Environment

Vicky Durand and Indrajit Gunasekara, of the Koali Niu Coconut Gene Bank, share how the nonprofit aims to preserve and protect native coconuts ofnHāna Maui.

The Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting also rejected a permit for a controversial gondola project on O‘ahu’s North Shore.

Hawaiʻi has a deadline of 2050 to eliminate about 80,000 cesspools across the state. That target may seem far off, but at the stateʻs current pace, it would take more than 200 years to convert all its cesspools into compliant septic systems.

HPR speaks with attorney Kevin O’Grady about the recent Supreme Court decision striking public property gun restrictions; attorney Kristina Baehr shares updates on the court settlements from the Red Hill fuel spill lawsuit.

USDA is putting up $18.5 million for conservation and marketing efforts from local farmers and producers across Hawaiʻi.

The Bounty Project, under Hawaiʻi Pacific University's Center for Marine Debris Research, pays fishermen for the marine debris they collect around the islands.

House lawmaker Adrian Tam spoke to HPR's The Conversation about a scuttled plan to amend the Transient Accommodation Tax for cruise ships.

Passengers disembarking in Honolulu spoke to HPR about their feelings towards the Green Fee and its additional tax for cruise passengers.

Researchers from Columbia and UH talk about weatherproofing the FIFA World Cup; Lokahi Longevity co-founder David Watumull discusses a new blood test for heart health

The Conversation highlights past Pacific Islander guests who shared their voice to speak on climate change and their part of the world.