Hawaii

Green News

US states ‘undeterred’ in climate lawsuits after DOJ sues them

The ‘highly unusual’ lawsuits have raised concern over states’ abilities to retain the power to take climate action.

02/05/2025

USA

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, no threat to residents

Kilauea ramped up its surface activity on Tuesday when lava began pouring out of a vent in its caldera.

26/03/2025

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Erupting Kilauea volcano puts on spectacular show in Hawaii

The Kilauea volcano spewed lava 100 metres into the air on Tuesday, putting on a spectacular show on the Island of Hawaii, also referred to as the Big Island, while thankfully not posing a threat to residential areas.

12/02/2025

Destinations

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again. Is it safe to travel?

The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is home to the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa.

29/01/2025

Green News

Youth activists win ‘historic’ climate case settlement in Hawaii

Youth activists are forcing Hawaii to clean up its transport sector.

21/06/2024

Health news

How do deadly wildfires impact people's health?

The wildfire in Hawaii began on August 8, 2023, and killed more than 100 people. A new preliminary report looks at how it impacted people's health.

16/05/2024

Travel News

Would a 'climate fee' help prevent overtourism in Hawaii?

Years of disrespectful behaviour from tourists has forced Hawaii to raise funds to undo the damage.

20/02/2024

Space

Religious site or stargazing haven? The war over a Hawaiian volcano

Both indigenous activists and scientists believe the volcano holds answers to the mysteries of the universe but do not agree on how it should be used.

15/12/2023

Green News

Why has a pond in Hawaii turned bright pink?

The fairytale-like transformation of a pond at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge was first noticed in late October.

14/11/2023

Green News

Hawaii’s ancient trees bring ‘hope’ following devastating wildfires

Efforts to revive Lahaina’s surviving trees have included trucking in water, applying compost extract and testing soil.

19/10/2023

Travel News

Is it too soon to reopen tourism after Hawaii's devastating wildfires?

Hawaii has changed. ‘You shouldn’t be there expecting people to serve you your mai tais and your food,’ says one local.

04/10/2023

USA

Biden pledges help to Maui ‘for as long as it takes’ after wildfires

The president and his wife cut short their week-long holiday to comfort survivors of the devastating wildfires.

22/08/2023

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WATCH: The search for victims of Hawaii's fire continues

Rescue workers from across the US are using tracker dogs as they search for the remains of the fire's victims. The authorities have warned the death toll is expected to rise.

18/08/2023

Haiti

Maui emergency management director resigns citing health reasons

Herman Andaya has faced fierce criticism for failing to activate disaster sirens during last week’s wildfire response. He says the sirens would have caused further panic and driven residents towards the fire.

18/08/2023

Travel News

Should tourists stay away from Maui after deadly wildfires?

A company that held a charity snorkeling tour near burned out Lahaina later has since issued an apology.

17/08/2023

Green News

Dogs, cats and love birds rescued from the ashes of Hawaii wildfires

As people fled the fires, pets did too. Some emerged with marks of escape, but thousands remain lost.

16/08/2023

USA

Death toll from Hawaii wildfires surpasses 100, more victims expected

Authorities in Hawaii are trying to establish how the deadliest US wildfires in over a century started as the number of fatalities rises to over 100 with many more victims expected in the coming days.

16/08/2023

Green News

Hawaii wildfires: What caused the deadliest US blaze in a century?

Many are questioning if more could have been done to prevent such death and destruction.

14/08/2023

World News

With 93 dead, Maui families and faith leaders tackle reality of loss

For scores of families in Hawaii still hoping to reunite with loved ones, it was not yet time to give up - even as the staggering death toll continued to grow, and even as authorities predicted that more remains would be found within the ashes left behind by a wildfire that gutted Lahaina.

14/08/2023

USA

Maui wildfire: Death toll hits 93 as authorities expect number to rise

As the death toll from a wildfire that razed a historic Maui town reached 93, authorities warned Saturday that the effort to find and identify the dead was still in its early stages. It's already the deadliest US wildfire for over a century.

13/08/2023