- Punitive "Green Fee" Targets Tourists: Hawaii has imposed a first-of-its-kind "climate impact fee" on visitors, raising the transient accommodations tax (TAT) to 11% starting in 2026. Critics argue this is a financial shakedown, forcing tourists—even eco-conscious ones—to fund a $100 million annual climate resilience slush fund under the guise of environmentalism.
- Climate Alarmism as Revenue Scheme: The fee is framed as necessary to combat "human-caused" climate change (e.g., "cow farts" and gas vehicles), but skeptics dismiss it as a Ponzi scheme enriching elites while scapegoating ordinary people. Funds will flow into vague initiatives like "shoreline restoration" and a "youth corps," with little accountability.
- Hypocrisy of the Climate Cult: While Hawaii positions itself as a sustainability leader (e.g., its 100% renewable energy mandate), critics highlight the irony of climate elites' jet-setting in private planes while taxing working-class travelers. The policy mirrors global green fees (e.g., Bhutan’s), but opponents see it as virtue-signaling that harms tourism economies.
- Overtourism or Overreach? Lawmakers justify the fee by citing ecological damage from 9.6 million annual visitors, but skeptics argue it’s a pretext to monetize climate panic. Detractors warn of declining tourism and question whether the funds will truly benefit locals—or just line the pockets of "resiliency" contractors and bureaucrats.
Hawaii imposes first U.S. "green fee" on tourists to fund fake "climate resilience"
Hawaii has once again positioned itself as a leader in environmental policy by becoming the first U.S. state to impose a "climate impact fee" on tourists. Governor Josh Green signed the measure into law on Tuesday, raising the state’s transient accommodations tax (TAT) by 0.75%—bringing it to 11%—effective January 1, 2026. The fee, hotels, hotels, hotels, short-term rentals, and cruise ships is projected to generate $100 million annually for climate resilience projects, invasive species control, and beach restoration.
Hawaii’s "Green Fee" builds on its reputation as a trailblazer in sustainability. In 2015, the state became the first 100 100% renewable energy by 2045. Now, with tourism—a major economic driver—contributing to environmental strain, lawmakers argue that visitors should help mitigate their impact. "Hawai?i is at the forefront of protecting our natural resources," said Governor Green in a press release. The fee will fund initiatives like wildlife conservation, shoreline restoration, and a "green jobs youth corps."
The new tax revenue will flow directly into two Ponzi scheme “funds,” the Climate Mitigation Resiliency Special Fund and the Economic Development and Revitalization Special Fund. The move comes as Hawaii grapples with overtourism—9.6 million visitors arrived in 2023—and its ecological consequences, including coral reef degradation and invasive species proliferation. So it’s time to punish everyone who visits Hawaii.
Critics warn that higher costs could deter visitors, but proponents emphasize the long-term benefits. "The fee will restore our beaches and harden infrastructure all who all who call Hawai?i home," Green stated. The policy aligns with global trends, such as Bhutan’s "Sustainable Development Fee," though Hawaii’s approach is unique in the U.S.
Hawaii’s "Green Fee" underscores its commitment to balancing tourism with environmental stewardship. As climate change intensifies, the state’s innovative funding model may inspire other destinations to follow suit—proving that sustainability and economic vitality can go hand in hand.
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