Science

The Trump administration has proposed budget cuts to NOAA that could close a research station on Maunaloa. That site has been a key source of information on climate change for decades. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote spoke to researchers with ties to the station.

A judge has ruled against allowing commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument; A free seminar helps couples navigate divorce

University Hawaiʻi planetary geophysics researcher Matt Siegler spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about being selected to develop an instrument for a NASA Lunar Terrain Vehicle.

Sacred Hearts School principal Tonato Lolesio talks about plans to set up classrooms in temporary facilities while rebuilding their campus, which was destroyed in the Lahaina fire; Hawaiʻi County Council Member Matt Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder and Elaine Parlow from Action 4 Animals discuss a divisive measure that would prohibit the feeding of stray or feral animals on county property

Local film industry professionals form the Hawaiʻi Film Alliance; NPR "Short Wave" co-hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber dive into the ocean in a new series called "Sea Camp"

A local hub for climate research is facing an uncertain future. As HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote reports, time is ticking for them to receive crucial federal funding.

When active, Kīlauea pumps out thousands of tons of volcanic gases, namely water vapor, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide. The emissions can affect our health, infrastructure, and even the climate. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote has more.

A recent University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa report analyzed impacts to the ocean based on different CO2 emission levels. It found that even if carbon dioxide production flatlined by the middle of the century, nearshore waters will experience significant acidification, though oceanographers say reducing emissions is still important.

Tom Oliver, a scientist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, spoke with HPR’s DW Gibson about the past 25 years of tracking fish and coral reef health throughout the Pacific.

John Starmer, science director at the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council, spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about using limu to monitor coastal water quality.