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Hawaii-Specific Posts (recent first, by category)

CATEGORIES: Systems Thinking | Climate Change | Community Initiatives | Island Ecosystems | Island Vulnerabilities

Systems Thinking

what more can one say? on the need for sustainability action August 25, 2009
think “one pound per mile”: on emissions reduction priorities August 19, 2009
more HCA video: Ramsey Taum says keep it REAL August 12, 2009
what’s (wrongly) on second: sustainability and the greater good June 8, 2009
thinking about thinking about Hawaii’s food system June 3, 2009
keywords for sustainability: essential, inevitable, and feasible May 31, 2009
how to organize for sustainability: the next question May 7, 2009
how to think about sustainability: that’s the question May 6, 2009
investing in Kauai farms: on feeding ourselves at scale April 7, 2009
Kauai food strategy needs sustainability thinking April 7, 2009
how do we know when we’re sustainable?April 2, 2009
what does sustainability look like? on visualization March 17, 2009
more yield, less nourishing: on perversity in our food system March 12, 2009
of paradigms and kings: sustainability requires new economics February 5, 2009
what to do when the do-list doesn’t do it: on green stimulus January 15, 2009
Susan George transorms: on the insanity of inequality January 10, 2009
is the Internet helping or hurting our sustainability quest? December 26, 2008
economic collapse shows markets require adult supervision December 15, 2008
market ideology and system failure: on flawed thinking December 10, 2008
systems thinking on dream farms and eco bubbles December 10, 2008
happiness can’t buy you money: a new twist on eco-nomics December 6, 2008
what’s the plan? Heinberg on steps to sustainable prosperity December 6, 2008
economists focus on global sustainability crisis October 8, 2008
the fourth R: new tool for sustainability assurance October 6, 2008
smart, safe & fair: on sustainability strategy September 29, 2008
place-based sustainability science: governance strategy needed September 28, 2008
on gaming the future: Superstruct launches Oct 6 September 24, 2008
how to undermine today: ignore tomorrow September 21, 2008
EROI and the energy cliff: guidance for green power September 9, 2008
resilience and brittle systems: lessons from the oil shock September 2, 2008
honey, I shrunk the kids’ options: on a crash course September 2, 2008
water, water everywhere…in everything we consume August 26, 2008
waste reduction and import substitution: same same August 25, 2008
substituting Hawaii imports while reducing our footprint August 23, 2008
stimulus with a green tinge: cash for clunkers August 5, 2008
highway funding hits tipping point: let’s pull a 180 August 1, 2008
export subsidies for biodiesel: the ’splash-n-dash’ scam July 28, 2008
is Gore’s plan affordable? on money for renewables July 22, 2008
presto, chango: what’s achievable in Hawaii sustainability? July 14, 2008
back to the future of an industrial society with no future July 7, 2008
Carlin left the planet on a bad Kauai day for dying June 26, 2008
Q&A: wot does cheap fuel mean? June 17, 2008
wanna know econ impacts of climate change? so do we June 9th, 2008
Honolulu not greenest city: false hope from flawed study May 31st, 2008
Hawaii’s ’shell’ game on sustainability: HI2050 setback April 30th, 2008
on tropical appropriate design: the organic hibiscus house March 7th, 2008
is sustainability a ‘craze’? on planet kauai March 2nd, 2008
sustainability council ignores counsel on sustainability February 22nd, 2008
wot’s the footprint of solar PV? small enough February 19th, 2008
renewable energy for Kauai: SusHI posts in review February 18th, 2008
toward a new energy economy: Kauai’s abundant renewables February 17th, 2008
is there a footprinting tool in Hawaii’s future? February 5th, 2008
on wot sustainability is NOT…a Hawaii example January 26th, 2008
from vicious to virtuous: on strategic tipping points November 20, 2007
unsustainability leave ya speechless? attend this confab October 10, 2007
Hawaiian view of prosperity: on evoking wealth September 25, 2007
worst case scenario: why sustainability matters for Hawaii September 24, 2007
sustainability is a way of life: Hawaii looks to 2050 September 23, 2007
on economic realism: ecosystems as precious assets September 6, 2007
is bio-fuel the 8-track of transport energy? August 25, 2007
oxford prepares nexgen for HI sustainability tasks August 16, 2007
update on ferry footprinting: not so fast July 27, 2007
scenario tool needed for sustainability in Hawaii July 16, 2007 Energy, Science, Transport
why footprinting begets better emissions policy June 28, 2007 Energy, Science
Hawaii’s ahupuaa models a sustainable future May 28, 2007 Science, Food
virtuous charcoal: better soil and energy from trees March 19, 2007 Energy, Science, Adaptation
be happy, die younger: move to the tropics March 12, 2007 Science
Hawaii can't decide on energy: is sorta green OK? March 3, 2007 Energy
backward tack on climate change: subsidize flying? February 6, 2007 Transport
Superferry hot button: pushing for new questions February 2, 2007 AdaptationTransport
where does new development belong? still asking January 31, 2007 Green Building, Adaptation
ocean absorbs less CO2 as globe warms January 28, 2007 Science
taroists do sustainability despite government November 26, 2006 Adaptation
of ferry tales and wings (part II) November 8, 2006 Transport
fear of frogs: how not to think about sustainability October 28, 2006
note the naysayers on Hawai`i sustainability October 17, 2006
blue Hawai`i scenario for transhuman future October 14, 2006 Science
of ferry tales and wings (part 1) October 2, 2006 Transport

Climate Change

Hawaii climate change funds escape guv veto July 20, 2009
runup to Copenhagen: agreement on planes and boats? July 20, 2009
King Coal has no clothes: don’t bow down on climate change July 13, 2009
sustainability thinking is crucial says Prince Charles July 11, 2009
think science and markets drive policy? look at climate change July 9, 2009
war-time footing: bring back rationing…for carbon July 3, 2009
faster is better: on energy pathways to economic recovery June 19, 2009
on smearing people and mis-stating sustainability science June 9, 2009
what needs more explaining? on ignoring idiots June 7, 2009
don’t build carbon storage, enhance it June 5, 2009
keeping track: what happened to sustainable development? June 1, 2009
keywords for sustainability: essential, inevitable, and feasible May 31, 2009
we’re insanely unsustainable, so where are the shrinks? April 28, 2009
how change will come: emission targets meet cost resistance January 21, 2009
climate known knowns from ‘08: what have we learned? December 24, 2008
Obama’s got a brand new bag: on finessing the climate fiasco December 21, 2008
on transport growth sectors: look out for bikes December 18, 2008
walking backwards from the problem: on climate strategy November 10, 2008
deal with this: Stephen Miller on Hawaii climate change September 29, 2008
silence will not protect you: telling kids about climate change September 29, 2008
when arctic soils thaw: can you say vicious cycle? August 27, 2008
ski resort housing bubble coming with global warming August 24, 2008
species relocation service: new focus for conservation August 20, 2008
who’s on first: why should econ trump ecol in hard times? August 15, 2008
are we responsible for China’s export-related emissions? August 6, 2008
Hawaii’s GHG task force less a force due to neglected tasks July 31, 2008
Doerr on climate change progress: that’s not enough July 8, 2008
wot’s the story? selling editors on climate coverage May 21st, 2008
heading our way: climate change in Hawaii March 30th, 2008
on wot happens when climate scientists share learning March 27th, 2008
good news in KIUC emissions: trending down February 15th, 2008
whose plumes these are, yer shipper knows January 31st, 2008
dude, where’d my preservation project go? January 29th, 2008
ready or not: major polluters ain’t, Honolulu is January 25th, 2008
mapping sea level rise on Kauai: try this where you are January 14th, 2008
Hawaii leader takes volcanoes park climate-friendly January 13th, 2008
more on misdirection: Honolulu climate talks set January 7th, 2008
scientists’ alarm rises as carbon sinks into oceans December 17th, 2007
half century and counting: watching emissions grow December 2, 2007
more hurricanes coming if hawaii loses its ‘cold wall’ September 29, 2007
Viral Kauai strikes again: on greensumption September 16, 2007
rainfall trend is up in tropics…just not on land September 5, 2007
greensheesh! is Hawaii business catching up? July 11, 2007
on Hawaii emissions cuts: power, planes and us June 26, 2007 Energy, Science, Transport
Hawaii is first alert in climate change impacts June 23, 2007 Science
carbon policy: the state of debate on cap or tax June 17, 2007 Energy, Science
green energy in Hawaii: the conversation begins June 9, 2007 Energy
is Hawaii ready for green energy? listen up May 27, 2007 Energy
monitoring ocean climate: new Hawaii tools May 7, 2007 Science
Hawaii greenhouse emissions cap advances April 28, 2007 Energy, Transport
getting pacific: hawaii links with island states April 16, 2007 Adaptation
4th assessment details on small island prospects April 16, 2007 Science, Adaptation
going exponential: Hawaii tracks CO2 growth March 29, 2007 Science
suddenly sunday: island climate change tops news February 25, 2007 Adaptation
Hawaii legislature targets emission reductions January 28, 2007 Energy, Transport
Yes, Martha, Hawaii is getting warmer, too January 14, 2007 Science, Adaptation
winter weather advisory: snowstorm on Mauna Kea January 10, 2007
not much snow on Mauna Kea, either December 11, 2006
making clouds enroute to Hawai`i November 25, 2006 Science, Transport
new view of changing planet from Hawai`i November 13, 2006 Science
Hawai`I may wish for more rain as planet warms November 4, 2006 Science, Adaptation
O`ahu conference features Pacific climate change October 16, 2006 Adaptation
new tool for envisioning sea level rise October 12, 2006 Science, Adaptation
should Hawai`i sue the polluters? October 4, 2006
don't preen if you're not green October 1, 2006 Energy, Green Building
future fuels from fallow fields October 1, 2006 Energy, Science, Transport
blowin' in the winds September 27, 2006 Science
and if sea levels rise September 23, 2006 Science, Adaptation

Community Initiatives

what more can one say? on the need for sustainability action August 25, 2009
Mayor as playuh: Kauai’s lineman for county sustainability July 26, 2009
Hawaii social investment: ulupono initiative for sustainability July 24, 2009
Lihue sustainability: AIA submits planning recommendations July 7, 2009
Abercrombie to KIUC: face up to climate change July 1, 2009
ebike love.2: on days without cycling July 1, 2009
thinking about thinking about Hawaii’s food system June 3, 2009
how to organize for sustainability: the next question May 7, 2009
how to think about sustainability: that’s the question May 6, 2009
nextgen leaders focus on Kauai sustainability April 22, 2009
it’s the process, stupid! on transition communities going viral April 21, 2009
does Hawaii have the personality to rally ’round resilience? April 15, 2009
we’re in the money: on printing currency for local resilience April 9, 2009
what’s missing? on accelerating the sustainability transition April 1, 2009
the case for the eBus: on communities collapsing forward April 1, 2009
solving sustainability is not an American thing…it’s only human February 9, 2009
green is illegal: on rejecting Maui’s sustainable new town February 4, 2009
expect different results? sustainability needs new approaches February 2, 2009
tried-and-true, and wrong: the stall factor in sustainability January 30, 2009
social networking on Kauai energy: this ning’s 4U January 20, 2009
beyond sustainability: Hawaiians to push reverence for Earth January 19, 2009
printing local bucks for sustainability: on mutual credit January 15, 2009
Obama targets social entrepreneurs: on pushing bigger solutions January 5, 2009
soil prep innovation helps Kauai food grower January 4, 2009
half of Kauai’s ’shovel-ready’ stimulus projects are ‘green’ December 31, 2008
Bushies belated big boy bonuses: gaming the rules December 31, 2008
look what we found: a home for harmony with all species December 25, 2008
on district energy systems: the neighborhood DIY model December 18, 2008
going green on Maui…despite Hawaii’s recession November 24, 2008
community organizing for renewable energy: cheaper is better November 20, 2008
‘disruptive’ social entrepreneurs will shape future markets November 17, 2008
new tricks for old dogs: teach-in on sustainability solutions November 10, 2008
Hawaii’s ‘transformational’ energy plan: where’s Kauai? November 2, 2008
shipping water to Kauai: an import strategy that’s all wet October 21, 2008
bottom-up potential in Kauai energy transition October 20, 2008
air, ground and see attack: more sustainability conversation October 17, 2008
growers shall lead us: toward Hawaiian sustainability October 13, 2008
getting down with Nexgen: grandots playing for time October 11, 2008
Hawaii gardens to go: sustainability one yard at a time October 7, 2008
Mo bettah: Hawaii’s energy guy on bold actions needed now October 3, 2008
cool tools rule! the drool bit for DIY October 3, 2008
shocking news: the financial crisis ain’t the half of it October 1, 2008
Kanu Hawaii gets help promoting island sustainability September 24, 2008
Hawaii planners’ conference focuses on sustainability September 12, 2008
slashing auto dependence with rapid response green fleets September 10, 2008
the community sphere on Kauai: biz notes equity issues September 8, 2008
you knew Mikulina wasn’t done: bring on Blue Planet September 6, 2008
resilient towns get a ‘hockey stick’: on tech acceleration September 6, 2008
Kauai launches Green Drinks social networking event August 26, 2008
building community from the bottom up: starting in my nabe July 30, 2008
grill Kauai candidates on sustainability this go-round July 30, 2008
put that heavy stuff behind you: get a bike trailer July 28, 2008
click here for relief: making gas signs for the frustrated July 20, 2008
envision hawaii: turning passion into action July 13, 2008
follow us! Kauai’s right behind you on energy sustainability July 10, 2008
green with envy: on motivating a switch to cycling July 8, 2008
trimming Kauai’s energy bill: starting at the bottom July 1, 2008
Q&A on sustainability: wot are we supposed to do now? June 26, 2008
this just in: my institute gets business coverage June 6th, 2008
bioenergy from algae in Hawaii? Cole says maybe June 4th, 2008
sustainability is easy in Hawaii (not): one couple’s experience May 29th, 2008
Kauai enviros and locals: on impediments to consensus May 28th, 2008
speaking of sustainability and conservation: wot’s Hawaii’s news peg? May 16th, 2008
turning up the Kauai volume: RU ready to learn and lead? May 6th, 2008
planning for a sustainable Kauai: AIA says go! April 30th, 2008
congressman sees forest with trees for ‘green’ energy April 28th, 2008
more islanders taking the bus: the case for bigger budgets April 26th, 2008
wot are we conserving? presentation on Kauai’s prospects April 20th, 2008
wanna help save Turtle Bay? on the upside of a downturn April 15th, 2008
switch away, says he…says we: on greening power and mobility April 14th, 2008
on blue planet summit: RU talkin’ religion, here? April 9th, 2008
another day, another seminar: on sustainability leadership April 9th, 2008
sustainability plan not a plan says Hawaii legislature April 9th, 2008
early returns from Blue Planet summit: go solar April 5th, 2008
andrew aoki on blue planet summit: why he’s going April 3rd, 2008
howz yer SusHI? on ranking top green blogs April 1st, 2008
sprawl as native right? on DHHL’s Wailua project March 25th, 2008
BOP’n around the islands: on community energy strategy March 24th, 2008
not ready for prime time: KIUC re-elects incumbents March 22nd, 2008
on KIUC choices: the conversation so far… March 22nd, 2008
KIUC balloting closes today: on waiting for results March 22nd, 2008
feeding Kauai: Grove Farm’s vision for Koloa March 12th, 2008
DIY biofuel tech goes off in Big Island bedroom March 9th, 2008
seeking leverage in KIUC election…to borrow a phrase March 2nd, 2008
energy leadership for Kauai: on raising the bar February 24th, 2008
tropical heat gets few in hot water: why not? February 21st, 2008
sharing seeds, planting ideas for Kauai biodiversity February 16th, 2008
buying Kauai’s utility was right…for the wrong reasons February 10th, 2008
hau now? green power for Kauai from fed tech February 8th, 2008
Hawaii singularity: on digital tools shaping island futures January 27th, 2008
going for broke: on running in the KIUC board election January 25th, 2008
kauai’s jaeb does sustainability in his nabe January 18th, 2008
maui native Hawaiian farm makes islands blue List December 19th, 2007
wot he said: Schatz on supersustainability, December 3, 2007
Kauai hindu temple demos sustainable concrete, November 26, 2007
greening Kauai business: Rotary rewards local initiative August 20, 2007 Green Building
pace setting sustainable forest plan for Hawaii island August 19, 2007 Science
biofoam and green wax: on ocean-friendly surfing August 17, 2007 Science
learning from Townsville: guidance for the tropics August 5, 2007 Green Building, Science
systems thinking on Hawaii water diversions August 1, 2007 Science, Adaptation, Food
yeah for hawaii: on building green homes July 19, 2007 Green Building
the jersey connection: another Hawaii follower July 17, 2007 Energy
the greening of taste: napkins is part of it June 20, 2007
get yer climate change here: Hawaii presentations June 19, 2007
pushing Kauai energy greener, faster…like SF June 14, 2007 Energy
speaking of ahupuaa: Hawaii reference material June 4, 2007 Science, Food
off-grid in Hawaii: one family shows us how June 2, 2007 Energy, Adaptation
finally going green: Hawaiian-style development May 27, 2007 Green Building
sustainable ag on Kauai: Chris Jaeb gets Guava Kai May 19, 2007 Adaptation, Food
Kauai innovators: better, greener eating at home April 5, 2007 Adaptation, Food
bag of carbon wins hearts and minds in Hawaii April 2, 2007
green energy & 'sunshine' advocate wins KIUC seat March 18, 2007 Energy
this just out: Hawaii sustainability toolkit online March 8, 2007
half a loaf: Hawaii joins EPA climate partnership March 2, 2007 Energy
plant breeding upgrade could obviate GMOs February 20, 2007 Science, Food
on low hanging fruit: sensing slim pickings February 16, 2007 Energy, Green Building
watch this space: Keone Kealoha at Malama Kaua`i February 5, 2007
envisioning sustainable futures for Kauai January 30, 2007 Food
Hawaii's offshore goldmine? Pacific trash vortex January 29, 2007 Science
Hawaii EVs: early-mover advantage squandered January 18, 2007 Energy, Transport
cheaper by the dozen: a carbon diet for Hawaiians January 10, 2007 Energy
Hawaiian housing designed for Hawaiians January 2, 2007 Green Building
native sustainability: Maui group shows how January 2, 2007 Science, Adaptation, Food
green take-down for hotels: Hawaii shows how December 23, 2006 Green Building
Jack Johnson helps Honolulu get into recycling December 8, 2006
NPR on island dimming...for migrating seabirds November 30, 2006
what's an EIS good for? November 27, 2006 Science, Transport
RMI on cows, Khosla, and Hawai`i November 19, 2006 Energy, Science
pharming cellulosic ethanol in Hawaii’s future? November 19, 2006 Energy, Science, Transport
land conservation most popular with voters November 14, 2006 Green Building
learning the how-to of (big) island sustainability November 12, 2006
on a sustainablility agenda for island government November 10, 2006 Energy, Green Building, Adaptation, Food
complementary currency: the case for K bucks November 2, 2006 Adaptation
Rotarian builder goes green in big way October 30, 2006 Green Building
put island biomass in your green sandwich October 27, 2006 Green Building, Adaptation
tracking turnout on island turning point talk October 17, 2006
eating right supports island sustainability October 16, 2006 Adaptation, Food
growing growers for sustaining island agriculture October 16, 2006 Adaptation, Food
LEEDing the way with new Hawai`i buildings October 16, 2006 Green Building
catalyzing sustainability on Maui October 13, 2006 Adaptation
zero in on island waste October 3, 2006
the taroist imperative September 23, 2006

Island Ecosystems

climate science in Hawaii: the HCA 09 conference videos August 7, 2009
resilience path: turning cost centers into savings vehicles July 30, 2009
living building design for the tropics: Kansas it’s not June 11, 2009
minding Kauai’s mountain: tackling invasives thru collaboration January 7, 2009
ecosystem assessment tool helps boost natural capital January 6, 2009
hugged your watershed lately? on valuing ecosystem services August 11, 2008
electrifying crab story, and crabbin’ about Kauai electricity July 25, 2008
dude, where’s the reef fish? on Hawaii’s challenge July 18, 2008
Q&A: wot’s that beautiful tree with the wide flat top? June 24, 2008
of birds and bads: shearwater blocking Kauai windpower? May 27th, 2008
island ahupuaa on earth: a google layer for kauai May 26th, 2008
ready for Hawaii carbon market? here’s a certification startup April 13th, 2008
Kauai sustainable farm does chocolate tours December 27th, 2007
saving a thousand flies: on Hawaii speciation December 27th, 2007
sweet news on Hawaiian honey: first carbonfree food December 11th, 2007
can you hear me now? why whales run into boats December 9, 2007
we need one of these…a power source for shade October 3, 2007
getting over Hawaii, virtually…with a desktop footprint September 30, 2007
toward natural management of Hawaii’s invasives September 9, 2007
think land’s expensive? wot HI reefs are worth August 29, 2007
Hawaii Island poster complements ahupuaa series June 22, 2007
Hawaii forests serve as climate change sentinel June 19, 2007 Science
update on monitoring Hawaiian ecosystems April 26, 2007 Science, Adaptation
say it ain't so: more bird extinctions on Kauai April 25, 2007 Science
what the army's doing here: ecosystem research March 21, 2007 Science
whose ocean? and other cautions in aquaculture January 9, 2007 Science, Food
when the reef fish talk, we listen now January 8, 2007 Science
Hawaii guv pushes protection of Punaluu lands January 5, 2007 Green Building, Adaptation
Hawaii bungles prevention of invasives December 29, 2006
kids help reforest with Hawaii Island TREE December 28, 2006
dirty laundry: why marine monument took so long December 19, 2006
how green is that kona blue? December 12, 2006 Science, Food
green building for green grower on Kaua`i December 5, 2006 Green Building
Kauai's breadfruit research helps feed the world December 5, 2006 Science, Food
zero-emission whale tour from Hawai`i November 28, 2006 Energy, Transport
arsenic study gets Hawaiian teen a national award November 24, 2006
volunteers could drive Hawai`i reforestation November 20, 2006 Science, Adaptation
NZ finds foam substitute for island weedkillers November 18, 2006
new mashup for Hawai`i museum collections November 14, 2006
Hawai`i focus in natural capital project November 11, 2006 Science, Adaptation
avian malaria grows as Hawai`i warms October 31, 2006 Science, Adaptation
FAST track for Hawai`i ecosystem research October 29, 2006 Science
mesh network for island ecosystem monitoring October 29, 2006 Science
call to action on Hawai`i ecosystem research October 28, 2006 Science
finding hidden invasives in Hawaiian rainforest October 28, 2006 Science
effluent retrofit challenge at affluent Hanalei October 22, 2006 Green Building, Adaptation
new koa forests could be win-win for Hawai`i October 20, 2006 Science, Adaptation
Hawaii's right-on-the-reef research October 18, 2006 Science
keeping current with Kohala Center October 10, 2006 Science
a 2-fer in island science October 9, 2006 Science
how healthy is your watershed? October 8, 2006 Science
new neighbors for nesting honu? October 5, 2006 Green Building
crazy cricket calling on Kaua`i October 5, 2006 Science
NEON to shed light on island ecosystems October 5, 2006 Science
shock and awe for Hawai`i birds October 2, 2006 Science
why Kauai was drier after Iniki September 26, 2006 Science
ahupua`a all over again September 24, 2006 Science
strategies for preserving island biodiversity September 23, 2006 Science, Adaptation, Food

Island Vulnerabilities

military spending must shift to reflect climate security August 1, 2009
ahoy Senator! boaters want emission reductions, too July 28, 2009
Hawaii social investment: ulupono initiative for sustainability July 24, 2009
Maui beach scientist’s swan song: retreat and relocate July 18, 2009
we’re insanely unsustainable, so where are the shrinks? April 28, 2009
nextgen leaders focus on Kauai sustainability April 22, 2009
does Hawaii have the personality to rally ’round resilience? April 15, 2009
too big to flex: resilience thinking about collapse April 11, 2009
banking on sustainability: three spheres for reinvestment April 9, 2009
we’re in the money: on printing currency for local resilience April 9, 2009
Hawaii legislature doesn’t ‘get’ the urgency of sustainability April 8, 2009
does cancerous capitalism merit life support? April 7, 2009
will the last boomers out leave the sustainability door open? April 3, 2009
how do we know when we’re sustainable? April 2, 2009
no quick fix for sustainability: on green stimulus January 8, 2009
oasis of calm: why Obama’s aloha spirit matters December 26, 2008
green stimulus consensus: can Kauai be far behind? December 16, 2008
where there’s smoke…don’t yell “FIRE” in peak oil theater December 16, 2008
offshore wind energy for Kauai: closer than you think December 2, 2008
it’s official: Hawaii’s recession now 2-4 months old November 21, 2008
on financial collapse and peak oil: one follows the other October 14, 2008
don’t peak! on sex and the Simmons soothsayers October 3, 2008
coming soon to airports near you: far fewer fearless flyers August 18, 2008
wither real estate? on Kauai’s prospects as economy tanks August 7, 2008
Kaya coming to Kauai: the renewable energy messenger August 6, 2008
is Hawaii tourism sustainable? here come airline cutbacks July 2, 2008
Q&A: RU ready to spend 20% of income on $7 gas? June 28, 2008
Q&A: where are gas prices headed? wudja believe $7? June 27, 2008
complacency or panic: on narrowing choices for Hawaii April 13th, 2008
wisdom + technology = sustainability: on blue planet summit March 29th, 2008
wot happen’d to Cleaves? on tracking KIUC’s green deals March 11th, 2008
wot’s up with Hawaii climate change? attend this forum March 10th, 2008
running the numbers: how to green our energy sooner February 25th, 2008
Apollo and TGI to grill KIUC candidates on green energy February 23rd, 2008
peddling pedaling…for footprint’s sake: on ebike love February 16th, 2008
abundant green energy for Hawaii: source of resentment? February 9th, 2008
ocean garbage patch barfs plastic confetti on HI beaches February 6th, 2008
new normal for Hawaii air: not so clean January 5th, 2008
Bushies one-up in Hawaii: on making islands first in renewables January 27th, 2008
how much acreage to grow our food? new math for Kauai January 23rd, 2008
kickin’ with the groins: on saving Waikiki beach November 27, 2007
Hawaii visitor flight emissions: another elephant, November 19, 2007
Kauai as biodiversity garden: new study shows how, November 19, 2007
wot he said: HI2050 sustainability plan falls short November 13, 2007
carbon cloud lifts over Kauai ethanol plant: no coal November 11, 2007
Honolulu’s got a brand new plan: on unsustainability October 17, 2007
will we have to stop flying to save the planet? October 4, 2007
Hawaii ‘invasive’ may portend fuel independence September 19, 2007
sucking Hawaii’s reefs: gorilla ogo’s gotta go September 18, 2007
toward natural management of Hawaii’s invasives September 9, 2007
speaking of peak everything: Hawaii running out of sand August 20, 2007 Green Building
just how unsustainable is Hawaii? on dependence August 16, 2007 Adaptation, Transport
counting on Flossie to bring Hawaii rain August 14, 2007 Science, Adaptation, Food
demand curves exist: the evidence from Hawaii hotels August 12, 2007 Transport
getting uncomfortable in Hawaii: the tourism outlook August 9, 2007 Science, Adaptation, Transport
dude, where's my white roof? on tropical housing design August 6, 2007 Green Building
wot's different about the tropics? everything August 5, 2007 Green Building, Science, Adaptation
Hawaii's biodiesel future, according to Tobias July 22, 2007 Energy, Transport
competing for Chinese tourists: watch out for China July 21, 2007 Transport
how not to green Hawaii's energy: import palm oil July 11, 2007 Energy
call to action on Hawaii climate change research July 5, 2007 Science
dude, where's the new Kauai shoreline gonna be? July 3, 2007 Adaptation
where's our infrastructure? Kauai falls behind June 15, 2007 Green Building, Transport
Hawaii back in the pack on energy efficiency June 10, 2007 Energy, Green Building, Adaptation
15 years w/o a hurricane: knock on wood and wait May 28, 2007
toward sustainable energy for Hawaii island May 21, 2007 Energy, Science, Adaptation
back to the land: Cole looks to cane for Hawaii fuel May 19, 2007 Energy, Transport
on building mega-seawalls: ziegler writes it April 19, 2007 Adaptation
giving proper weight: system dynamics of biofuels April 13, 2007 Energy, Science, Transport
presumed dangerous: a new approach to invasives March 22, 2007 Science, Adaptation
no time like now: hawaii to study biofuel potential March 16, 2007 Energy, Science, Transport
energy crops and land: the math for my island March 15, 2007 Energy, Science, Adaptation, Transport
lousy Hawaiian soils made worse by past practices March 11, 2007 Science, Adaptation, Food
sustainable ag initiative makes Kauai news March 5, 2007 Food
which way Hawaii? on biofuel developments February 23, 2007 Energy, Transport
amber waves of diverse grasses =>better biofuels February 15, 2007 Energy, Science, Transport
FYI: Hawaii hearings on sustainability issues January 29, 2007
dam, Kauai make the news: not in a good way January 22, 2007 Adaptation
worse than inaction: wrong action on biofuels January 18, 2007 Science, Transport
sustainability gets a mention: Hawaii's new plan January 16, 2007
get ready or get sand: two plans for adaptation January 14, 2007 Adaptation
Maui blows hard: windfarm seeks more turbines January 14, 2007 Energy
adaptation needed on Kauai: dam management January 11, 2007 Adaptation
passive solar could cut 20% of Kauai's home energy January 3, 2007 Energy, Green Building
adapting to peak oil hardest in Hawaii January 2, 2007 Energy, Adaptation
16 tons and wot do ya get? deeper in carbon debt December 24, 2006 Energy
Hawaii's Navatek creates wave energy generator December 21, 2006 Energy
on inter-island air travel and traffic December 19, 2006 Energy, Transport
small step forward: new green Hawai`i power plant December 12, 2006 Energy
Kaua`i mill to import coal and export ethanol December 9, 2006 Energy
plastics poisoning world's seas December 9, 2006 Science, Adaptation
planes and boats and cars: the ecological footprint December 4, 2006 Energy, Science, Transport
on island hunger and food security November 29, 2006 Adaptation, Food
we're all downwind of our own emissions November 28, 2006 Energy, Science
on a carbon tax for Hawai`i November 27, 2006 Energy, Science
Hawaii (sorta) downwind of asian polluters November 24, 2006 Science
in Hawai`i, do as the Hawaiians do: seek shade November 20, 2006 Adaptation
Hawai`i hosts vulnerable small islands network November 17, 2006 Adaptation
how to make Hawai`i tourism less unsustainable November 15, 2006 Energy, Transport
grower award for sustainable Hamakua ag November 4, 2006 Adaptation, Food
Hawai`i fairly clean but far from green November 4, 2006 Energy, Adaptation
former guv gets it: slow is better November 4, 2006
Pablo says reconsider OTEC...for Kaua`i October 30, 2006 Energy
Kaua`i eco-behavior shows troubling trends October 26, 2006 Energy
Hawaiian islands sinking in rising sea October 25, 2006 Adaptation
eco-rating of islands not improving October 23, 2006 Transport
on earthquakes, landslides and the ultimate tsunami October 20, 2006 Science, Adaptation
growth of sustainability in corporate Hawai`i October 14, 2006 Green Building
mapping the islands in a rising sea October 14, 2006 Science, Adaptation
but will goats eat Cat's Claw? September 28, 2006 Science
fear of flying to Hawai`i September 26, 2006 Energy, Transport
toward food self-sufficiency in the islands September 24, 2006 Adaptation, Food
water transport has a green footprint September 24, 2006 Energy, Transport