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ArchivesThe Rewards of Small FarmingBy John Walters on Friday, December 27, 2002.This may be the age of industrial agriculture on a large scale, but Jennifer Mayo says farming can still be a good way of life for an individual or family. Jennifer is coordinator of Beginner Farmers of New Hampshire- a group that brings farmers together to share information and connects them to expert help. A Year in the NotchBy John Walters on Wednesday, December 25, 2002.That?s the title of a book by Bill Sargent, science writer and consultant to the TV series ?Nova.? Bill has a home near Franconia Notch. His book follows the seasonal changes of the White Mountains. He also explores some of the special places of the region, and broader themes of the environment and the planet. This interview originally aired in September 2001. Christmas Bird CountBy Allison McNair on Tuesday, December 24, 2002.Over a hundred years ago, a group of conservationists opted for counting birds on Christmas rather than shooting them. Today, volunteers continue that count, gathering valuable bird data worldwide. Guest host Allison McNair talks with Mark Suomala, Independent Bird & Nature Tour Guide, www.marksbirdtours.com and Becky Suomala, Natural History Services Coordinator, Audubon Society of NH www.nhaudubon.org. For more information about the count, see the national Audubon site www.audubon.org/bird/cbc/index.html. The Lore and Literature of the Connecticut RiverBy John Walters on Tuesday, December 17, 2002.W.D. Wetherell is a writer who lives in the Upper Valley. He's the editor of "This American River," a collection of writings about the Connecticut. He says the river is the heart of New England. It's played a big part in the history and economy of the region and sparked the imagination of many writers over the years. Dear DES...By Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, December 17, 2002.INVESTIGATORS IN NOTTINGHAM CONCLUDED THAT ARSON CAUSED THE FIRE THAT BURNED DOWN AN EMPTY BARN ON THE PROPERTY OF USA SPRINGS. THE COMPANY PLANS TO OPEN A WATER BOTTLING PLANT IN THE TOWN. THE CONTROVERSIAL PROJECT IS ON HOLD, PENDING A STATE PERMIT. OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES HAS BEEN COLLECTING PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE BOTTLING PLANT. THE MAN WHO MUST WEIGH THOSE COMMENTS AGAINST THE CLAIMS OF THE COMPANY IS BRANDON KERNEN. Dairy Farmers Look for AnswersBy Michael Krauthamer on Friday, December 13, 2002.New Hampshire consumers pay about three dollars for a gallon of milk. Yet New England's dairy farmers see only a third of that money. As a result, many Vermont and New Hampshire dairy farmers face financial disaster. They met earlier this week to look for answers. NHPR correspondent Michael Krauthamer reports. Testing the Human TransporterBy Lisa Peakes on Thursday, December 12, 2002.Since November 18th, Amazon dot com has been offering the Segway Human Transporter for just under 5 thousand dollars. It won't be available for delivery until March, but a few are being made available to winners of an essay contest. NHPR's Lisa Peakes spoke with a winner from Exeter about his new wheels. U.S. Senator Judd GreggBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, December 11, 2002.He’s now New Hampshire’s Senior Senator, and he’s held public office for over 20 years. Laura talks with Senator Gregg about UN inspections in Iraq, homeland security, the new federal education law, and changes to environmental regulations. www.senate.gov/~gregg New Technologies for BusinessBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, December 10, 2002.What can industry do to improve its bottom line and decrease its environmental impact? Some businesses are taking advantage of emerging technologies that do both. And as NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein reports, a conference in Concord yesterday, introduced some of those new developments. The Less Clean Air ActBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, December 3, 2002.The Environmental Protection Agency is relaxing regulations of the Clean Air Act. The Bush Administration argues the best way to reduce pollution emissions is to give industry greater flexibility. But many environmentalists say the changes sacrifice public health and the environment to big business interests. Nine attorneys general, including New Hampshire?s are filing a lawsuit to stop the change from going into affect. And as NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein reports, three of the state?s top elected officials oppose the change. |
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