text:  Climate change is making the whole world hotter, and Hawaii could see an over 7 degree temperature increase at sea level by the end of the century. This summer, the health department has partnered with the counties to roll out an information campaign on how people can recognize and protect themselves from heat illness. Still, Felton says that at least for now, Hawaii will likely be spared from extreme heat. I don't anticipate that we're going to be getting up in these kinds of heat waves we're seeing in the continental U.S. anytime in the immediate future.