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Jasmine Steiner (KahuPuna ) testimony for the Clean Air Branch Hawaii opposing the illegal expansion of PGV air pollution for dec 8th 2025 public hearing #aolepgv
Please submit your testimony by MAIL postmarked on or before december 12th to the CAB office in Honolulu See instructions here --> And , heres tomorrow's flyer . Please come . Stand for Pele. Stand for Puna. Aloha aina Love you. See you there Jazzy KahuPuna Aloha Activism
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4 days ago1 min read


Exposing the Lyman Legacy of Greed: Blocking Pohoiki Road to Profit from Geothermal Desecration – #EndTheDesecration NOW!
Aloha ohana – the winds of Puna carry not just the scent of rain on lava, but the toxic air that we all have to live in due to foriegn exploitation, the bitter cry of betrayal from our 'āina . In the fierce spirit of aoha 'āina – and Kapu Aloha--- that unbreakable love demanding justice for the land that bleeds under corporate greed – we uncover the Lyman family's role in Kapoho's ongoing suffering. This is no tale of stewardship; it's a stark exposure of corruption, where p
wearepuna
Nov 24 min read


Exposing PGV Fracking in Kilauea Volcano's Lower East Rift Zone (KERZ) , by looking at the immense Cover-Ups within the current Hawaii geothermal Injunction
Context and Urgency: As of 03:48 PM HST, October 7, 2025, Amelung’s side-by-side image—showing thousands of quakes under PGV versus...
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Oct 74 min read


Exposing Ashley Kierkiewicz’s Ethical Betrayals: Dual Roles and Puna’s Stolen Recovery (Aloha Activism Exposé series)
Aloha Puna community, In our exposé series on the Puna Geothermal Community Website, we confront a leader whose actions have fractured...
wearepuna
Jul 195 min read


Unveiling the Myth of Geothermal Propaganda: Pele's Cultural Significance and the Fight for Truth in Aloha Activism
In the breathtaking landscapes of Hawaii, few figures are as significant as Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes. Revered as a source...
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Dec 27, 20245 min read


4th Truth for the People Hawaii Geothermal forum for the Native hawaiian beneficiaries in Naalehu HI
Please RSVP on Truth for the People Hawaii Event page on FB : https://facebook.com/events/s/truth-for-the-people-geotherma/1146243530490477/ They have already been drilling Kīlauea lower east rift zone for decades , eastgate kumukahi is traditionally the source of all life to all wahi pana in the hawaiian islands , and all the while the Puna community in the radius cry out poisoned and dying off even climbing the ladder in the appeals court in the active unprecedented Hawaii
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Nov 241 min read


Pele’s Unquenchable Cry: A Mother’s Lava-Heart for Puna’s Stolen Breath #KahuPuna
I'm so accustomed to the silence now—no response has become the norm for years, like the hush before Pele's lava kisses the sea. My entire family turned away, ghosted me completely... 😞❤️🔥⚠️⚔️🌋 It barely stings anymore, yet somehow, deep down, it still aches with an intensity that catches me off guard, a subterranean rumble echoing Pele's unquenchable fire. ⚔️🌋 Therapy has been a lifeline, a sacred spring amid the scorched earth. Through session after session, I've come
wearepuna
Nov 64 min read


How to help a Gaslit community?
Helping a concealed gaslit community requires a delicate approach focused on validation, education, documentation, and building strong support systems. The hidden nature of the abuse means external help must prioritize empowering the community to recognize and resist the manipulation on their own terms. ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Initial Steps for External Supporters Believe Them Without Question : The primary goal of gaslighting is to make v
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Nov 42 min read


Indigenous Resistance to Industrial Geothermal: Māori and Native Hawaiian Struggles for Sacred Lands
Posted on Aloha Activism | October 15, 2025 Across the Pacific, indigenous communities are standing firm against the toxic legacy of industrial geothermal energy, fighting to protect sacred lands, waters, and cultural heritage from exploitation. In Aotearoa New Zealand, Māori hapū challenge projects that poison their waiariki (geothermal pools) and silence their voices through economic coercion. On Hawaiʻi Island, Native Hawaiians rally to defend Pele’s sacred domain from th
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Oct 157 min read


Comprehensive Overview of Private Investors in Hawaii Geothermal Energy
Hawaii's geothermal sector remains niche and concentrated, with the Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) on the Big Island serving as the...
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Oct 95 min read


Geothermal Expansion on Hawaii Island Sparks Debate Over Cultural Desecration and Environmental Risks
HILO, Hawaii – October 9, 2025 – As Hawaii Island advances toward its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045, geothermal development is gaining momentum, currently providing a mere 16% of the island's electricity. However, proposed expansions, including upgrades at the Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV), have ignited decades long controversy, particularly over allegations of cultural desecration of sites sacred to Native Hawaiians. Community groups argue that drilling disrupts lan
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Oct 98 min read


The Fiery Resistance: Native Hawaiian Opposition to Geothermal Energy on Hawaiʻi Island, 1980s–2025
In the shadow of Kīlauea, the living embodiment of Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess, lies a story of deep cultural reverence clashing...
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Sep 106 min read


The Heat Beneath the Surface: Renewed Backlash Against Puna Geothermal Venture in 2025
As the volcanic landscapes of Puna, Hawaii, continue to simmer with both natural and human-made tensions, Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV)...
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Sep 85 min read


Headline: Community Meeting on Puna Geothermal Venture - August 26th, 2025
Aloha Puna Community! Mark your calendars and join us for the next quarterly community meeting regarding the Puna Geothermal Venture...
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Aug 121 min read


Puna Fights On: A Call for Help as an Unjust System Fails Us
The fight for Puna is far from over. It is a battle against a system that has repeatedly ignored the health of our community, the science...
wearepuna
Aug 103 min read


Earth's Unrest: Kamchatka Quake and the Shadow of Deep Fracturing Near Russia's Geothermal Hub
Aloha Lāhui, I hope everyone is OK after that "surge" last night ( what happened last night was not a normal "tsunami" it was more of a...
wearepuna
Jul 304 min read


Uncovering the Hidden Dangers: Why Puna, Hawaii, Needs Urgent Health Studies on H₂S and Geothermal Chemicals
Blog: Investigating the Health Impacts of H₂S and Geothermal Chemicals in Puna, Hawaii In Puna, Hawaii, the Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV)...
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Jul 245 min read
I'm still here , unshaken . Help educate the ones you love via the Hawaii Geothermal Community website .
It's surprising how some folks still don't take me seriously in this fight, but I get it—change takes time. Some of the older generation...
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Jul 153 min read


KahuPuna Blog Article: Demand Health and Cultural Studies to Stop Puna Geothermal Venture’s Harm! 07/12/2025
PGV’s 55-Year Legacy of Harm in Puna For over 55 years, the Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) has scarred Puna, Hawaii, threatening our...
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Jul 134 min read


Health impacts of geothermal injection fluids
The health impacts of geothermal injection fluids, as highlighted in the context of geothermal operations in Hawaii, are significant due...
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Jun 302 min read
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