Hawai’i Today
Explore with us the current events, both global and local, that impact life in Hawai’i Today. “In depth” analysis of the challenges and potential solutions are addressed, with a focus on activating community solutions that will nurture and sustain a lifestyle unique to all who live in Hawai’i.
At the Crossroads, Hawaii’s Energy Future – Part I
The subject of “firm energy” is not often discussed outside of Hawaii’s legislative chambers or activist circles. Nor does the general public generally follow state energy policy decisions, but the public does pay attention to the forever rising costs of their electricity bills, driven in part by a statewide journey to a fossil fuel off-ramp […]
Rolling Blackouts – Hawaii’s Energy Future?
Hawaiian Electric advises Big Island customers to cut their power consumption or face rolling blackouts Last week was a big energy week for the state of Hawaii. First, there was announced shut down of the state’s last operating coal-fired power on Oahu, the state’s largest population center. It was a long time coming and part […]
Greenland ice sheet meltdown will raise global sea levels faster than previously believed
Human-driven climate change has set in motion massive ice losses in Greenland that couldn’t be halted even if the world stopped emitting greenhouse gases today, according to a new study published Monday. The findings in Nature Climate Change project that it is now inevitable that the Greenland ice sheet will melt — equal to 110 trillion tons of ice, the researchers […]
President Biden Signs Historic Climate Bill into Law – part 2
With President Biden’s signature, the $437 billion “Inflation Reduction Act,” became law today. The bill focuses on healthcare reforms, energy and climate initiatives, and represents a smaller version of the president’s “Build Back Better” plan, a centerpiece of his legislative agenda since taking office. The Inflation Reduction Act further complements hte Presdient’s pervious bi-partisan success […]