If you lived anywhere near the California wildfires that took at least 81 lives this month and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, a look out the window or a breath of air provided an immediate sense of the scale of the disaster. But if you turned on 24-hour cable news, before getting an update on […]

Israeli officials responded saying they would consult next steps with the U.S. JERUSALEM — Home-rental company Airbnb announced on Monday it would remove its listings in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, prompting outrage from Israeli officials. The company said it will take down some 200 listings and cease its operations in Israeli settlements “that […]

Hawaii will receive more than $400,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to curb harmful pollution from diesel vehicles in the state. The $411,578 grant is part of the Diesel Emission Reductions Act, which is administered by the EPA’s West Coast Collaborative. “By promoting clean diesel technologies, we can improve air quality […]

Donald Trump’s administration plans to cut air pollution from heavy-duty trucks, marking one of its first moves to regulate US industry rather than roll back environmental standards. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will start writing a rule to require new trucks produce less nitrogen oxide, which contributes to smog and particulate matter pollution that causes […]

The ocean is full of fish. And garbage. Neither is a new phenomenon, and it isn’t exactly news that the waters off West Hawaii haven’t been exempt from dangerous pollutants. However, state officials, boat captains and residents in the area have all noticed an apparent uptick in marine debris in recent weeks — namely derelict […]

Hawaii residents already paying the nation’s highest rates for electricity soon may see a sharp increase in prices because of international regulations for ships set to go into effect in 2020. That’s the conclusion of Shasha Feharaki, a Honolulu-based energy analyst. The issue: the world’s ships soon will be required to use low-sulfur fuel oil, […]

Majority of ads examined were ‘deceptively promoting atypical patient testimonials.’ Some of the country’s biggest and most prestigious cancer treatment centers are using misleading testimonials that don’t disclose their results aren’t typical, according to a watchdog report. Out of 48 cancer centers, 90 percent used “deceptively promoting atypical patient testimonials,” in television and digital marketing […]

New Zealand has launched a campaign urging visitors to respect the environment, amid concerns over the impact of tourism on the country. Passengers on flights into the nation will be shown videos promoting the “Tiaki promise”, a set of guiding principles drawn up by the government and the tourism industry. “Tiaki” means to “care for” […]

While hundreds of families wait in agony to learn the fate of missing loved ones, officials gave a gut-wrenching forecast on the fate of California’s Camp Fire: It’s not even halfway done burning yet. Since the Camp Fire erupted 10 days ago, it has killed 76 people, destroyed more than 9,700 homes and torched an […]

The cruise industry is committed to sustainable travel through innovations that help to ensure clean air, clean water, preservation of marine ecosystems and sustaining local destinations, and it’s no wonder. “No single industry relies more on the splendor of our planet’s oceans and seas or the pristine beauty of the world’s harbors and seaside communities […]