Hawaii signs law to become carbon neutral by 2045

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Pacific islands note threat of sea level rise while setting toughest climate target of any US state

Hawaii has set the most ambitious climate goal in the US after it signed a bill to become carbon neutral by 2045 on Monday. The state also signed a bill mandating sea level rise be factored into review...

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