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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 risks. The resolution highlights the urgent climate crisis, noting that Hawaii was the first U.S. jurisdiction to declare a climate emergency in 2021, and emphasizes scientific warnings about the devastating impacts of fossil fuels. Specifically, the resolution points out that LNG is primarily methane, a greenhouse gas 80 times more powerful at trapping heat than carbon dioxide, and is associated with harmful extraction methods like fracking, which contaminate water, destroy ecosystems, and pose serious health risks. The resolution calls on state authorities to stop financial and regulatory support for LNG and other destructive energy sources, instead focusing 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. The document requests that copies of the resolution be sent to key state officials, including the Governor, Attorney General, and county mayors, to ensure widespread awareness and potential action.

Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=108&year=2025