This Big Island Startup Turns Degraded Land into Thriving Ecosystems
Terraformation started by planting 7,200 trees and plants. The ultimate goal: restoring 3 billion acres across the globe.
Natural Environment
Hawai‘i’s Native Forests Are Vanishing. Here’s How to Help.
Pests and diseases are decimating ‘ōhi‘a trees and others, but simple actions can help stop the decline.
Native Honeycreepers Evolved Over 6 Million Years. Now They’re Barely Hanging On.
As mosquitos move into higher elevations, they kill off endemic species. A UH Hilo specialist is working to save them.
The Honolulu Fish Auction Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary
The auction at Pier 38 sells up to 90,000 pounds of fish a day and is a key part of the state’s biggest food-producing industry.
Hawai‘i Land Trust Preserves Special Places for Today and the Future
The nonprofit has protected over 20,000 acres, including shorelines, fishponds and sacred cultural sites.
Wildfires on the “Hawaiian Savanna”
Invasive grasses have spread across a quarter of Hawai‘i’s land, and they’re fueling an alarming rise in wildfires. Coalitions are fighting back with new urgency and old tools.
Hurricane Ian's Aftereffects May Impact Hawai‘i in a Few Years
Sharilyn Tanaka of Atlas Insurance Agency says tens of billions of dollars in payouts by global reinsurance companies will likely ripple into premium increases here down the road.
You Don’t Need 4 Wheels to Go Electric
For short trips, e-bikes and scooters, Onewheels and even electric unicycles are fuel efficient, easy to park and lots of fun.
From Kona’s Natural Energy Lab, Hatch Invests in Aquaculture Startups Around the Globe
The aquaculture park pumps in ocean water from different depths, allowing innovators to work with both cold and warm water species.
