Energy Independence
Solar, wind, geothermal, and the mandate to end fossil fuel dependence by 2045.
Coverage forthcoming.
In Hawaii
Tourism Economy
Visitor industry, overtourism, sustainability, and the economic engine of the islands.
Military Presence
Pearl Harbor, Pacific Command, defense spending, and Hawaii's role as America's Pacific fortress.
Indigenous Rights
Native Hawaiian sovereignty, land claims, cultural recognition, and the politics of identity.
Climate Adaptation
Sea-level rise, coral bleaching, fire risk, and the islands' frontline battle with climate change.
Housing
Astronomical costs, homelessness, development pressure, and the housing crisis of paradise.
Agriculture
Coffee, macadamia, taro, and the effort to rebuild local food production.
Pacific Relations
Polynesian ties, Pacific Island diplomacy, and Hawaii's cultural bridge to Oceania.
Water Resources
Aquifer management, Red Hill contamination, irrigation, and the scarcity beneath abundance.
Energy Independence
Solar, wind, geothermal, and the mandate to end fossil fuel dependence by 2045.
Cultural Preservation
Hawaiian language, hula, land stewardship, and the living traditions of the islands.