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Last update: 10 hours agoLāna‘i Resort Expansion Debate: Pūlama Lāna‘i is seeking to rezone about 170 acres for more villas and spa units at Sensei Lāna‘i (Four Seasons), with some residents calling it an economic lifeline for small businesses while others warn it’s a cultural loss. Monk Seal Protection Push: After a viral Maui video of a visitor allegedly throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal, Sen. Brian Schatz urged NOAA to step up education and enforcement; NOAA says the animal was an adult male (R404). Climate Policy Stalled: Hawaii’s Legislature ended another session without major emissions wins, including failing to pass carbon cashback and leaving key transportation and solar measures behind. Insurance Pressure: Lawmakers came close to a fossil-fuel accountability bill on insurance costs but it fell short procedurally—showing how climate damages are hitting household budgets now. El Niño Watch: NOAA says El Niño is likely to develop this summer, with stronger events raising the odds of Central Pacific storm impacts during hurricane season. Local Environment Science: UH research highlights green sea turtles grazing invasive algae, suggesting honu may help control Chondria tumulosa.
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