we live our lives. If this story was just about […]

HONOLULU – There’s been a rare sighting of what’s believed to be the biggest great white shark on record. In incredible video taken by OneOcean Diving, a massive great white was seen in Hawaiian waters. The shark in the video is believed to “Deep Blue,” a shark that’s nearly 20-feet-long. She’s also believed to be […]

WASHINGTON D.C. [USA]: Wearing sunscreen and cosmetics to the beach might seem like a good idea for your skin and beauty, but it is certainly not good for the corals, a recent study has revealed. According to several research studies, up to 14,000 tons of sunscreen end up in the world’s oceans every year. To […]

HILO — Two solar projects proposed for Hawaii Island would benefit the environment and residents’ pocketbooks. That’s according to analyses contained in power purchase agreements between Hawaii Electric Light Co. and developers AES and Innergex. The agreements require approval of the state Public Utilities Commission, and the documents were submitted for review Dec. 31, along […]