Honolulu Civil Beat Podcasts

With more problems coming from climate change, Malama Maunalua is embarking on a nearly $8 million project funded through NOAA to improve native forests and an East Oahu bay at the same time.By Honolulu Civil Beat

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Scientists estimate up to a third of human-caused carbon dioxide emissions are stored in the ocean, and humpbacks are doing their part.By Honolulu Civil Beat

In this episode, Gen Zers share what they are doing in the classroom – and the courthouse – to prepare for their future in the midst of a climate crisis.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Victoria Keener, a member of the Honolulu Climate Commission and senior research fellow at the East-West Center, talks about the innovation, connection and communication behind critical climate science.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Rising tides and temperatures will transform Oahu's most northwestern point, but how can we preserve the cultural and historical resources that call Kaena home?By Honolulu Civil Beat

Ancient Hawaiian fishponds are experiencing a resurgence, but can they withstand the detrimental effects of climate change? In this episode, we explore how extreme weather conditions not only affect the fish, but also the community stewards bringing back this traditional practice.By Honolulu Civil Beat

The millions of seabirds that call Hawaii home mostly live in the far-flung Northeastern Hawaiian Islands, away from humans and predators. But they are facing an uncertain future, as the low-lying islands on which they nest are being consumed by sea level rise, their nests are being washed away in weather events and they're suffering as the tempera…

Seaweed, macroalgae, kelp - there are many different names for the plants of the ocean but in Hawaii, it’s known as limu. In this episode we look at how scientists are using limu to monitor environmental changes happening in the ocean and on land.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Axis deer were introduced to Hawaii more than 100 years ago and, ever since, they have become a plague on Hawaii's environment and food system. While many have spoken about eradicating the animals from the island, they have become part of the food system for hunters. Consciously or not, hunters have become part of the solution to the problem. Follo…

Healthy soil is not just good for Hawaii’s farmers, but it can also help the state combat climate change. In more ways than one.By Honolulu Civil Beat

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In 1881 — less than a week after King David Kalakaua left Hawaii for a yearlong tour around the world — a ship arrived in Honolulu carrying laborers sick with smallpox. The decisions that Hawaii’s future queen made to keep people safe – and the pushback she received from angry citizens and frustrated business owners who didn’t want to quarantine or…

In 1881 — less than a week after King David Kalakaua left Hawaii for a yearlong tour around the world — a ship arrived in Honolulu carrying laborers sick with smallpox. The decisions that Hawaii’s future queen made to keep people safe – and the pushback she received from angry citizens and frustrated business owners who didn’t want to quarantine or…

In the final episode of the series we tackle the titular question: are we doomed?By Honolulu Civil Beat

Some say systematic failures to respond to COVID-19 reveal just how challenging it will be to stop climate change, while others see reasons for hope.By Honolulu Civil Beat

We answer listener questions about carbon footprints, coral health and drinking water safety.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Debates within the Nanukuli and Maili community about a possible landfill expansion are heating up.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Many parents are having to take a more active role in their children's education due to the pandemic, so we collected resources and advice for stress-free ways to talk to your kids about an stressful subject.By Honolulu Civil Beat

A look at what happens to our island’s paper and cardboard when we’re done using it, why we don’t recycle even more and how we can all help the process run a little smoother.By Honolulu Civil Beat

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of single-use plastics back into our lives and onto our beaches.By Honolulu Civil Beat

How do you practice Hawaiian culture when you’re thousands of miles from Hawaii? And what happens when Hawaiians abroad finally get a chance to go home?By Honolulu Civil Beat

How do you practice Hawaiian culture when you’re thousands of miles from Hawaii? And what happens when Hawaiians abroad finally get a chance to go home?By Honolulu Civil Beat

Race relations in Hawaii are different than many other places in the country, but that doesn’t mean that racism hasn’t affected the health of communities of color.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Nearly half of all Native Hawaiians now live outside of Hawaii. And while many have cited Hawaii’s high cost of living as the main reason for leaving, it’s really just a piece of a much larger story.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Nearly half of all Native Hawaiians now live outside of Hawaii. And while many have cited Hawaii’s high cost of living as the main reason for leaving, it’s really just a piece of a much larger story.By Honolulu Civil Beat

After the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893, hundreds of disenfranchised Hawaiian musicians would journey to the continental U.S. in search of fame, fortune, or just a chance to make a decent living. Some would die in poverty and obscurity. Others would change American music forever.By Honolulu Civil Beat

After the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893, hundreds of disenfranchised Hawaiian musicians would journey to the continental U.S. in search of fame, fortune, or just a chance to make a decent living. Some would die in poverty and obscurity. Others would change American music forever.By Honolulu Civil Beat

A group wants to reopen waters around the Big Island for commercial aquarium fishing, raising questions about the environmental impact of the multi-million dollar industry.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Two decades after Hawaiians helped build a fort for John Sutter in California, another group of Hawaiians would find themselves stranded in Massachusetts. And take up arms in America’s bloodiest war.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Two decades after Hawaiians helped build a fort for John Sutter in California, another group of Hawaiians would find themselves stranded in Massachusetts. And take up arms in America’s bloodiest war.By Honolulu Civil Beat

This is the story of a group of Hawaiians who ended up in California more than 160 years ago — back when Hawaii was an independent nation. And how their descendents are still connected to the islands in unexpected ways.By Honolulu Civil Beat

This is the story of a group of Hawaiians who ended up in California more than 160 years ago — back when Hawaii was an independent nation. And how their descendents are still connected to the islands in unexpected ways.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Civil Beat digs into Hawaii's recycling data and explains what the numbers mean for Hawaii residents looking to be environmentally friendly with their waste.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Nearly half of all Native Hawaiians now live outside of Hawaii. It’s a staggering number that raises questions about what Hawaii will be like in coming years, and how Native Hawaiians will carry their islands with them to far flung places.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Nearly half of all Native Hawaiians now live outside of Hawaii. It’s a staggering number that raises questions about what Hawaii will be like in coming years, and how Native Hawaiians will carry their islands with them to far flung places.By Honolulu Civil Beat

This season, Offshore is taking a deep dive into the Hawaiian diaspora. Join journalist Kuʻu Kauanoe, as she digs into what is driving Hawaiians from the islands today. And tells some amazing stories about Hawaiians who left long ago.By Honolulu Civil Beat

This season, Offshore is taking a deep dive into the Hawaiian diaspora. Join journalist Kuʻu Kauanoe, as she digs into what is driving Hawaiians from the islands today. And tells some amazing stories about Hawaiians who left long ago.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Yes, cats can catch COVID-19, but that’s not the only reason to keep them indoors. For the health of Hawaii’s environment, experts say that all cats should be indoor pets.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Reduce your trips to the grocery store with these tips on home gardening in Hawaii, and help the environment while you’re at it.By Honolulu Civil Beat

Here are three innovative solutions to tackle the flood of plastic pollution that can never be recycled.By Honolulu Civil Beat

A warming climate could negatively impact Hawaii residents' ability to fight off diseases like the flu, and will enable the spread of more ailments.By Honolulu Civil Beat

A majority of adults in Hawaii know global warming is happening, but not many discuss the issue with friends, family or co-workers. We explore the best ways to talk about this sensitive subject without being uninvited from Thanksgiving.By Honolulu Civil Beat