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.
Hydrogen Dreams; Hawaii Energy Error
Hawaii Island report; UPDATE Mayor Roth’s Hydrogen Dream Hydrogen (H2) has been on Hawaii’s energy radar for over 10 years now when in the University at Manoa released its first report to the state entitled; “Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen Program: Policy Evaluation & Recommendations.” The report was commissioned to determine gaps and barriers within the existing […]
Kilauea summit (Halema’uma’u) latest eruption report
Eruption Report September 2023 – Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting Sunday, September 10th, after a two-month pause, displaying glowing lava that is a safe distance from people and structures in a national park on the Big Island, but lasted only about one week. Kilauea now is quite again […]
Climate-Fueled Fires Burn Maui and Big Island; Lives Lost
UPDATE SEPT 15th, 2023: The number of people who died in the fire that swept through Lahaina has dropped from 115 to 97, Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said Friday. He also said the number of missing now stands at 31, down from an initial high of over 3,000 people. PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED: AUG. 27th Maui Fire’s […]
Geothermal (story update); the good, bad, and the ugly
Updated story supplement; originally Published June 2, 2023 In a recent announcement, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) voted to investigate the potential development of geothermal energy sources on their lands. The DHHL decision was strongly influenced by Mike Kaleikini of Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV), a clear conflict of interest. Part of the PGV […]