Misattributed videos, recycled lies and warped fears are fueling unfounded claims about the recent record-breaking heat, floods and wildfires.
Category: Disasters and Emergencies
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Hawaiian Electric Pushes Back on Blame for Deadly Wildfire
Hawaiian Electric says power was shut off and an initial fire put out before a second blaze razed Lahaina. The county continues to blame the company.
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Hawaii’s Big Utility Pushes Back on Blame for Deadly Wildfire
Hawaiian Electric says power was shut off and an initial fire put out before a second blaze razed Lahaina. The county continues to blame the company.
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Hawaii Wildfires Spur Insurers to Reassess the State’s Risk
Hawaii has long been a low-risk and profitable market for insurers, but the Maui disaster could change that, and even have a global ripple effect.
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Hawaiian Electric Was Warned of System Fragility Before Maui Wildfire
The utility knew it needed to upgrade its equipment but did not make changes that could have reduced risks of fires, energy experts said.
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With TikTok and Lawsuits, Gen Z Takes on Climate Change
‘We’re the last resort,’ one young activist said.
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Why Hawaii Is Scrutinizing Hawaiian Electric in the Maui Fire
The utility company’s share price has tumbled after lawsuits were filed seeking to hold it accountable for the blaze, which has killed more than 100 people.
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Hawaiian Electric Draws Scrutiny in Search for What Sparked Maui Wildfire
The main utility serving Hawaii did not pre-emptively shut off power before high winds reached Maui, and power lines fell in the windstorm.
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Maui Fires Come at a Moment of Turmoil for the Insurance Industry
Hawaii has the nation’s lowest rates for homeowner coverage because it has not suffered many natural disasters. That may change.
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Planning to Visit Hawaii? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Wildfires.
Devastating fires on Maui and the Big Island have destroyed businesses and homes, and caused at least six deaths. They are also upending tourism, leaving travelers wondering what to do.