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Upgrading tradition: Drones aid restoration, resilience of Native Hawaiian fishponds

Researchers from the University of Hawai‘i and fishpond stewards in Hilo are using these unmanned aerial vehicles to support integrated coastal zone management, including at cultural heritage sites.

Inaugural Hawaiʻi Island Climate Fair set for June 17 in Hilo

The Hawaiʻi Climate Commission, in collaboration with Hawai‘i County, is hosting a Climate Community Fair in Hilo.

Hawaiʻi Sen. Schatz introduces bipartisan bill to make airports resilient to severe weather

U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Ted Budd introduced legislation to improve airport infrastructure across the country, making them more resilient to severe weather and natural disasters.

Hawaiʻi beachgoers can use smartphones to help researchers study endangered sea turtles

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s “Honu Count” initiative launched in 2017, when it first asked “citizen scientists” to report honu (green sea turtles) with temporary alphanumeric markings on their shells.

Two UH studies explain how and why erosion is threatening Waikīkī Beach’s shoreline

The UH studies, conducted by the university’s Climate Resilience Collaborative, will enable coastal managers and policymakers to better manage the coastlines of Hawaiʻi.

Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park Hosts Sea-Level Rise Presentation Wednesday

Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park is hosting its “Evening in the Park Series on Wednesday, May 25 in the amphitheater on the grounds.

Nearly 2,000 Trees Planted on Big Island as Part of ReTree Hawai‘i Project

More than 1,800 trees were planted on the Big Island in November thanks to a project by Lā Ho‘oulu Paemoku/ReTree Hawai‘i.

Senators Introduce Legislation to Maintain US Commitment to Paris Climate Agreement

Forty-four senators introduced legislation that would prevent the US from withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement.

Legislators Introduce Measure to Protect Integrity of Public Science

The Scientific Integrity Act would help prevent undue influence over federal science by establishing uniform standards at U.S. agencies…

Report Reveals Hawai‘i’s Future as Sea Level Rises

Mandated by the Legislature, the report provides a technical path forward for adapting to the continuing rise in sea levels.

Sen. Schatz: ‘Climate Change is Real’

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement on the climate change report drafted by federal scientists, which is awaiting approval by federal agencies.

Group Gathers for Hawai’i’s First Sea Level Rise Workshop

Hosted by the State Interagency Adaptation Committee, the workshop was held in recognition that Hawai’i could be not only the first, but also the most dramatically impacted by rising ocean levels.

Study Explores Sea Rise Doubling

Matthew Wildlansky, Axel Timmermann and Wenju Cai conducted computer modeling experiments and tide-gauge analysis to understand the culprit for potential frequent extreme inter-annual sea level swings.

Sites Threatened by Climate Change Include Two in Kona

The national historic parks on the Big Island are among cultural treasures listed at risk in a report issued today by the Union of Concerned Scientists.