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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 10, 20256 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)...
wearepuna
Sep 8, 20255 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...
wearepuna
Aug 12, 20251 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 10, 20253 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 30, 20254 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 24, 20255 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 15, 20253 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...
wearepuna
Jul 13, 20254 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 30, 20252 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...
wearepuna
Jun 29, 20251 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...
wearepuna
Jun 26, 20254 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...
wearepuna
Jun 25, 20259 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 24, 20256 min read


Geothermal emmisions infographics
Understanding geothermal emissions is vital for preserving air quality and the environment along Hawaii Island's east coast. Emissions...
wearepuna
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Save Kumukahi from brainless geothermal desecration and expansion!
Located at the easternmost point of the Hawaiian Islands, Cape Kumukahi holds a special place in ancient Hawaiian mythology as this was...
wearepuna
May 24, 20252 min read


Protecting Our Sacred Lands: Native Hawaiian Voices Against Geothermal Development
Please do not let Waika Consulting and Mililani Trask fool you. Aloha kākou. For generations, Native Hawaiians have held a deep and...
wearepuna
May 23, 20252 min read


Fifty-Five Years of Fighting for Truth: The Puna People's Stand Against Geothermal and its Side Effects
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....
wearepuna
May 4, 20253 min read


Navigating Trauma, Seeking Justice: My Personal Battle Against Geothermal Plant and the Fight for Representation
The recent quarterly public "community" meeting at the Pahoa Community Center regarding Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) activities at the...
wearepuna
Mar 12, 20259 min read


The Unheard Voices of Hawaii: Uncovering the Truth Behind HB1307 and Geothermal Exploration
The passing of House Bill 1307 (HB1307) in Hawaii has sparked intense reactions from community members, especially Native Hawaiians, who...
wearepuna
Feb 14, 20255 min read


KahuPuna's Testimony Opposing HB 1307; Geothermal Exploration funding (crazy. they are trying to get 20mil to continue desecration DURING the ACTIVE INJUNCTION LOL) * submitted 02102025 at 130pm *
Testimony Opposing HB 1307: Geothermal Exploration Funding Aloha Chair, Vice Chair and members of the Committee . My name is Jasmine...
wearepuna
Feb 10, 20253 min read
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