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Category: Legislation
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The Path to 100% Renewable Energy: Why 2045 Matters
Hawaii has the most ambitious renewable energy target in the nation. Hitting it requires more than wishful thinking — it requires hard policy choices…
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Microplastics in Hawaiian Drinking Water: What We Know
Recent research suggests microplastic contamination is widespread in island water systems. Baseline data is the first step toward solutions — and the legislature must…
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Why Liquefied Natural Gas Is the Wrong Bridge Fuel
LNG is sometimes pitched as a ‘transition’ fuel. But in a small island system on a strict 2045 deadline, locking in any new fossil…
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Public Trust Doctrine: Hawaii’s Strongest Environmental Tool
The Hawaii Constitution embeds the public trust doctrine for water resources. Knowing how it works — and how it has been won and lost…