UPDATED: Civil Beat has updated the story to reflect that the wind turbines are not certain to come down at the end of their power contracts. Kahuku's wind turbines, which irked neighbors, might have to come down at the end of their 20-year contracts after a Honolulu City Council decision last week.

Rising seas spell doom for coastal wetlands trapping carbon — or do they? New research reveals that as these ecosystems transition, they can still trap carbon and possibly cool the planet.

Civil Beat deputy editor Nathan Eagle joined scientists on a three-week expedition in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

An invasive algae has wrecked huge sections of reef in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Scientists are racing to find out what it is, where it came from and whether anything can stop it.

When will the sidewalk along Queen's Beach be fixed? Nobody seems to know.

The storm destroyed a primary nesting site for endangered sea turtles and monk seals. East Island's reemergence in this remote atoll has become an unexpected sign of resilience against climate change.

Inside the race to save the tree supporting Hawaii's flora, fauna and culture.

With the effects of climate change bearing down, the race is on to ensure Papahānaumokuākea remains protected.

Olowalu reef may be an example of how to survive climate change disaster — just 4 miles from the epicenter of the August 2023 Maui fire.

Puna homeowners live under the threat of a lava eruption, but skyrocketing insurance rates are causing many to rethink that choice.