Get Mad in Public, and 12 Other Ways to Save Health and Science

By New York Times Opinion

2. Get creative with state policies.

Josh Green, governor of Hawaii: In May, Hawaii became the first state to pass a climate impact fee that will enable us to protect ourselves against climate-related disasters like the devastating Maui fires. A small, 0.75 percent increase in the hotel tax for all travelers to Hawaii will generate $100 million per year, which may also be used to bond $1 billion annually. These resources will fund new research, development and deployment of strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change, such as reducing carbon emissions, protecting and restoring ecosystems and building climate-resilient infrastructure and communities. This is just one example of how state and local governments can take control of their own fates and survive harsh federal cuts.

Click here to read the full story in the May 19 New York Times Opinion section.