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Published on 13:12 GMT

California Taps AI To Fast-Track Wildfire Recovery Permits

Archistar AI Fast-tracked online building permit assessment tool, image courtesy office of ... More California Governor Gavin NewsomArchistar, image courtesy office of California Governor Gavin Newsom In a move to expedite recovery from devastating …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on 14:02 GMT

Paying more for paradise, Hawaii raises hotel tax due to climate change

The higher hotel tax rates will take effect starting January 2026 once the governor of Hawaii signs the bill. HONOLULU — Imagine this picturesque view. Palm trees swaying as waves rush across white sand Hawaiian beaches. For decades, this tropical scene is …

Source: WUSA 9 - Washington D.C. - Neutral
Published on 10:29 GMT

Hawaii passes ‘green fee’ hotel tax hike to fund climate relief

WASHINGTON, May 3 — Hawaii lawmakers have passed a “first of its kind” bill that increases the US state’s hotel tax to fund climate change relief efforts, the governor’s office said. Hawaii Governor Josh Green said he intends to approve the legislation …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on 10:14 GMT

Hawaii Legislature ends 2025 session on sour note

The last day of the legislative session ended Friday just like it did in 2023: with House Republicans snapping at one another on the House floor shortly after senators walked across the state Capitol, held hands with House members and sang “Hawai‘i Aloha.” …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii - Neutral
Published on 09:10 GMT

Hawaii passes 'green fee' hotel tax hike to fund climate relief

Hawaii lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking bill, poised for Governor Green's approval, that increases the state's hotel tax by 0.75 percent. This initiative, a national first, aims to generate $100 million annually for climate change relief …

Source: The Times of India - Center-right
Published on 05:11 GMT

Hawaii Legislature ends with tax on tourists to help mitigate climate change

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Before the state legislature ended its session, lawmakers passed the first-of-its-kind "green fee" bill to protect Hawaii's natural resources. "There are numbers out there that we are not doing enough to fund …

Source: KITV - Hawaii - Neutral
Published on 04:58 GMT

Hawaii lawmakers wrap up session, for now

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii’s annual legislative session came to an end Friday with lawmakers congratulating themselves, while some good government groups complained of secrecy and failure to reform. Senators cross the rotunda to join House members …

Source: Hawaii News Now - Neutral
Published on 02:58 GMT

Hawaii lawmakers raise the state hotel tax to help islands cope with climate change

Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state's lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change -fueled natural disasters.Gov. Josh Green supports …

Source: WPBF - Florida - Pending
Published on 01:35 GMT

World News | Hawaii Lawmakers Raise State's Hotel Tax to Help Islands Cope with Climate Change

Honululu, May 3 (AP) Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state's lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defences against climate change -fueled natural disasters. …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on May 2, 2025

Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change

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Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on 00:55 GMT

Hawaii lawmakers raise hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change

HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change -fueled natural disasters. Gov. Josh Green …

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Hawaii Sues Big Oil for Alleged Climate Deception After Trump Administration Tried to Block the Litigation

The state of Hawaii has joined an intensifying legal battle by states and communities across the country to try to hold large fossil fuel firms accountable for the damaging climate impacts of their products. Hawaii is the 10th state so far to take the …

Source: Inside Climate News - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Hawaii Lawmakers Pass HECO Bill to Invest in Wildfire Mitigation

Hawaii lawmakers this week passed a bill intended to help shore up Hawaiian Electric Co.’s credit rating despite strong opposition from House and Senate committee chairs who helped vet the measure. The bill would impose a new fee on HECO customers to help …

Source: Insurance Journal - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Trump administration sues Hawaii over climate lawsuit

On Monday, Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii said his state intended to sue fossil fuel companies over their role in climate change to make them pay for damage from its effects, like the 2023 wildfires that devastated Maui. On Monday, Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii …

Source: The Garden Island - Hawaii - Pending
Published on May 2, 2025

Smoke from wildland-urban interface fires more deadly than remote wildfires

The smoke from fires that blaze through the wildland-urban interface (WUI) has far greater health impacts than smoke from wildfires in remote areas, new research finds. The study, published in Science Advances, estimates that emissions from WUI fires are …

Source: Technology Org - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Hawaii sues big oil companies over climate change

Hawaii sued major oil companies in state court Thursday, accusing them of a “successful campaign of climate deception” that has led to devastating impacts in the islands. The 196-page civil complaint filed in Oahu Circuit Court accuses Exxon Mobil, Chevron …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Falling power poles stir concerns of wildfire risks, but mitigation efforts are underway

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hahaione Valley in East Oahu is like so many other valleys around the state. It’s lush and green -- and the slopes are dotted with power poles that largely go unnoticed. There’s a set of those poles up a steep slope above homes …

Source: Hawaii News Now - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

Justice department sues Michigan and Hawaii over climate suits against big oil

The US justice department on Wednesday filed lawsuits against Hawaii and Michigan over their planned legal action against fossil fuel companies for harms caused by the climate crisis, claiming the state actions conflict with federal government authority …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 1, 2025

Justice Department sues Hawaii, Michigan, Vermont and New York over state climate actions

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department filed lawsuits against four states this week, claiming their climate actions conflict with federal authority and President Donald Trump’senergy dominance agenda. The DOJ on Wednesday filed lawsuits against Hawaii …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 21:04 GMT

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In May 2025

TEXAS, May 3 - May 3, 2025 | Austin, Texas TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on October 14, 2024, as amended and renewed in a subsequent proclamation, …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 09:39 GMT

Israel Contains Jerusalem Wildfire After Massive Destruction

(MENAFN) Fire authorities announced Thursday that a vast wildfire that engulfed the Jerusalem area was finally brought under control after raging for nearly 30 hours, leaving a trail of destruction across 20,000 dunams (approximately 4,942 acres). …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 22:14 GMT

Governor Kotek Announces Wildfire Prepared Partnership

Today, Governor Kotek announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), launching a partnership to explore ways to build resilience …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 18:08 GMT

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is Saturday, May 3, 2025

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) are raising awareness among home and property owners regarding the importance of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:29 GMT

Israel strikes with ‘largest ever’ wildfires

(MENAFN) Israel is grappling with one of the most severe wildfire outbreaks in its history, with fires burning for two consecutive days near Jerusalem. Emergency officials described the blazes as among the largest the country has ever faced. The fires …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 21:04 GMT

Phoenix Dojo Gala to Honor Resilience and Rebuild Pacific Palisades Martial Arts Studio Lost in the LA Wildfires

Gala set for May 17 at Hilton Santa Monica to help rebuild Gerry Blanck’s dojo, lost in the LA fires, and support martial arts programs for local youth. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful story of …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 18:41 GMT

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day: PEMCO urges PNW residents to prepare for hot and dry summer

SEATTLE, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While the Pacific Northwest is just beginning to defrost from a wet and cold winter, PEMCO Insurance reminds residents that now is the time to prepare homes and neighborhoods for wildfire season. With Wildfire …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 20:47 GMT

Wildfire Ravages South Korea’s Daegu, Prompting Mass Evacuations

(MENAFN) A wildfire that erupted on Monday in Daegu, a southeastern South Korean city, reignited on Wednesday, prompting urgent evacuation warnings for nearby residents and a nationwide mobilization order. The fire, which initially started on Mount Hamji …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Understanding the Free mE® EFT Approach to Emotional Health

Introduction Free mE® EFT Level 1 BURKE, VA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YU2SHINE proudly introduces Free mE® EFT Level 1, the foundational course of the proprietary Free mE® Emotional Freedom Technique system—a unique …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 00:52 GMT

Funding Is Available To Support Cleanup of Your Home

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If your home was damaged but you can live in it safely after the April severe storms and flooding, FEMA may be able to provide you with money to cover costs associated with cleanup and sanitization. This assistance is for eligible …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 21:13 GMT

Hurricane Preparedness Week

May 4 – 10 is Hurricane Preparedness Week, a yearly reminder that your family’s preparedness in your hands. Last year’s hurricane season proves that hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. You may experience high winds, extreme rain and flooding …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

FEMA is still here to help West Virginians

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance has passed, but FEMA is still here to help West Virginians. If you have questions about your application, disagree with FEMA’s decision and would like to talk about next steps, or need to update …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 18:46 GMT

Improper Documentation Identified as Major Cause of Insurance Claim Delays

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Timely approval of insurance claims plays a crucial role in helping individuals and businesses recover from loss events. However, industry reports continue to highlight that …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 18:40 GMT

Understanding Chemical Reactions Between Smoke Residues and Building Materials

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smoke damage from fires can result in much more than visible staining and odor. Chemical reactions between smoke residues and building materials can cause lasting structural damage, …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

ATI Restoration Wins Both 2025 RIA Phoenix Awards for Innovation

ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ATI Restoration (ATI), one of the largest disaster recovery firms in the nation, has earned top industry recognition by winning both of the Restoration Industry Association’s (RIA) …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

NIST, Ensemble, Ezassi, and IU RedLab Announce Winners of NIST UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge

DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ensemble Consultancy, Ezassi, and the Indiana University RedLab announced the winners of the final phase of the NIST UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0), sponsored by the U.S. Department …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Kentucky Survivors Can Apply for FEMA Assistance and SBA Disaster Loan at the Same Time After April Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. – In addition to applying for FEMA assistance, homeowners and renters in designated Kentucky counties have the option to apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration at various stages of their recovery. …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Owen County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Owen County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Carroll County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Carroll County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Butler County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Butler County at 1 p.m. April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in McCracken County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in McCracken County at 1 p.m. on April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Christian County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center is opening in Christian County at 1 p.m. on April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 21:33 GMT

Raleigh County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closing permanently Friday, May 2

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in Raleigh County is closing permanently Friday, May 2, 2025, at 6 p.m. The center is located at: Raleigh County Disaster Recovery Center Beckley-Raleigh County Emergency Services 1224 …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 19:44 GMT

Iridium Development Inc. Announces Affordable Home Elevation Solution for Florida’s Flood-Prone Communities

Iridium Development Inc. launches affordable home elevation services to help Florida homeowners rebuild safer, lower insurance costs and increase property value TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iridium Development …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 02:59 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County To Permanently Close, Help Is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County is permanently closing at 7 p.m. April 30. The Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County is located at: KCTCS Mayo Campus, Auditorium Building C, 508 Third St., Paintsville, KY 41240 …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 15:13 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Anderson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Anderson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 15:13 GMT

FEMA Offers Assistance for April Storm Survivors in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is offering a wide variety of help to people affected by the April severe storms in Kentucky. Every homeowner or renter who suffered damage or loss is encouraged to apply. Money provided by FEMA does not have to be repaid. FEMA can …

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