Hawaii's Landmark Deal to Decarbonize Transportation: What's in Store by 2045?

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[{"selector":"#anim-597f926d-7648-4e46-a2cf-bbf0c376fd17 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(24.92087939044605%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8e71c4eb-f5aa-499a-b729-b5448614e7a3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6f34b1b4-ce3f-4d86-9870-c1410ac675ae","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.18988%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-afc50cd1-48f6-41d0-8455-aebe549939f6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The plaintiffs, many of whom are Native Hawaiian, argued that the state’s inadequate response to climate change was hindering their ability to enjoy Hawaii's natural resources. The plaintiffs, many of whom are Native Hawaiian, argued that the state’s inadequate response to climate change was hindering their ability to enjoy Hawaii's natural resources. Photo Source: Google Photo Source: Google

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