Issue Position: Climate Change

Issue Position

Combating climate change is among my top priorities as State Senator.

Hawaii's first in the nation 100 percent renewable energy goal has a target date of 2045, and I support accelerating that timeline to reduce carbon emissions even more quickly. I believe in a fundamentally different approach to urban planning -- high density mixed use developments near rail stations, all emphasizing walkability -- that would essentially eliminate car transportation, the only other major local source of carbon emissions. This approach would be integrated into our "ALOHA Homes" proposal.

I also have consistently supported taxes on carbon emissions, real estate disclosures of inundation risk due to sea level rise, and other bills designed to address climate change's impacts on our communities.

If re-elected, I will continue to fight for similar legislation.

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