Environment of Hawaii

Hawaii is one of fifty states of the U.S. and covers the Hawaiian Islands, a volcanic archipelago consisting of eight major islands, several atolls and numerous smaller islets. Hawaii became a state of the United States in 1959. Prior to that it was the Territory of Hawaii (1898 to 1959) and originally the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Hawaii is an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean.

Climate
Main article: Climate of Hawaii

Geography
Main article: Geography of Hawaii

Energy
Main article: Energy in Hawaii

Environmental issues
Main article: Environmental issues in Hawaii

The majority of the environmental issues affecting Hawaii today are related to pressures from increasing human and animal population in the limited separation space of the islands.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Environmental Center at University of Hawaii Manoa". University of Hawaii. Archived from the original on 2018-08-14. Retrieved 2008-12-08.


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