World’s most active volcano harbors a tiny off-grid home—and you can stay overnight
The Phoenix House is a tiny off-grid home that truly befits its name. Rising from the ashes of the world’s most...
Hawaii becomes the first state to pass a law committing to Paris agreement
Even if the White House doesn't honor the Paris climate agreement, individual states aren't taking the short-sighted...
Hawaii issues alert for brain-invading parasite transmitted by snails
The Hawaiian island of Maui is experiencing an uptick in infections stemming from a parasitic roundworm that invades...
Tesla unveils massive solar battery plant to power the island of Kauai
Remember when Tesla was just a small-time electric car company making Roadsters? Now CEO Elon Musk is in the business...
Hawaii aims to ban coral reef-killing chemical sunscreens
For a long time we've been told to slather on sunblock to protect our skin from harsh ultraviolet radiation, but...
Hawaii bill calls for 100% green transportation by 2045
Hawaii lawmakers want the state's ground transportation to run entirely on renewables by 2045. As a majority of...
7 international permaculture retreats for relaxing and learning
The Yoga Forest, Guatemala Perhaps a tropical breeze through a morning yoga session is more your speed. Located...
Bees placed on the endangered species list for the very first time
We’ve been hearing about dangerous declines in bee populations for years - and the US has finally added bees...
Despite Hawaii success, American wave energy lags behind rest of the world
Thanks to a Navy test site, America’s first wave-produced electricity was fed into Hawaii's power grid last...
Six scientists just completed a year-long simulated Mars mission
Around a year ago, six scientists entered a solar-powered dome on the Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii to study how...
Obama expands Hawaii marine reserve to double the size of Texas
President Barack Obama will issue a proclamation to expand the existing Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument...
Designers split a colorful Hawaii beach home in two – like a whale and her calf
https://vimeo.com/172394528 The fun design blends modern architecture with Hawaiian vernacular. Land in Hawaii...
Mesmerizing lava “skylights” give a glimpse under the Earth’s surface
Volcanoes get a bad rap in the movies, but what goes on underneath the Earth’s crust can actually be a beautiful...
Obama might create the world’s largest marine reserve in Hawaii
Ten years ago, the newly-designated Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument was the biggest marine reserve...
Marine scientists in Hawaii unearth an ancient minivan-sized sea sponge
We’ve all heard stories about enormous deep sea worms and sharks the size of a city bus. It turns out, those...
Global CO2 concentrations exceed 400ppm ‘point of no return’ for first time
Yet another new scientific report is warning about the impending devastation linked to carbon dioxide emissions....
“Lamphouse” is a temporary teepee-shaped shelter made with splayed sticks
Professor Hongtao Zhou and his students teamed up to build this art installation as a surreal spatial experience....
Hawaii church fights homelessness with affordable Alaskan ‘igloos’
With Hawaii's homeless crisis reaching epic proportions, a church in Honolulu has sourced a surprising solution...
Solar Impulse expected to complete Pacific leg of round-the-world flight tomorrow
After being grounded for the better part of a year, Solar Impulse 2 (SI2) has successfully taken off from Hawaii...
Solar Impulse grounded in Hawaii until April 2016 for repairs to damaged batteries
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve7Xc7TaKwE&w=537&h-302 The experimental solar-powered aircraft Solar...
45-Ton Azura generator harvests energy from Hawaii’s waves
The United States has caught the perfect wave and may be surfing its way to a clean energy future. Azura, a prototype...
Artist creates impossibly realistic murals in Hawaiian waterways while balanced on a surfboard
Related: Australian street artist uses tape to create outstanding works of art The attention to detail, such...
This tiny off-grid Hawaiian home cost just $11,000 to build
Kristie Wolfe's dreamy Hawaiian treehouse, which includes a bedroom, bathroom, and space for a kitchen, was custom-designed...
NASA is tossing robots into Hawaii’s volcanoes
Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory are developing robots to explore volcanoes in Hawaii. The team,...
Acclaimed architects unveil plans for the Obama Presidential Center library in Hawaii
Hawaii is up against the University of Chicago and Columbia University in New York, which are the current favorites...
Hawaii Plans to Move Homeless People Away from Tourist Areas
Hawaii may be the quintessential beach bum destination, but a new law lets authorities move the state’s homeless...
How Monsanto is Turning an Island Paradise Into a GMO Wasteland
Monsanto is conquering one of the world’s most stunning utopias - and it's happening right under our noses. The...
“Extremely Rare and Unprecedented” Double Whammy Storms to Slam Hawaii
In what’s being called an extremely rare and unprecedented event, two tropical storms are set to batter Hawaii...
Artist Builds Gorgeous 200-Sq.Ft. House Out of 25,000 Pounds of Salvaged Redwood in Hawaii
Nelson has built everything from adorable wooden car campers to airy, multi-story treehouses. Completed just last...
Scientists Discover New Rock Made From Human Plastic Waste and Ocean Debris
Just in time for World Environment Day, Canadian scientists have announced the discovery of a new type of rock...
