CASE STUDY: Using Climate Forecasts to Save Money and Protect Human Health
PVT Land Company saw a forecast from NOAA for the upcoming season and moved quickly to make upgrades to handle heavy rains [...]
Freshwater & Drought
CASE STUDY: Climate change likely to intensify freshwater disputes in Hawai`i
Hawai‘i has a history of intense legal fights over water. While some policy tools (such as the Public Trust) may help resolve these conflicts, it is likely that disputes will multiply and intensify as demand for water increases, possibly in the face of diminishing supply. [...]
Future Rainfall Projections for Hawai’i
Summary How much rain, and where, will the Hawaiian Islands receive in the future? “Downscaling” global climate models to accurately reflect [...]
Ground Water on Tropical Pacific Islands—Understanding a Vital Resource
Summary To a casual observer, tropical Pacific islands seem idyllic. Closer scrutiny reveals that their generally small size makes them particularly [...]
