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Hawaii's geothermal sector remains niche and concentrated, with the Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) on the Big Island serving as the...

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

In the shadow of Kīlauea, the living embodiment of Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess, lies a story of deep cultural reverence clashing...

For over half a century, Native Hawaiians and residents of Hawaiʻi Island have stood united in a fierce struggle against geothermal...