New virus discovered in whales, dolphins across the Pacific
The discovery of beaked whale circovirus in 10 new host species including whales and dolphins across the Pacific was documented by UH researchers.
Whales could be key to reducing carbon dioxide
Researchers explore how whales can influence the amount of carbon in our air and waters and potentially contribute to the overall reduction of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
El Niño research earns faculty early career scientist award
Christina Karamperidou was honored with an Early Career Scientist Award by the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics.
Should Hawaiʻi enact a carbon tax?
The State of Hawaiʻi currently has a goal of sequestering more greenhouse gas annually than amounts emitted no later than 2045.
New aloha ʻāina leadership certificate grounded in ancestral knowledge
The 16-credit program is aimed at cultivating leaders to connect and care for ʻāina using ancestral knowledge.
Students tackle real-world sustainability issues at Kualoa Ranch
Utilizing on-island recycling programs and the impacts of raising grain-fed versus grass-fed cattle were some of the capstone projects by five graduating seniors.
Designing for future Waikīkī with sea-level rise earns honors
UH research “Envisioning Sea Level Rise Adaptation in Waikiki, Hawaiʻi,” received an honorable mention at the AIA Honors and Design Awards.
Climate change initiatives, mitigation strategies part of conference
The Hawaiʻi State Climate Commission’s annual conference will be January 9–12, 2023.
UH conference addresses water justice, Red Hill, ʻāina
200 participants attended the Piʻo Summit that brought together academic researchers from UH and esteemed community leaders.
Students design, plant tree canopy for Kaimukī Library community
Library patrons were greeted by a plethora of trees until about a decade ago when they were removed due to disease.
