H.C.R. No. 210 Summary

• Acknowledges liquefied natural gas (LNG) poses environmental and health hazards and is misaligned with Hawaii's core values following the state's 2021 official climate emergency declaration.

• Requests state authorities refrain from providing financial and regulatory assistance to LNG or other energy sources found harmful to the climate system and environment.

• Calls upon state government to follow scientific recommendations by rejecting all new fossil fuel projects and redirecting resources toward transitioning the economy to safe, green renewable energy.

• Cites methane's contribution as over eighty times more powerful than carbon dioxide at trapping heat, and notes fracking operations can contaminate over 10 million gallons of fresh water per well.

• Directs transmission of the resolution to the Governor, Attorney General, Board of Land and Natural Resources Chairperson, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development Director, and county mayors.