Bill > HR202

This resolution urges the State of Hawaii to reject liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other harmful energy sources due to their significant environmental and climate impacts. The resolution highlights the critical climate crisis, noting that global fossil fuel pollution is causing devastating effects such as rising sea levels, wildlife loss, and increased extreme weather events, which particularly harm Indigenous communities. Specifically, the resolution emphasizes that LNG, primarily composed of methane, is a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes substantially to global warming, with methane responsible for approximately 30% of global temperature increases since the industrial revolution. The resolution points out that scientists warn against new fossil fuel projects, including LNG, to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, the resolution criticizes the fracking process used to produce LNG, noting its negative environmental and health consequences, including water pollution, destruction of land, and potential health hazards like birth defects and cancer. The resolution calls on state authorities to refrain from supporting LNG and other harmful energy sources, instead focusing on transitioning to safe, green renewable energy, which could create thousands of new jobs and support Hawaii's economic and environmental goals. The document requests that copies of the resolution be transmitted to key state officials, including the Governor, Attorney General, and county mayors.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=202&year=2025