There are many benefits to living on a sheer cliff face, if you’re a very rare Hawaiian plant. Hungry goats can’t get to you. Neither can oblivious people, who are known to crush priceless plants underfoot. Nor can botanists, even though they just want to save the plants. That’s … [Read more...] about How a drone rediscovered a rare Hawaiian flower thought to be extinct
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Hawaii could become first state in the US to impose a state-wide ban on plastics
Compared to other states in the US, for some time, the state of Hawaii has long been spearheading the fight against the global environmental crisis. The Aloha State has already mandated 100 percent renewable energy use and approved an upcoming prohibition on sunscreen ingredients … [Read more...] about Hawaii could become first state in the US to impose a state-wide ban on plastics
New law in Hawaii will ban the killing of any sharks in state waters
Lawmakers in Hawaii have been busy bees over the past couple years when it comes to drafting laws that protect the natural beauty of their islands. The Aloha State banned all sunscreens that harm coral reefs last year and banned all plastic bags years ago, with new legislation … [Read more...] about New law in Hawaii will ban the killing of any sharks in state waters
Hawaii wants to ban cigarette sales to anyone under 100
Is it in our power to take away the right of people to purchase and smoke cigarettes, even if we know it’s terrible for their health? Representatives in Hawaii’s State House think so, which is why they’ve introduced a bill that will eventually ban cigarette sales to anyone under … [Read more...] about Hawaii wants to ban cigarette sales to anyone under 100
Hawaii is on course to achieve its carbon neutrality goal
In 2015 the Aloha state expressed its commitment to going completely renewable and carbon neutral by 2045, the most ambitious goal in the US. Hawaii is expected to reach those goals as the state’s main utility company is reaching the final steps of a deal to add seven new … [Read more...] about Hawaii is on course to achieve its carbon neutrality goal