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Sustainable Transportation for Kauai – JoAnn Yukimura

Council Member Yukimura, representing Chair of Kauaʻi County Councilʻs Housing and Transportation Committee, talks about the challenges facing the neighbor island and the solutions presented by the Kaua’i Multimodal Land Transportation Plan, the only multimodal land transportation plan in the state. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every […]

Mobilizing Sustainability in Education, Policy & Practice – Dr. Manulani Aluli Meyer

Dr. Meyer and Kirsten discuss the multifaceted subject of sustainability. We hear how educators, policy makers, and practitioners are implementing sustainable practices into their work. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for […]

Reporting Live from the Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit – Kelly King and Ben Sullivan

Kirsten broadcasts live from the VERGE Hawaii: Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Kelly King and Ben Sullivan provide perspectives from Maui and Kauai on the importance of the conference to Hawaii, what Hawaii offers the corporate, federal government, and technology innovators from far flung regions, and how this will all […]

Kauai vs. the Agrochemical Industry – Gary Hooser

Gary tells us how his small island has been battling—and winning—the fight against global agroindustrial giants Syngenta, Dow, Dupont-Pioneer and BASF’s use of pesticides on Kaua‘i that are banned in Europe. Gary and Kirsten also discuss what’s ahead for Kaua‘i’s sustainable economic development. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm […]

The WCC Comes to Hawaii – The IUCN World Conservation Congress

Sustainable Hawaii’s guests today, hailing from Switzerland, Germany and Hawaii, are responsible for the smooth running of the Congress. Pamela Graseman, has led the IUCN Congress Unit since 2009, managing the design, planning and development of the IUCN World Conservation Congresses in Korea and Spain and ensuring coordination between a variety of internal and external […]

City Planning Responds to Climate Change – George Atta

Has Climate Change Impacted Oahu’s Planning Department? Are rising sea levels and increasing storm frequency and intensity due to global climate change being considered in Honolulu’s planning and permitting decisions? How are lessons from hurricanes Katrina and Sandy being considered on Oahu? What are Complete Streets? ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon […]

Power from the People – Action Demand Response – Melissa Miyashiro and David Aquino

Blue Planet Foundation’s Director of Innovation, David Aquino, joins our special guest host, Melissa Miyashiro, to discuss action demand response– that is, learn how engaging customers in demand reduction through specific, personalized messages. We’ll learn about some of the latest research on action demand response and announce the launch of a local pilot study to […]

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- David A. Fahrenthold
Trump-Allied Nonprofit Paid Millions to Companies Run by Insiders

The Conservative Partnership Institute’s three highest-paid contractors had connections to the group’s leaders or their relatives, raising concerns about self-dealing. [...]

- Alan Feuer, Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich and William K. Rashbaum
Judge Finds Trump in Contempt Again and Threatens Jail Time

Donald J. Trump again broke a gag order meant to bar him from attacking participants in his criminal trial, Justice Juan M. Merchan ruled. He threatened the former president with [...]

- Vivek Shankar
Netanyahu Asserts Israel’s Right to Fight Its Enemies in Defiant Speech

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been steadfast in his goal of destroying Hamas. On Sunday, he defended Israel’s right to defend itself at a Holocaust remembrance event. [...]

- Peter Eavis
Maersk Says Expanded Houthi Attacks Are Forcing More Delays

The shipping company said the militia had recently tried to attack ships further from the shores of Yemen, putting more strain on logistics. [...]

- Anton Troianovski
Russia to Hold Drills on Tactical Nuclear Weapons in New Tensions With West

Russian officials claimed the order was in response to comments from the West about the possibility of more direct involvement in Ukraine. NATO called Russia’s announcement “irresponsible.” [...]

New SNP leader Swinney vows fresh chapter for party

The new party leader is expected to be nominated by MSPs as first minister as early as Tuesday. [...]

CoppaFeel! founder Kris Hallenga dies aged 38

Her diagnosis 15 years ago prompted her to campaign for more awareness of breast cancer in the young. [...]

Biden restates stance on Rafah offensive in Netanyahu call

The leaders spoke as people in the southern Gaza city are urged by Israel to move ahead of a "limited" military operation. [...]

Sunak vows to fight on – but Tory MPs feel gloomy

PM says the general election result is "not a foregone conclusion", despite "disappointing" local elections. [...]

Surfers killed in likely carjacking, says Mexico

The three tourists, from Australia and US, were trying to stop the assailants from taking their truck. [...]

The term "Leitkultur" (leading or guiding culture) is being used in Germany more frequently when debating to what extent migrants should integrate into society. But it is a highly controversial [...]

After the attack on Matthias Ecke, a center-left lawmaker in the eastern city of Dresden, police say they have identified and searched the homes of three more teenage suspects. One [...]

The weekend attack on a center-left politician in eastern Germany has been widely condemned. But insults, threats and attempts at intimidation have long been a part of campaigning. [...]

Kenya's overburdened and underfunded healthcare system has ground to a near halt after about 7,000 medical professionals walked off the job last month to demand better working terms. [...]

The former US president is in court to face charges of falsifying business records in connection with hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. [...]

- Rachel Treisman
Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony after weeks of turmoil

Officials announced Monday that they will focus on Class Day and school-level events instead of the main ceremony planned for May 15, following the arrest and suspension of pro-Palestinian protesters. [...]

- Ximena Bustillo
Trump fined $1,000 for violating gag order again and threatened with jail time

The former president received a second fine for violating a gag order prohibiting him from speaking about witnesses, jurors, court staff and their families. Trump is trying to appeal the [...]

- Andrea Hsu
How one stretch of Interstate 20 through Alabama tells the story of American workers

Three high-profile labor disputes have unfolded in central Alabama over the past several years, with Amazon warehouse workers, coal miners and autoworkers all speaking out for change. [...]

- Suzanne Nuyen
Israel orders Rafah evacuations; Boeing plans to launch a spacecraft

Israel has ordered Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah after cease-fire talks failed. Boeing is set to launch two astronauts to the International Space Station tonight. [...]

- Joe Hernandez
Boeing prepares for Starliner's first crewed launch into space after several setbacks

The latest test flight comes after multiple delays in the Starliner program and increased scrutiny of Boeing for safety lapses in the production of its commercial aircraft. [...]

- Maham Javaid

The school, which is trying to identify the victim, said it will make counseling and other support resources available for anyone affected by the incident. [...]

- Associated Press

Jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial are hearing for the first time how and why Michael Cohen’s reimbursement for the Stormy Daniels’ payment was entered as a legal expense [...]

- Maham Javaid

The school, which is trying to identify the victim, said it will make counseling and other support resources available for anyone affected by the incident. [...]

- Terrence McCoy

The flooding that has slammed into Rio Grande do Sul, one of Brazil’s most prosperous states, has badly shaken this nation of 215 million. [...]

- Niha Masih, Annabelle Timsit, Lior Soroka, Adela Suliman, Karen DeYoung

Israel’s determination to invade Rafah is a sticking point in cease-fire negotiations, which appear to have broken down. [...]

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