Hawaiʻi Will Ban Chlorpyrifos, Establish Meaningful Pesticide Regulations
With Governor Ige's signature, SB3095 will become law and Hawaiʻi will lead the nation in establishing pesticide regulatory policy that protects the health and safety of its people and environment.
Hawaiʻi Will Tie Electric Utilities’ Revenue to Performance of Key Functions
The Hawaiʻi Ratepayer Protection Act empowers the PUC to set strong, well-informed policies and encourages the utility to ensure clean energy for all of Hawaiʻi’s residents at reduced rates.
Wahine Activists Draw Connections Between Militarized Pacific Places
Pōhakuloa, like other important places across the Asia-Pacific region, is home to a military base with live fire training.
Kauaʻi Hui Sues Syngenta, DLNR to Protect Kekaha Crown Lands
The complaint accuses the state agency of failing to execute its duties by approving agrochemical industry permits without adequate environmental review.
Red Hill Press Conference Airs Community Concerns
Residents and elected officials call for drinking water resources to be better protected from fuel leaks.
Democratic Party Upstarts Time TPP Protest with Obama’s Honolulu Visit
The protest is being organized by Bernie Sanders delegates who first met at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia last month.
Protest at Hawaii Gas Demands Freedom From Fossil Fuels
Residents will call on Hawaii Gas to drop Liquified Natural Gas as part of a global movement to "break free" from fossil fuels.
People Over Profits: A Familiar Message at Hawaiʻi State Legislature Opening Day
While the more than 30 organizations with booths inside the State Capitol rotunda work on a wide range of policy issues, most shared the same hope that lawmakers would put people first.
Senator, Nonprofit Slam Red Hill Agreement, Ige Administration
Neither Senator Thielen nor the Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi think the U.S. Navy plans to take strong enough action to minimize the threat of future fuel leaks at Red Hill.
Maui TPP Protest Unites Labor, Environment and Sovereignty Activists
The demonstration emphasized the connection between—and convergence of—the issues of social justice, labor, indigenous rights, environmental stewardship and human rights.
State Legislators Push for Stronger Regulations on Red Hill Fuel Facility
Eighteen state lawmakers sent a joint letter to state and federal regulatory agencies insisting the “real danger” of contamination to drinking water not be ignored.
Hawaiʻi Coalition Urges Congress to Oppose Fast Tracking the TPP
The newly-formed coalition includes groups from the labor rights, environmental protection, Native Hawaiian sovereignty, food justice, and social justice movements.
Asphalt Stockpiling Resumes in Kamilo Nui Valley
Resident concern grows over asphalt, debris and water flow impacts to the East Oʻahu valley.
Cultural Practitioner Hui Alleges Further Mauna Kea Development Violates Rights
Environmental findings show that neither TMT nor any other development on Mauna Kea can be approved without violating the Mauna Kea Conservation District rules and regulations.
A Rally for the Rest of Us
Grassroots organizations lobbying on a variety of issues, rallied around the message that our government should serve the people, not corporations and developers.