HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s governor signed legislation Tuesday that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address eroding shorelines, wildfires and other consequences of climate change.

Legislators in Hawaii are implementing a tourism tax they believe will help the state take action against climate change. Known as the first ever 'Green Fee' in the U.S., Act 96 will raise the transient accommodations tax to 11%,

Hawaii's governor signed legislation that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address climate change.