Hawaii real estate by Bonnebaker

Honolulu, Hawaii has been named as one of the test markets for Nissan’s new electric car, the Leaf.  The cars will go on sale early next year and the car will be produced based on demand for the vehicle.  The induction of this car represents a continued step forward for the state meet their goal of reducing the use of imported fossil fuels.   The state has set a goal of getting 70% of their energy from renewable sources by 2030.

The Sierra club lists Honolulu as the second most clean city in the entire world.  The points that really are making the difference for Honolulu, the Sierra club says, is that Honolulu has a light manufacturing industry and that the bus system is so extensive and there are dedicated bus lanes in the city.  They say that this helps with traffic but also the exhaust fumes that would permeate the city if we lacked a bus system.

The cleanest city in the world is Calgary, Canada

Source:  Pacific Business News

Hawaii lawmakers will consider a bill Tuesday that would prohibit lighting up cigarettes on world-famous Waikiki Beach.

State law already prohibits smoking in all enclosed and partially enclosed workplaces and public places, including restaurants and bars.

The law has been opposed by some bar and restaurant owners who say it has hurt business, although anti-tobacco groups say it has had the opposite effect.

House Bill 1509 would prohibit smoking on the beaches of Waikiki from the shore break to the sidewalk of private property lines.

The bill aims to protect Waikiki Beach from litter such as cigarette butts, making it more attractive to tourists. Smoking would still be allowed on sidewalks near the beach.