Hawaii becomes the first state to declare a climate emergency

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii made history on Thursday by becoming the first state to declare a climate emergency. Although the resolution passed by the state Legislature is symbolic, it acknowledges that climate change is an immediate threat. The resolution calls on government to make choices that will enable a more sustainable future. It goes […]

Industrial Hemp

Background Hemp is a distinct variety of the plant species Cannabis sativa L. that grows to a height anywhere from 4-15 ft (1.2-4.5 m) and up to 0.75 in (2 cm) in diameter. The plant consists of an inner layer called the pith surrounded by woody core fiber, which is often referred as hurds. Bast fibers form […]