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Aloha Ohana, as I begin my first major essay at university as a master's student in criminal justice, I wanted to share some of my research for this paper. I hope it helps inform those who merely dismiss the idea that geothermal energy is toxic and potentially as harmful, if not more so, than oil fracking. The most common issue with geothermal is the misinformation surrounding it. People simply do not understand it and its procedures. This leads to mockery and uneducated deci

Aloha kākou Ohana. This is an urgent siren call from KahuPuna Aloha Activism. My heart is so heavy as I sit here on my porch at Pohoiki and look across the ocean towards the continent, more specifically though, towards Arizona. Arizona is where a catastrophic ecological collapse has just unfolded this past month (June 2026). Authorities officially declared a 100% fish die-off at San Carlos Lake, forcing an indefinite closure of the 19,500-acre reservoir due to toxic safety ha

Aloha kakou, Jazzy here ! I'm sitting here listening to the breeze at Pohoiki and the beautiful sounds of birds chirping, right in the heart of Pele’s realm, where the land breathes fire and the ocean sings ancient chants. I'm witnessing a profound moral dilemma unfolding. Everyone I follow from the islands is posting about it on Instagram and TikTok. A recent lawsuit challenges the eligibility rules of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), questioning whether Hawaiia

Geothermal energy is often praised as a clean and renewable power source. Yet, the expansion of geothermal projects, especially those led by companies like Ormat Technologies, has sparked significant community resistance and legal battles worldwide. In Hawaii, this conflict takes on a deeply personal dimension through the story of Sara Steiner, who is fighting not only a rare melanoma diagnosis but also the encroachment of Ormat’s geothermal operations near her home. This pos

Aloha Ohana! Today I closed my laptop after Day Two of classes at University of Phoenix (online) , and I just sat there for a minute, breathing it all in. This is my third time stepping back into college as an adult… but it’s only the FIRST time I’m an official Master’s student in Criminal Justice. I haven’t been in school since 2020, so yeah — the rhythm feels rusty, the readings are stacking up, and the little voice in my head keeps whispering “you sure you can do this? B

Puna families have been screaming into the void for half a century. Rotten-egg smells that burn your lungs. Headaches that never stop. Kids with breathing problems no doctor can fully explain. This isn’t “renewable energy done right.” In Hawaii’s volcanic hotspot, geothermal isn’t clean—it’s a toxic industrial neighbor that’s been gaslighting communities since the 1970s. The science is crystal clear. The doctors’ reports are public. The community testimonies fill thousands of

By Jasmine Steiner, KahuPuna Aloha Activism – Aloha Ola O Ka Pono Puna, Hawaiʻi April 2nd 2026 For decades, those of us born and raised in Puna have lived right next to Israeli Ormat's Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV). We've smelled the rotten-egg odor from hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) releases, dealt with brine aerosols and other emissions listed in PGV's own emergency plans, and watched our families and neighbors struggle with health issues. Many in our community have long suspected

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

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

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

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

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...

As the volcanic landscapes of Puna, Hawaii, continue to simmer with both natural and human-made tensions, Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV)...

Aloha Puna community, In our exposé series on the Puna Geothermal Community Website, we confront a leader whose actions have fractured...

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...

PGV’s 55-Year Legacy of Harm in Puna For over 55 years, the Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) has scarred Puna, Hawaii, threatening our...

Understanding geothermal emissions is vital for preserving air quality and the environment along Hawaii Island's east coast. Emissions...

For over half a century, the resilient people of Puna on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi have waged a tireless battle for truth and justice....

The recent quarterly public "community" meeting at the Pahoa Community Center regarding Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) activities at the...

The passing of House Bill 1307 (HB1307) in Hawaii has sparked intense reactions from community members, especially Native Hawaiians, who...