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Hawaii is an island in the Pacific Ocean 2,000 mi (3,200 km) off the coast of the United States. The majority of environmental issues affecting Hawaii today are related to pressures from increasing human and animal population and urban expansion both directly on the islands as well as overseas.
Another threat to Hawaii's ecosystems is a frog called the coqui frog. It makes loud noises, eats native bugs, and is a potential food source for the brown tree snake. Hawaii is also aggressively fighting to prevent the invasion of the brown tree snake. [13] The snake has caused major economic and ecological problems in Guam.
A major leak of 27,000 U.S. gallons (100,000 liters) of fuel in January 2014 drew attention from both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH), which led to the Navy entering into an agreement (formally titled the "Administrative Order on Consent," or AOC) to enhance monitoring for leaks and build ...
Apr. 7—Hawaiian Electric contends that it faces an "extremely tight " supply of power at peak use periods, especially when production from wind, solar and hydroelectric facilities is lower than ...
At least 36 people have died in Hawaii as a result of deadly wildfires
The seasonal cyclone, known as a Kona low, could bring up to 25 inches of rain to some parts of the islands.
The March 2021 Hawaii floods was a devastating series of floods that caused a tremendous amount of damage to the U.S state of Hawaii. [1] The heavy rain started on March 7, 2021, and flooded the Kaupakalua Dam. [3] It was reported that the dam flooded due to deficiencies, and as a result, it is set to be decommissioned this summer. [4]
Volcanic flows on Hawaii's Big Island poses a potential future threat to the island's main artery. Red-hot lava is creeping towards Saddle Road, which connects the cities of Kona and Hilo and runs ...