Hawai?i islands sinking faster in some areas; risk for flooding
Research reveals parts of Â鶹´«Ã½, particularly Oʻahu's south shore, are sinking significantly faster than previously thought, accelerating the timeline for increased flood risk.
Agroforestry key to Hawai?i¡¯s path to carbon neutrality goal
The study found that more than 370,000 acres of Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s unmanaged agricultural land is suitable for agroforestry under current climate conditions.
Sustainability, culture at heart of Shidler alumna¡¯s work
Under her leadership, KISCA has introduced transformative programs such as tree-planting initiatives where guests can sponsor or plant trees themselves.
Hungry marine fungi may be the key to reducing plastic pollution
Plastic pollution is a critical issue in Â鶹´«Ã½ because of its location in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre.
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ student¡¯s sticker design celebrates campus sustainability
Micah Colson¡¯s design, selected by the community, was chosen to represent UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹¡¯s dedication to sustainability as a sticker.
Climate change course for Egyptian government taught by UH professor
Bob Richmond taught a course on climate change for government, private sector and academic leaders in Cairo, Egypt in January.
Research with impact: UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ experts engage lawmakers, public on key issues
Attendees engaged with research projects spanning environmental conservation, sustainability, AI technology and more.
Discovery of water droplet freezing steps bridges atmospheric science, climate solutions
This research ties into the larger effort by UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ researchers and their collaborators to address climate challenges through a $26 million project to develop sustainable refrigerant technologies.
Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center achieves LEED Gold certification
LEED is the most widely used green-building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence.
Grant boosts UH¡¯s effort to protect Hawai?i¡¯s coral reefs
The “Fish Pono: Save Our Reefs” program aims to stem the tide of coral degradation caused by coastal pollution and ocean warming by saving fishes that save corals.