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Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change (apnews.com)

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Hawaii lawmakers have passed first-of-its-kind legislation that increases the state’s lodging tax. They say the increase will raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change-fueled natural disasters.

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[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah. That'll keep her afloat. 🥲

[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 1 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago) (1 children)

Haha. Yeah, but at least a cohort that's ruined the island(s) already is getting charged more for it.

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 15 hours ago

As I've said before: they'd make more efficient fertilizer than juicing 'em for the short term. 🤷🏼‍♂️