Hawaiis iconic Waikiki Beach could soon be underwater as rising sea levels caused by global warming overtake its white sand beaches and bustling city streets.
In this Aug. 23, 2018 file photo, people stand near flood waters from Hurricane Lane in Hilo, Hawaii. Some of Hawaii's most iconic beaches could soon be underwater as rising sea levels caused by global warming overtake its white sand beaches and bustling city streets. That’s alarming for a state where beach tourism is the primary economic driver.
A version of one proposed bill that would create a shoreline protection plan for urban Honolulu has passed both chambers ofHouse and Senate leaders will convene in the coming weeks to discuss final changes before sending the bill to Gov. David Ige.bubble_chat
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