AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHawaiʻi Climate & Weather: Maui logged its second wettest June in 107 years, with 9.3 inches statewide on average—5.9 inches above normal—after a moisture surge that pushed heavy rain over Haleakalā’s south slopes. Aviation Carbon: Hawaiʻi’s five biggest airports reached Level 3 under the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program, including HNL, Kahului, Ellison Onizuka Kona, Hilo, and Līhuʻe, marking progress on mapping emissions and cutting them toward net-zero goals. Conservation & Governance: Gov. Josh Green signed major measures to strengthen accountability and conservation—extending Hawaiʻi’s bribery prosecution timeline to nine years and creating/bolstering conservation protections tied to the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary. Native Stewardship: A new law creates a formal path for long-term co-management agreements, letting DLNR negotiate up to 65 years with qualified community nonprofits—building on community stewardship at places like Haʻena. Public Health: DOH reported a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu (six total in 2026), with officials urging residents to eliminate standing water to reduce mosquito breeding. Youth in Policy: A youth-led effort, “Corals to Committees,” is training students to connect field conservation work to legislative decisions. Anti-Vaping: New Hawaiʻi laws ban disposable e-cigarettes starting in 2027 and tighten manufacturer authorization rules.
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