Hawaii HB1771 establishes a program to facilitate voluntary carbon offset purchases for air travel to or from Hawaii.
Hawaii HB1771 aims to address greenhouse gas emissions from air travel by facilitating the voluntary purchase of verified carbon offsets. The Department of Transportation will assist individuals traveling to or from Hawaii airports in purchasing these offsets, which compensate for emissions from their flights. The bill also encourages airlines to promote the program on their websites and maintains a list of offset providers. This initiative seeks to support Hawaii's goal of achieving a zero emissions clean economy.
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