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Young climate activists just won a ‘historic’ settlement | The settlement, described as a “world first,” will legally require Hawaii’s transport department to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (wapo.st)
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[–] spidermanchild@sh.itjust.works 11 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I've been to Maui once and it blew my mind that there isn't at least a light rail that goes from the popular beach areas to the airport. They are like 3 main roads they could follow in a loop. Tax the shit out of the tourists and get free light rail for residents. Tourists already spend $1000/week on cars/parking at resorts that just make life miserable for locals, just take that wasted money and build rail, powered by abundant sunshine/batteries. The status quo is so absurd.

[–] cerement@slrpnk.net 4 points 4 months ago

powered by abundant sunshine, abundant wind, and abundant geothermal

(should be really easy for Hawaii to adapt Icelandic tech)

[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 1 points 4 months ago

What they'll get is ecars and that photo thumbnail and misery will be the same.

[–] dylanmorgan@slrpnk.net 2 points 4 months ago

Is there a non-infowalled version? WaPo asks for email even on a gifted article.