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Friday, December 6, 2013 |
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How the Environmental Left Became the New Climate Deniers
By NCPA @ 5:35 AM :: 3845 Views :: Environment
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Because the new predictions are less dire than in the past, the IPCC’s old fans have suddenly become the new climate deniers, calling the IPCC’s latest report “political” and ignoring its key findings....
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Thursday, December 5, 2013 |
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48% of Meteorologists not Fooled by Global Warming Hype
By NCPA @ 1:44 AM :: 3724 Views :: Environment
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...the way it was conducted and its honest conclusion gives me more hope than I’ve had in a long time concerning the integrity of climate research....
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013 |
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Public Utility Commission Issues Violation to SER Trucking for Sludge Spill
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 6:22 PM :: 5703 Views :: Honolulu County, Environment
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In a State Public Utility Commission (PUC) hearing this morning, Commissioners issued an order confirming a motor carrier violation for SER Trucking connected with the August 31st sludge spill on the H-1....
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Friday, November 29, 2013 |
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UHERO: Water Trading to Control Hawaii Aquifers?
By UHERO @ 4:03 PM :: 5099 Views :: Environment, Cost of Living
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While an untrammeled water market would fail to provide the optimal solution, regulators can facilitate efficient water trading by setting appropriate exchange rates....
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Thursday, November 28, 2013 |
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Pig War: DLNR, Rusty Boar Battle Over 'American Jungle' TV Show
By News Release @ 1:38 AM :: 8969 Views :: Environment, Second Amendment
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DLNR is a bully taking away rights, threatening cultural livelihood and even trying to censor what can be shown on television. To this I say, long live “American Jungle”....
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013 |
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EPA Regs Bring Natural Gas Flaring to Kona
By News Release @ 5:28 PM :: 5586 Views :: Hawaii County , Environment
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“It may take a little time for West Hawaii residents to get used to the sight of the flare burning 24 hours a day, seven days a week, especially at night, but the continuous flare means the system is doing what it’s designed to do.”
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013 |
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Catch Shares and Implications for Hawaii Fishing Industry
By UHERO @ 8:43 PM :: 4347 Views :: Environment
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A controversial new method to manage fisheries is to assign “catch shares”....
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013 |
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Maui Mayor Signs MOU with Monsanto Requiring Disclosure of Pesticide Use
By News Release @ 9:38 PM :: 6405 Views :: Environment, Agriculture, GMOs
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While watching what was happening in other counties, Maui County decided to approach Monsanto - which has farms on both Maui and Molokai - to require disclosure of the company’s restricted-use pesticides and all information about related practices....
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013 |
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After Years of Talk, Temporary Barriers to be Tested at Laniakea Beach
By News Release @ 9:06 PM :: 5195 Views :: Environment, Tourism
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North Shore residents and transportation officials have been discussing proposals to improve Laniakea traffic for years....
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013 |
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U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions Continue Dramatic Decline in 2013
By NCPA @ 1:25 PM :: 3978 Views :: Energy, Environment
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United States has reduced more carbon dioxide emissions this century than any other nation. The U.S. emissions decline is due in large part to technological advances in natural gas production ....
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Friday, November 15, 2013 |
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Government Programs Hurt the Environment
By NCPA @ 3:22 AM :: 3425 Views :: Environment
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Now, on a single day, I have been given the gift of multiple news reports each detailing new ways the government is hurting the environment while purporting to save it....
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Thursday, November 14, 2013 |
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Feds Propose Plan to Kill Hawaii Owls, Egrets
By News Release @ 2:19 PM :: 4527 Views :: Environment
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Electronic comments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on February 3, 2014....
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013 |
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Study: When it Comes to Climate Change, Hawaii Talks More than Most
By News Release @ 2:10 AM :: 3819 Views :: Environment
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placed in a category based on the overall quality of the discussion of climate change impacts ....
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Friday, November 8, 2013 |
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Proposed Kahuku Windfarm Would Kill Endangered Birds, Bats
By News Release @ 11:37 PM :: 6313 Views :: Energy, Environment
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A public scoping meeting will be held on November 13, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Kahuku Village Association Community Center....
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013 |
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City Awards $175M Kaneohe-Kailua Sewer Contract
By News Release @ 3:16 AM :: 5754 Views :: Honolulu County, Environment
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Southland Contracting, Inc. and Mole Construction, Inc. (Southland Mole JV) and local construction management firm Bowers + Kubota....
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013 |
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HI5 Program Loses $28M: Audit Points to Fraud and Abuse (for the 4th time)
By Hawaii State Auditor @ 1:18 AM :: 7743 Views :: Environment, Ethics, Homelessness, Taxes
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...over the past three fiscal years, the program has paid out $28 million more in handling fees than it has collected in container fees....
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Friday, November 1, 2013 |
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Anti-GMO Crowd ‘Unable to Control their Emotions’ -- Kauai PD Investigate Threats Against Mayor
By News Release @ 11:48 PM :: 5766 Views :: Environment, Law Enforcement
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“We are currently investigating personal threats against Mayor Carvalho that have been made via phone, email, and social media since the Mayor’s announcement to veto Bill 2491,” stated Police Chief Darryl Perry....
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Friday, November 1, 2013 |
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Obama Sticks Abercrombie on 'Climate Preparedness' Taskforce
By News Release @ 10:59 PM :: 5349 Views :: Environment, Land Use
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"Hawaii is unquestionably vulnerable to changes in climate such as rising temperatures, droughts, flooding, sea level rise, coastal erosion and ocean acidification.” -- Abercrombie
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Friday, November 1, 2013 |
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Big Wind’s Dirty Secret: Radioactive Waste
By NCPA @ 3:00 PM :: 5747 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...between 4.9 million and 6.1 million pounds of radioactive waste were created to make these wind turbines....
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Friday, October 25, 2013 |
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Sierra Club: Senate Should Reject Superferry’s only Supporter
By News Release @ 6:39 PM :: 5799 Views :: Environment, Hawaii History
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Abercrombie has nominated Genevieve Salmonson to the position of interim director of the state Department of Health (DOH) Office of Environmental Quality Control....
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Friday, October 25, 2013 |
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Wespac: US Should Refuse Any Quota Reduction For Hawaii Bigeye Tuna
By News Release @ 5:19 PM :: 5610 Views :: Environment, Small Business
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The United States should not accept a reduction in the bigeye tuna limit for the Hawaii longline fishery....
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013 |
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Celebrating sustainable fishing
By Rachelle Chang @ 5:39 PM :: 4527 Views :: Environment
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It was sunny, humid, beautiful October morning, and volunteers greeted us with event programs at the entrance to Pier 38....
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Friday, October 11, 2013 |
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Federal grand jury subpoenas Matson in Honolulu Harbor molasses spill
By Malia Zimmerman @ 3:14 PM :: 5790 Views :: Environment, Jones Act
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The subpoena was revealed Thursday in a report obtained by Watchdog.org from the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission....
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Friday, October 4, 2013 |
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E-RAT-icate: Cost-effectiveness of Eradication vs. Control
By UHERO @ 3:02 PM :: 4754 Views :: Environment
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Ecological non-use benefits and the costs of eradication and control programs are often difficult to quantify....
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013 |
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‘Environmental disaster:’ HI residents want answers over molasses spill
By Malia Zimmerman @ 4:34 PM :: 5904 Views :: Environment, Family
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State senators have, at last count, gotten 1,539 emails from residents about the spill and 272 emails from supporters of gay marriage; 602 in opposition....
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013 |
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UPDATE: Outdoor Circle Questions Plan for Trails Ringing Kawainui Marsh
By News Release @ 12:33 PM :: 6775 Views :: Honolulu County, Environment
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Unregulated access to the marsh has already led to damage of archaeological sites. Trails will attract dog walkers....
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Monday, September 30, 2013 |
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Global Warming: Abercrombie Signs Majuro Declaration
By News Release @ 9:41 PM :: 5024 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hawaii is the first sub-national government to sign onto the Majuro Declaration for Climate Leadership, presented Friday by the Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum to the United Nations Secretary General....
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Monday, September 30, 2013 |
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Wind and Solar Can't Save Climate
By NCPA @ 12:15 PM :: 5063 Views :: Energy, Environment
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If policymakers are committed to reducing global carbon dioxide emissions, then they will have to get serious about promoting sources of electricity production that can compete with coal on price....
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Saturday, September 28, 2013 |
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Kym Pine: Progress Against Illegal Dumping
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 2:44 PM :: 5596 Views :: Honolulu County, Environment
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The issue first came to light last month when constituents contacted my office, and on August 19th we brought the issue to the Administration....
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Friday, September 27, 2013 |
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New Global Warming Report: Less Scary, More Politics
By NCPA @ 11:36 PM :: 5137 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The report acknowledges, finally, that the temperature has plateaued for 16 years now, which the scientists admit they can’t explain....
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Saturday, September 21, 2013 |
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Life, Liberty and Property: Robert Thomas Talks To Grassroot Institute
By Grassroot Institute @ 1:03 PM :: 5499 Views :: Environment, Land Use
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Attorney Robert Thomas of Pacific Legal Foundation and Grassroot President Dr. Keli’i Akina discuss the nature of individual rights and the role of property....
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Friday, September 20, 2013 |
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Full Text: State DoT Warned of Molasses Leak in 2012
By News Release @ 9:36 PM :: 7638 Views :: Environment, Jones Act
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"We received a letter from the Hawaii Department of Transportation (DOT), dated July 31, 2012...."
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Friday, September 20, 2013 |
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Thursday, September 19, 2013 |
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NOAA Marine Sanctuary Business Advisory Council Forming
By Sen. Sam Slom @ 12:06 AM :: 5162 Views :: Environment, Small Business
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Business leaders will be invited to join the council, which will consist of 15 volunteers representing industries such as travel and tourism, recreation, fishing, transportation, energy, and marketing. Members will be appointed by the national marine sanctuaries director and serve two- to three-year terms....
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013 |
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Reports Raise Question of Waianae Sludge Permit Violation
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 10:42 PM :: 4716 Views :: Environment
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The Hawaii Kai Marina Community Association, the permittee of a dredging project, may face questions from the Army and Department of Land and Natural Resources....
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013 |
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Matson Claims Customer Rates Will not be Affected by Molasses Spill
By News Release @ 2:08 PM :: 5139 Views :: Environment, Jones Act
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He also stated that customer rates would not be affected by the incident....
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Saturday, September 14, 2013 |
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Anti-Aquarium Nuts Attack Big Isle Fisherman For Catching Delicious Tiger Shark
By Andrew Walden @ 4:40 AM :: 8441 Views :: Environment, Second Amendment
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...a few weeks ago the puppy-murdering phonies of "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals" (PETA) hounded a Kauai fisherman whose close call with a giant ahi was captured on video. Now the national spotlight is focused on a Big Island youth...
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Friday, September 13, 2013 |
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Molasses Mess: Abercrombie Deflects Blame for Lax Inspections
By News Release @ 2:10 PM :: 6932 Views :: Environment, Hawaii State Government, Jones Act
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Abercrombie is deflecting blame away from his Department of Transportation and Department of Health for failure to inspect Matson's molasses loading operations....
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Friday, September 13, 2013 |
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Global Warming Primer: Second Edition
By NCPA @ 12:52 PM :: 3505 Views :: Environment
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"Today's global warming policies have no connection to climatological reality"
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013 |
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Councilmember Pine Demands Investigation of Illegal Dumping on Ag Land
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 12:27 PM :: 8264 Views :: Honolulu County, Environment
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Robert Clark, president of the Hawaii Kai Marina Community Association referred to Waianae residents’ concerns as “total ignorance” ....
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013 |
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Monday, September 2, 2013 |
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ILWU: An injury to one of our corporate employers is an injury to all?
By Selected News Articles @ 4:15 PM :: 7196 Views :: Environment, Development, Labor
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"I'm going to f*** with the environmentalists even if I don't have a dog in the fight"
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Saturday, August 31, 2013 |
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UH Manoa has New Trick to Justify Lack of Global Warming: Reverse Cause and Effect
By Selected News Articles @ 4:42 AM :: 5273 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"Despite the continued increase in atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations, the annual-mean global temperature has not risen in the twenty-first century challenging the prevailing view that anthropogenic forcing causes climate warming."
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013 |
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Shark Attacks: DLNR Launches Two-Year Study
By News Release @ 3:23 PM :: 4390 Views :: Environment, Tourism
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In 2013, there have been eight incidents, including four within the last month. Four of this year’s incidents occurred on Maui....
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Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
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UHERO: Coastal Zone Management in Hawaii
By UHERO @ 5:01 PM :: 5724 Views :: Environment, Development
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Hawaii has 750 linear miles of coastline....
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013 |
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Climate Plan Would Kill Hundreds of Millions of Birds and Bats
By NCPA @ 2:52 PM :: 4690 Views :: Energy, Environment
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U.S. wind turbines kill 1.4 million birds and bats every year, while producing just 3 percent of U.S. electricity....
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Friday, July 26, 2013 |
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‘Sue and Settle’: Secret backroom deals by bureaucrats and enviros hurt economy
By Selected News Articles @ 4:47 PM :: 5319 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Sue and Settle process has left Hawaii burdened with an EPA mandated ‘Regional Haze’ plan which forces human emitters to make up for emissions from Kilauea Volcano....
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Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
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Abercrombie Signs Ocean Resources Management Plan
By News Release @ 9:02 PM :: 5562 Views :: Environment, Hawaii State Government
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Tracking the success of the plan will be coordinated with the state Office of Information Management and Technology....
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