AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Planning Backlash: A Hawai‘i utility decision to move ahead with a natural gas plant instead of prioritizing solar-plus-battery storage is drawing sharp online criticism, with opponents arguing renewables are already cost-competitive and could cut bills and pollution. Community-Led Conservation: Gov. Josh Green signed laws to strengthen conservation partnerships and expand help for homeowners converting or upgrading cesspools, aiming to protect public health and waterways. Biosecurity Alert: Hawai‘i health and agriculture officials say the risk from a New World screwworm outbreak detected on the U.S. mainland remains very low, pointing to strong import rules, inspections, and surveillance. Shoreline Safety Work: Crews are starting shoreline restoration at Sand Island State Recreation Area to remove hazardous debris exposed by erosion, with work expected through October. Marine & Land Stewardship: A new comfort station at Haena State Park adds solar-powered wastewater treatment, funded through a community partnership. Wildlife Interaction: A tiger shark feeding on a turtle at Makaha triggered a beach advisory and lifeguard shutdowns until conditions improved.
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