A scientist explains how global warming fuels climate disasters.
County officials say pollution filtering systems in Lahaina appear to have kept toxic runoff from entering storm drains during light rains there.
The ability to provide enhanced risk assessments now exists, but it needs help getting off the ground.
The latest details on resources, rescues and other info about ongoing Maui fires.
UPDATES: The death toll from the fires rose to 36 late Wednesday, the county said.
Big Island government offices, parks, libraries and schools are closed Wednesday due to the storm.
For brief moments 60 days of the year, Hawaii is in darkness while 99% of the Earth's population is experiencing some sunlight.
The Atlantic season, however, will likely be quieter than recent years as the result of El Nino.
It was the strongest typhoon to hit the island territory of roughly 150,000 people since 2002.
Scientists are also working to integrate Indigenous intelligence as part of efforts to combat climate change.