Hawaii's governor signs new hotel tax legislation to help cope with climate change
Wednesday, 28 May 2025 Hawaii has enacted a new law increasing taxes on hotel stays and cruise ship bills to generate approximately $100 million annually for climate change mitigation. The funds will address issues like shoreline erosion, wildfire prevention, and native species protection. Governor Josh Green emphasized the necessity of such measures, especially after the devastating Maui wildfire.
Centuries ago, farmers on the slopes of Indonesia's Mount Gamalama volcano defied colonial orders to stop clove production, hiding their crops from the Dutch. Now, production of the aromatic spice..
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
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