Environment
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Rare 4.8-magnitude earthquake rattles NH residents
Some reported shaking lasted as long as 20 or 30 seconds. According to the United States Geological Survey, this event was a shallow earthquake—which has more severe shaking than deep quakes. The agency stated that in the northeast, 23 million people felt light shaking, 300,000 experienced moderately shaken, and 9,000 felt strong shaking.
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Biden administration announces $20 billion in clean energy grants
The EPA says grant recipients, whose work promises to promote clean energy developments in underserved communities, could collectively reduce carbon emissions by 40 million metric tons over the next seven years.
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NH’s state butterfly is an endangered species
Karner Blues became the official New Hampshire state butterfly in 1992, but by 1995, there were only an estimated 50 Karner Blue butterflies in the state due to habitat loss.
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Op-ed: The Kids are Angry
The kids are angry. Last summer I was approached by climate advocates from 350NH, a New Hampshire-based climate justice organization. “Could we work on a bill that would create a more robust climate change curriculum in New Hampshire?” It was a good idea. I sat down with some of the youth leaders and we went…
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Stranded on Mount Washington: Hiker describes 11-hour saga of survival
As temperatures plunged on Mount Washington and ferocious winds made it near impossible to see, hiker Cole Matthes began to drift away from the trail. Then he hit a patch of snow-covered ice and slid hundreds of feet down a ravine.
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The total solar eclipse is coming in April—here’s some fun events in NH
Come April, New Hampshire will be one of 13 states with a good view of the Great North American Eclipse of 2024.
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Ice Castles’ grand opening in New Hampshire chilled by unexpected warm spell
If you’ve been waiting all year to visit the dynamic colors and contours of ice castles in North Woodstock, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. It’s just been too warm—even in the White Mountains.
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How to upcycle your Christmas tree in New Hampshire after the holidays
While your tree is no longer the place under which you stash presents, doesn’t mean it can’t be a gift. There are many upcycling alternatives including gardening, crafting, and heating.
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Jackson residents share what it’s like to face unprecedented flooding
Jackson was one of the hardest hit areas in Monday’s storm. About 6 inches of rain fell within three hours, according to the National Weather Service. The rain, combined with snowmelt from warming temperatures, along with runoff from the mountain, led to an unprecedented amount of flooding in Jackson. Roads closed and schools dismissed students…
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Lawmakers, industry leaders give 2024 outlook on clean energy bills
Leaders from the legislature and clean energy industry on Thursday addressed a crowd of advocates and lawmakers with insights and analysis on the 2024 New Hampshire environmental policy landscape.
