The Trump administration’s move was first reported by Bloomberg, which said the IHAs allow five companies to use airgun blasting in waters off Delaware to central Florida. During the seismic surveys, ships fire blasts of air to the bottom of the sea every 10 to 12 seconds for weeks or months at a time to […]

Being more considerate about our environment isn’t exactly something everyone thinks about when it comes to buying gifts for others. And choosing something that’s not only cute but eco-friendly isn’t always easy. There’s been plenty of times I didn’t realize until last minute it was someone’s birthday (thanks, Facebook!) or that a holiday creeped up […]

As a nation we spend billions of pounds every year looking after our beloved pets – but unfortunately this also means sending billions of empty pet food pouches to landfill. The problem: pet food pouches are not widely recycled. As with coffee cups and crisp packets, they are made of more than one material, making them practically […]

The state is urging consumers not to avoid eating Hawaii-grown romaine lettuce, which was not involved in a nationwide E. coli outbreak, the Department of Agriculture said today. Investigations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have linked the outbreak to romaine lettuce grown in certain areas of […]

Humans produce hundreds of millions of tons of plastic every year. As much as 12.7 million metric tons of it ends up in the ocean, where it can transport pathogens, or be mistaken for food by hungry animals. Some is visible to the naked eye—but not all plastic pollution is obvious. The ocean is full of […]

Got a lot of people on your list? You can make a huge batch of caramel apple butter in your slow cooker. Just divide it into jars, add colorful tags, and give them out to your recipients. The recipe uses fresh apples, brown sugar, caramel, and spices for a sweet treat your friends are sure […]

Now that our Thanksgiving turkey is digested and there has been a bit of snow on Maunakea, it is time to look forward to Christmas. Some folks are a bit slow in getting their Christmas trees up, but don’t delay since trees that are shipped in soon are best. If you wait, the cut mainland […]

During the holidays, the Hawaii Foodbank increases efforts to feed Hawaii’s hungry. A rough year filled with natural disasters has stretched the organization’s food supply thin and they’re hoping to bounce back with an upcoming drive. “It’s been a challenging year for Hawaii with the epic April storm, several hurricane scares and Kilauea’s devastating eruption,” […]

A court has ordered ticket reseller Viagogo to “overhaul” the way it does business. The Competition and Markets Authority launched legal action against the company in August over concerns it was breaking consumer protection law. The court said Viagogo must tell buyers which seat they will get and if there is a risk that they […]

It’s easy to get wrapped up (sorry) in all the glitz and glitter at this time of year, but before you dash out for several rolls of sparkle-covered wrapping paper, here’s something to think about. It’s estimated that every Christmas in the UK, we use – and throw away – enough wrapping paper to circle […]