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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

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

The health impacts of geothermal injection fluids, as highlighted in the context of geothermal operations in Hawaii, are significant due...