Island Wide Issues
Confronting Systemic Racism
As environmental justice advocates, it is critical that we hold steadfast to the fact that the climate crisis is a product of the same extractive industries built on racism, colonialism, and patriarchy. These profit driven industries have declared parts of our planet and communities to be disposable. “If climate change and environmental injustice are the result of a society that values some lives and not others, then none of us are safe from pollution until all of us are safe from pollution.” -Hop Hopkins
Taking Back Our Power
Hawaiʻi has the highest electricity rates in the nation. These costs coupled with COVID-19 financial hardships means that over 140,000 residents are left to chose what expenses, like electricity and medical care, they can meet. We are calling on Hawaiian Electric to extend its suspension on shut offs due to non-payment for at least another 6 months.
Red Hill Water Security
The U.S. Navy is currently storing 225 million gallons of fuel 100 feet directly above Oʻahu’s main drinking water source. These 75+ year old fuel tanks are old and fragile, have a long history of leaks, and pose a huge risk to Oʻahu’s drinking water. We are calling on the Navy and state agencies to shut down the Red Hill facility.