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.
A Hotter World; more extreme consequences; more political denial
The Earth is about 4 1/2 billion years old. During that time the planet has experienced 5 major climate-changing events of global proportion, each accompanied by 5 major global extinctions events. Most people are focused on the noise of their modern daily lives. Macro subjects like global heating, species losses, wars, and the social and […]
The Future Arrived without much fanfare
Modern humans (Homo sapiens) have existed for approximately 300,000 years. Over that time we have evolved, along with our knowledge of fire, and the role it plays in extending human lifespans. Anthropologists, archaeologists, primatologists, psychologists, and political scientists all agree that warfare is an ancient phenomenon deeply rooted in human history. War has also played […]
Kona Pacific, a case for solar
Kona Pacific is a long established condominium complex located within the Kailua-Kona downtown area. It is also an example of solar energy benefitting condominium owners and renters tapping into Hawaii’s abundant sunshine, both as a source of electricity generation and hot water. Each offers benefits which are not limited to Hawaii’s utility-scale solar installations or […]
Faintest Ray of Hope, as the World Burns
elements of this story were previously published in the Guardian; Nov. 9th, 2024 Breaking records Global carbon emissions are continuing to increase. Last year they reached a staggering 40.6bn tons, a record that is expected to be broken by the end of 2024. Atmospheric carbon levels are now more than 50% higher than they were […]