
Press
Learn more about the latest updates on our efforts including video interviews, publications, and press coverage.
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ʻGreenʻ Council Key Role in Hawaiʻi’s Future
Kainan Miranda and Jocelyn Herbert
Star Advertiser
August 2025
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Hawaii coalition identifies potential targets for upcoming Green Fee revenue
September 2025
Pacific Business News
Coalition Interviews
Explore the interview library to hear coalition and community perspectives on this fund.
Press: 2019-2025
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Deadline approaching to give opinion on Hawaii’s Green Fee
Hawai’i News Now
August 2025
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Hawaii decides how to spend ʻgreen feesʻ to protect nature, tourism
Context
August 2025
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In Hawaiʻi, New Tourism Tax Aims to Offset Costs of Climate Change
Bloomberg
August 2025
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Green Fee is a Step Towards Sustainability
Star Advertiser Column
July 2025
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Hawaiʻi Legislature Takes Historic Step Toward A Visitor ‘Green Fee’
Civil Beat
April 2025
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Time for Climate Action
Star Advertiser April 2024
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Lawmakers eye tourism industry to help fund $1.4B reportedly needed for climate resiliency
Hawai’i Public Radio February 2024
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Op-Ed: Head off looming environmental disaster with impact fee
Star Advertiser February 2024
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Editorial: Time for Now is Climate Action
Star Advertiser January 2024
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Editorial: Push visitor impact fee for Hawaiiʻs environment
Star Advertiser December 2024
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Gov. Josh Green plans new push on tourism fee, housing
Star Advertiser December 2024
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We're Urging Policy Leaders to Take Action on Climate Resilience
Civil Beat Community Voice
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It Looked Bad In The Beginning, But Maui Did Not Suck Up All The Money In The State Budget
Honolulu Civil Beat | April 2024
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Fireproofing Our Isle Must Be a Priority
Star Advertiser
January 2024
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Green Fee Needed, Beware Pitfalls
Star Advertiser
March 2024
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Future depends on land stewardship
Star Advertiser
March 2024
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The Senate Just Killed Green’s Plan For A Climate Fee For Visitors
Civil Beat
March 2023
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Lawmakers eye tourism industry to help fund $1.4B reportedly needed for climate resiliency
Hawai’i Public Radio
February 2025
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Statewide survey shows strong public support for protecting natural resources
Maui News
February 2024
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Green Fee An Opportunity To Invest In What Matters Most
Civil Beat
February 2023 -
Study found tourists willing to pay more for Hawaii culture, sustainability, locally grown food
KHON2
September 2021
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How ‘Green Fees’ Might Offset The Hidden Costs Of Tourism In Hawaii
Honolulu Civil Beat
October 2019
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Advocates Say It’s No Longer Whether Hawaii Should Charge A Green Fee, But How
Civil Beat
January 2023
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Three Ways to Pay Back Nature Before it Forecloses on Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Business Magazine
January 2020
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Should Hawaii Levy a Visitor Green Fee to Protect Our Environment?
UH Economic Research Organization
November 2021
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Protecting the natural beauty of Hawaii, and how do we pay for it?
Hawaiʻi Public Radio
November 2021
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Implement A Visitor Green Fee To Safeguard Our Future
Civil Beat
February 2021
