Yesterday, we celebrated Mothers’ Day — and, no, the apostrophe is correct in the plural rather than singular designation. That’s because it was the entire community of women, not just individual moms, who were originally celebrated in the 1870s by Julia Ward Howe. Howe cried out for women to take … [continued]
Originally published on Ililani Media, Life of the Land, by Henry Curtis Bill McKibben has spent forty years warning the world about the climate crisis. He co-founded 350.org and Third Act — an organization mobilizing Americans over sixty for progressive change — and has written bestsellers including The End of … [continued]
IONIQ 6 N named 2026 World Performance Car, marking the second time in three years that Hyundai’s N brand has secured the award after IONIQ 5 N in 2024 This marks the fifth consecutive year Hyundai Motor has been honored at the World Car Awards Hyundai Motor Company has achieved … [continued]
No Kings III protests on Saturday, March 28, 2026, took place across the US and the globe. Our local No Kings III protest took place in front of the federal courthouse where Trump appointee Aileen Cannon has refuted, over and over again, any condemnation of the president’s behavior, dishonesty, culpability, … [continued]
Hawaiʻi’s LNG turn was sold as a practical answer to a practical problem. The state has high electricity prices, aging oil-fired generation, isolated island grids, and political pressure to cut bills without creating reliability problems. HSEO’s January 2025 alternative fuels study was built around that frame. It was focused on … [continued]
While exploring the exhibits at the New York Build Expo, I came across the Armstrong booth. Initially, nothing particularly interesting stood out. It just looked like traditional acoustic ceiling tiles. However, I asked if they had anything new and relevant to clean technology, and they pointed me to their new … [continued]
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) joined more than 150 civil rights, environmental, faith, health, and worker organizations in signing and submitting a letter today calling for the removal of Lee Zeldin from his role as administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to letter signatories, no EPA … [continued]
Bird's eye view of the UAAGI display filled with new energy vehicles, mostly EVs. Photo by Raymond Tribdino.
For a market that is still largely fossil fuel engine-dominated, the ability to compare multiple electrified platforms in one venue matters. The United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) ability to bring champion brands BAIC, Chery, Foton, Jetour, Lynk & Co, and Radar under its wing reflects how quickly Chinese and … [continued]
"Give the Climate a sporting chance - Greenpeace" by John Englart (Takver) is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
We find joy in the dark winter months by enjoying our favorite sports teams. In the US, National Hockey League and National Basketball Association games are in mid-season. Major League Baseball spring training has just started. March Madness will be upon us soon, where we will root for up-and-coming college … [continued]
"Bormio Stelvio Ski Centre - Stelvio (ski course) - Milano Cortina 2026 - 11" by Dispe is marked with CC0 1.0.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is proud of the sustainability actions it required the host country, Italy, to implement for the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. Measures included minimizing negative impacts on the environment and using the Games’ visibility to showcase sustainable solutions. Protecting biodiversity and managing resources sustainably, the Committee … [continued]
