They’re asking the Public Utilities Commission not to green-light more projects until environmental concerns are addressed. The federal government has charged that state officials are rushing to approve wind power projects without adequately considering environmental impacts, particularly the adverse consequences for an endangered species, the opeapea bat. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service asked the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission in a […]

As President Trump holds the entire government hostage over funding for his border wall, there’s been talk that he might declare a national emergency on the southern border to get the wall built. Such a move would allow Trump to dip into federal funding used for actual crises, like the ongoing Hurricane Maria recovery effort. Senator […]

The youngest woman ever elected to Congress again made headlines and sparked conservative criticism when she said Monday that she and other young Americans fear “the world is going to end in 12 years if we don’t address climate change.” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., made the remark during an interview with writer Ta-Nehisi Coates at the MLK Now […]

To sort or not to sort, that is the question. Lots of people wonder whether it’s really worth their time and effort to separate, wash and store recyclable materials – especially if it takes more energy to recycle, or if the plastics sent for recycling end up in overseas landfill. The truth is, the issue is complex, and […]

Almost a week after an incredible video of divers swimming with a massive great white shark surfaced online, the well-known shark researcher seen in the clip is now receiving death threats. Critics are accusing Ocean Ramsey of harassing the shark. The video shows her gently placing her hand on the animal as it swam by […]

What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than by doing something special with the love of your life? This romantic day is meant for the two of you to dedicate quality time to each other and celebrate your relationship. You may be looking forward to a cozy night in making heart-shaped pizzas, or heading out […]

Italian nylon fiber manufacturer Aquafil opened its first carpet recycling facility in the United States. The new 116,000 square feet building in Phoenix, Arizona, has the capacity to turn 36 million pounds of old carpets into raw material annually, the company says. Aquafil manufactures a polymer called Nylon 6, and operates in two main product areas: […]

New Chinese policies about contaminant levels in the recyclable waste it imports have transformed how small US cities deal with their garbage Some US cities have halted plastic and glass recycling entirely, unable to find buyers for the waste But rural and small-town residents are starting to get squeezed by a change that is wreaking […]

The U.S. Marine Corps will be conducting urban training exercises in multiple locations on Oahu starting Sunday. The exercises are meant to train service members for operations in a village or city setting. Some of the training sites include Barbers Point Harbor, the Dogs of War Airsoft Park in Kapolei, Dillingham Airfield and Wet N […]

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the establishment of a Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Prize and a research and development center for the recycling of critical materials such as cobalt and lithium from lithium-ion batteries. The research and development center (R&D Center) is to be managed by the Argonne National Laboratory together with the National Renewable […]