Savannah Harriman-Pote is a Producer for The Conversation. She focuses on themes related to climate change and the environment, particularly in areas such as energy policy, climate sustainability, and agricultural practices. Savannah's work has been featured in KALW and Hawaiʻi Public Radio.
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Savannah's coverage primarily focuses on local issues in Hawaii, particularly related to climate change, natural disasters, land preservation, and community resilience. She frequently incorporates government announcements and expert commentary into her articles.
Given Savannah's focus on scientific topics such as climate change and natural disasters along with agriculture, farming, energy, and education-related themes in a specific geographic area (Hawaii), she would likely be interested in hearing from experts who can provide insights or commentary on these subjects within the Hawaiian context. This could include scientists studying environmental impact or educators specializing in STEM learning affected by trauma following natural disasters. Additionally, industry professionals involved in energy storage projects or agricultural practices specific to Hawaii may also capture her interest.
As Savannah predominantly reports on local issues around Honolulu and wider Hawaii region but not exclusively limited to it; thus outreach should consider this regional emphasis while providing relevant information for her audience.
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El Niño is causing spikes in ocean temperatures that scientists say could damage Hawaiʻi's reefs.
By: Savannah Harriman
Hawaiʻi has a deadline of 2050 to eliminate about 80,000 cesspools across the state. That target may seem far off, but at the state's current pace, it would take more than 200 years to convert all its cesspools into compliant septic systems.
The Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal's monthly roundup puts the latest information on rainfall, temperature and drought all in one place.
By: Savannah Harriman-Pote
A University of Hawaiʻi pilot program to test new wastewater technologies may lose out on more than half a million dollars in state funding due to a miscommunication about when the money needed to be spent.
By: Savannah Harriman-Pote
Jon Itomura took the helm of the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission in January. While he’s new to his role, he’s on familiar ground, having spent more than decade as an attorney representing customers before the commission. He spoke with HPR about how he intends to push for progress on the state's climate goals.
On June 29, economist Michael Roberts published a report titled “Hawaiʻi's Electricity Future” on the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization's website.
By: Savannah Harriman
A new loan program will help homeowners finance cesspool conversions. House Bill 1618 sets aside two million dollars in Green Fee funds to create the program.
The Big Island Invasive Species Committee is ramping up surveillance after detecting a coconut rhinoceros beetle in Hilo.
By: Savannah Harriman
Almost a year after a tsunami threat spurred a mass evacuation of downtown Honolulu, the city's Department of Emergency Management has evaluated its response in a new
No new coconut rhinoceros beetles have been detected in Hilo since one was found dead in a trap near the airport last week.
