Hawaii SB2316 requires the Department of Transportation to facilitate voluntary carbon offset purchases for air travel to or from Hawaii.
Hawaii SB2316 mandates the Department of Transportation to assist individuals in purchasing verified carbon offsets for air travel to or from Hawaii. The department must accept requests for assistance, connect travelers with offset providers, and maintain a list of verified offset providers. The bill defines "carbon offset" as the reduction or removal of greenhouse gas emissions, and "qualified air travel" as any regulated air travel to or from Hawaii. The purpose is to compensate for emissions from air travel, which remains a significant contributor to climate change.
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