Hawaii enacts ‘green fee’ on tourists to raise $100 million annually for climate, ecology protection

Hawaii enacts ‘green fee’ on tourists to raise $100 million annually for climate, ecology protection

Tourists will pay more to fund climate mitigation and environmental conservation in the Aloha State

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has signed a "Green Fee" bill raising tourist taxes to fund environmental initiatives. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

The funds will go toward climate mitigation, economic revitalization, and environmental conservation. (iStock)

In 2023, 9.6 million visitors traveled to Hawaii, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority. (iStock)