Hawaii Environmental News - Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org/category/environment/ Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:19:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 Biden Administration Sets ‘Forever Chemical’ Limits For Drinking Water https://www.civilbeat.org/beat/biden-administration-sets-forever-chemical-limits-for-drinking-water/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:19:08 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?post_type=beat&p=1641250

For the first time, the federal government will regulate the presence of toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water.

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For the first time, the federal government will regulate the presence of toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water.

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Landowner Offers To Donate 5 Acres For Lahaina Fire Debris Dump Site To Avoid Eminent Domain https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/landowner-offers-to-donate-5-acres-for-lahaina-fire-debris-dump-site-to-avoid-eminent-domain/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 02:23:19 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1640820

Komar Maui Properties says it will give the county enough land to handle all 400,000 cubic yards of fire ash and debris, but the county said it needs it all.

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Komar Maui Properties says it will give the county enough land to handle all 400,000 cubic yards of fire ash and debris, but the county said it needs it all.

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Hawaii Faces An Above Normal Risk Of Significant Wildfires Over The Next Three Months https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/hawaii-faces-an-above-normal-risk-of-significant-wildfires-over-the-next-three-months/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1640420

A wetter-than-expected winter combined with an impending dry summer spells a risky few months for fire in Hawaii.

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A wetter-than-expected winter combined with an impending dry summer spells a risky few months for fire in Hawaii.

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Maui Voters Created A Public Water Board. Two Years Later, Are Vested Interests Dragging Their Feet? https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/maui-voters-created-a-public-water-board-two-years-later-are-vested-interests-dragging-their-feet/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1640694

Newly formed East Maui Water Authority faces resistance from 'overt and behind the scenes methods.'

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Newly formed East Maui Water Authority faces resistance from 'overt and behind the scenes methods.'

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‘Acute Problems’ Plaguing Big Island’s Wastewater Treatment Systems Prompt EPA Crackdown https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/acute-problems-plaguing-big-islands-wastewater-treatment-systems-prompt-epa-crackdown/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1640565

A newly signed consent order will force county officials to make multimillion-dollar upgrades to treatment plants and take steps to eliminate large cesspools.

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A newly signed consent order will force county officials to make multimillion-dollar upgrades to treatment plants and take steps to eliminate large cesspools.

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Opponents Of Kauai Hydro Plan Drop Lawsuit But Project Is Still In Limbo https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/opponents-of-kauai-hydro-plan-drop-lawsuit-but-project-is-still-in-limbo/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1640388

The project was meant to boost renewable energy production, but local groups worried its proposed stream diversions would do severe harm to the environment.

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The project was meant to boost renewable energy production, but local groups worried its proposed stream diversions would do severe harm to the environment.

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Maui Council Considers More Funding To Fight Invasive Beetles As Part Of Ag Department Budget https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/maui-council-considers-more-funding-to-fight-invasive-beetles-as-part-of-ag-department-budget/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1640223

The voter-created department officially launched in mid-2022 to increase food production across the county.

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The voter-created department officially launched in mid-2022 to increase food production across the county.

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Maui Budget Earmarks $2.6 Million For Lahaina Wastewater Permit https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/maui-budget-earmarks-2-6-million-for-lahaina-wastewater-permit/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1640056

The council scrutinized requests to hire consultants and to improve the county's communication with the public.

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The council scrutinized requests to hire consultants and to improve the county's communication with the public.

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Your Electric Bill Could Be Going Up To Help Pay For Wildfire Prevention Measures https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/your-electric-bill-could-be-going-up-to-help-pay-for-wildfire-prevention-measures/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1640170

Hawaii lawmakers are considering a new fee to help HECO's fire-fighting plan but there was strong testimony against it.

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Hawaii lawmakers are considering a new fee to help HECO's fire-fighting plan but there was strong testimony against it.

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Hawaii Governor Will Take ‘Unilateral Action’ To Restore Historic Wetland In Lahaina https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/hawaii-governor-will-take-unilateral-action-to-restore-historic-wetland-in-lahaina/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1639556

With legislative efforts dead this session, Native Hawaiian leaders remain encouraged by what they're hearing from elected officials and seeing on the ground.

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With legislative efforts dead this session, Native Hawaiian leaders remain encouraged by what they're hearing from elected officials and seeing on the ground.

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