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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...
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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


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
wearepuna
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...
wearepuna
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...
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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)...
wearepuna
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...
wearepuna
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


Understanding the Dangers of Geothermal Injection Fluids
Geothermal energy, while seen as a renewable resource, comes with significant environmental and health risks due to the toxins released...
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Jun 291 min read


Unveiling Legal Corruption in Hawaii’s Courts: A Community Under Siege
The people of Hawaii, particularly in communities like Puna, are grappling with a troubling reality: a judicial system that appears to...
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Jun 264 min read


The 55-Year Geothermal Fight on Hawaiʻi Island: A Battle to Protect Madame Pele and Native Hawaiian Sovereignty
For over half a century, Native Hawaiians and residents of Hawaiʻi Island have stood united in a fierce struggle against geothermal...
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Jun 259 min read


Urgent Update on the 2024 Hawaii Geothermal Injunction – Motion to Expedite DENIED, Exposing Corruption and Harm in Puna Hawaii
*Posted by Jasmine Kahupuna, Aloha Activism, June 24, 2025* Aloha, my fierce community of truth-seekers and aloha āina warriors for...
wearepuna
Jun 246 min read


Geothermal emmisions infographics
Understanding geothermal emissions is vital for preserving air quality and the environment along Hawaii Island's east coast. Emissions...
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Jun 231 min read
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