Bill > SR89

This resolution urges the State of Hawaii to reject liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other harmful energy sources due to their significant negative impacts on the climate and environment. The resolution highlights the critical climate crisis, noting that global fossil fuel pollution has led to devastating consequences like rising sea levels, wildlife loss, and increased extreme weather events. It emphasizes that Hawaii officially declared a climate emergency in 2021 and that scientists warn there is no room for new fossil fuel projects if the world hopes to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The resolution specifically targets LNG, pointing out that it is primarily composed of methane, a greenhouse gas over 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide in trapping heat, and is produced through environmentally destructive fracking techniques. The resolution calls on state authorities to refrain from providing financial or regulatory support for LNG and other harmful energy sources, instead focusing resources on transitioning to safe, green, renewable energy. By doing so, the resolution argues, Hawaii can not only mitigate climate change but also create thousands of new jobs and protect community health while boosting the state's economy.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=89&year=2025