New maps improve Hawaiʻi’s wildfire risk warnings
Unlike the current Red Flag Warning system these maps provide a daily, high-resolution look at the most current fire ignition risks statewide.
El Niño research brings global experts to UH Mānoa
This year marks the 50th anniversary of key milestones in ENSO research.
Hawaiʻi islands sinking faster in some areas; risk for flooding
Research reveals parts of Hawaiʻi, particularly Oʻahu's south shore, are sinking significantly faster than previously thought, accelerating the timeline for increased flood risk.
Discovery of water droplet freezing steps bridges atmospheric science, climate solutions
This research ties into the larger effort by UH Mānoa researchers and their collaborators to address climate challenges through a $26 million project to develop sustainable refrigerant technologies.
Pulitzer finalist shares climate reporting insights at UH Mānoa
Xia concluded her visit with a public lecture.
$2.4M federal grant boosts UH’s AI-driven farm irrigation system
The project will leverage data from a dense network of weather stations across the islands, feeding it into an innovative AI-enhanced irrigation management system.
White House taps UH, others to prepare for Pacific’s future
A UH delegation met with a group from the University of the South Pacific in June 2024 to help launch this new initiative.
Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal’s expansion will help prepare Pacific
Climate monitoring stations are planned for American Samoa and Guam.
Gov. Green announces Climate Advisory Team, all with UH ties
The team is charged with developing policy recommendations to minimize the impacts of future climate-related natural disasters and to speed recovery from the damage they cause.
Pacific Disaster Center, Ghana address increasing climate and disaster risks
The delegation from Ghana and PDC also visited the Maui County Fire Department for a briefing on the recent Maui wildfire disaster.
