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.
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 […]
U.S. Senate Passes Historic Climate Bill, Hawaii Benefits – part 1
Originally published August 7th –– With direct economic, social, and environmental benefits for Hawaii, the legislation, known as the Inflation Reduction Act, will slash America’s planet-heating emissions by about 40% by the end of the decade, compared with 2005 levels. Hawaii’s residents and businesses will benefit first hand from the bill’s economic assistance within a […]