AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnvironmental Review in Turtle Bay: A judge ordered Honolulu to redo environmental review for the proposed Ritz-Carlton at Turtle Bay, saying the county can’t rely on a 13-year-old assessment and must update impacts to endangered species and changing conditions. Clean Water Check: Hawaiʻi Department of Water is offering complimentary household tap-water sampling in Kilauea, Haʻena-Wainiha, and Hanalei to monitor lead risk under the Lead and Copper Rule (limited spots, July–Aug. 5). Plastic Cut for Kitchens: A new push for beeswax food wraps highlights a simple swap to reduce single-use plastic film and avoid PFAs linked to some packaging. Deep-Sea Mining Pressure: A U.S. startup is seeking approval to explore seabed mining in international waters near French Polynesia, Cook Islands, and Kiribati—raising concerns about bypassing international oversight. Oʻahu Downtown Clean-Up: Honolulu launched a Downtown Business Improvement District with ambassadors cleaning streets, removing graffiti, and connecting people to services. Time Change Debate: The U.S. House advanced a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, while Hawaii remains exempt.
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