Law grad wins writing contest with cultural rights, climate change
Ian F. Tapu’s essay won first place in the National Native American Law Students Association writing competition.
Climate change cultivates ‘ulu growth
A study from UH Mānoa’s CTAHR departments finds that ʻulu (breadfruit) growth can expand due to climate change.
Climate change poised to reawaken ancient weather pattern
As early as 2050, floods, storms and drought could worsen and become more regular.
Extreme U.S. coastal flooding events expected to rise
The data suggests that present-day extreme water levels will become commonplace within the next few decades.
Multiple flooding sources threaten Honolulu’s infrastructure
SOEST researchers found in the next few decades, sea-level rise will likely cause an increase in flooding in Honolulu’s urban core.
Statewide webinar for teachers on climate policy and change in the ‘age of COVID’
Kapiʻolani CC is hosting a statewide webinar on climate change for teachers that includes online lesson plans.
Nutrient pollution, ocean warming negatively affect early life of corals
Researchers found the survival and development of coral in its first days of life was negatively affected by elevated nutrients and an increase in water temperature.
UH study suggests how to save rare Haleakalā silverswords
Efforts to restore the population should focus on outplanting new plants in geographic areas with the most favorable climatic conditions.
Trait-based technology to help predict climate change impact on biodiversity
Researchers are using open source technology to catalogue species traits, in an effort to predict climate change’s impact on biodiversity.
Public health club wins national award to host climate change fair
The Hui Ola Pono: Public Health Undergraduate Club has won a national competition and will receive funding to host a climate justice fair on campus during National Public Health Week in April.
