Hawaii SB52 facilitates voluntary carbon offset purchases for air travelers to compensate for emissions from flights to or from Hawaii.

Hawaii SB52 requires the Department of Transportation to assist air travelers in purchasing verified carbon offsets to compensate for carbon dioxide emissions from their travel to or from Hawaii. The bill defines "carbon offset" as actions that remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere or reduce future emissions. It mandates the department to maintain a list of verified carbon offset providers and may contract with other entities to fulfill these duties. The bill aims to address the climate change implications of air travel, which is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

Hawaii SB52 facilitates voluntary carbon offset purchases for air travelers to compensate for emissions from flights to or from Hawaii.

Hawaii SB52 requires the Department of Transportation to assist air travelers in purchasing verified carbon offsets to compensate for carbon dioxide emissions from their travel to or from Hawaii. The bill defines "carbon offset" as actions that remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere or reduce future emissions. It mandates the department to maintain a list of verified carbon offset providers and may contract with other entities to fulfill these duties. The bill aims to address the climate change implications of air travel, which is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.