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Hawaii Considers $25 Climate Tax

Greenbuilding Law

25 might strike some as a drop in the Pacific Ocean toward repairing the planet, or even just Hawaii, but the 8 main islands, of the 137 island archipelago, had more than 9.5 million tourists last year, so maybe $68 Million (. tourists share hotel rooms) is a start. Some have argued this novel initiative would violate the right of U.S.

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We Need a Strong and Independent NOAA to Protect Our Lives and Homes from Climate Change 

Union of Concerned Scientists

As the climate crisis advances unchecked, the work of federal agencies dedicated to protecting our health and the places where we work, play, worship, produce food, energy, and shop has become critical and are now at great peril. From coastal erosion to pollution, NOS’s science helps states and communities manage these resources sustainably.