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Hawaii climate tax cruise industry has received federal approval after a U.S. court upheld the state\u2019s pioneering environmental levy on cruise passengers. Set to take effect in 2026, the tax is designed to fund shoreline protection, wildfire prevention, and climate resilience projects. The ruling positions Hawaii as a national leader in linking tourism revenue with long-term environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hawaii climate tax cruise industry has received federal approval after a U.S. court upheld the state\u2019s pioneering environmental levy on cruise passengers. 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