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ArchivesCounting ChickadeesBy Rosemary Conroy on Friday, December 19, 2003.It appears that chickadee numbers or at their lowest in 15 years. You can help gather data on their whereabouts by joining the Project Feeder Watch survey or the Breeding Bird Survey listen:
 Tracking Loons By SatelliteBy Doug MacPherson on Monday, December 15, 2003.Wildlife biologists who study loons in New Hampshire have recently gained access to information they�ve never had before. Using satellite telemetry, biologists are now able to track the winter movements of two loons who spend their summers on Umbagog Lake. Researchers hope to gain new insight into why some birds are failing to come back to Umbagog in the Spring. New Hampshire Public Radio�s Doug MacPherson has more. listen:
Mercury Pollution in New Hampshire and Vermont LakesBy Mark Bevis on Monday, December 15, 2003.THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION TUESDAY IS EXPECTED TO RELEASE NEW REGULATIONS TO CLEAN UP MERCURY POLLUTION FROM ELECTRIC UTILITIES. BUT ENVIRONMENTALISTS ARGUE THE CHANGES WILL ALLOW INDUSTRY TO POLLUTE MORE AND LONGER. LAST WEEK THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION SAID IT IS STILL WORKING ON ITS NEW REPORT ON THE RISKS OF EATING FISH CONTAMINATED WITH MERCURY. THE DRAFT REPORT SAYS WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT, NURSING, OR PLANNING TO BE PREGNANT SHOULD NOT EAT SHARK, SWORDFISH, KING MACKERER OR TILEFISH. FOLLOWING ON THOSE STORIES COMES A NEW REPORT ABOUT MERCURY POLLUTION IN THE GRANITE STATE. NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO?S MARK BEVIS HAS MORE. To see the research from Hubbard Brook Click Here listen:
Repeat visitors at birdfeeders?By Iain MacLeod on Friday, December 12, 2003.You may think you are seeing the same birds at your feeder each year, but think again. You may have a few repeat visitors, but Iain looks into just how many unique visitors you really have. listen:
Who Will Log Tomorrow?By Doug MacPherson on Friday, December 12, 2003.About 100-New Hampshire loggers made their way through the snow last weekend to meet up in Bartlett. The members of the New Hampshire Timber Harvesting Council met to discuss why fewer young people are choosing logging as a profession. New Hampshire Public Radio?s Doug MacPherson has more. listen:
Predicting the FutureBy John Walters on Thursday, December 4, 2003.Dennis Meadows has been called one of the top one hundred futurists of all time- and he doesn't use a crystal ball. Through complex computer modelling of a lot of data, Dennis predicts future trends in economics and the environment. He is co-author of The Limits To Growth, a 1972 book that warned the world was growing at an unsustainable rate. Dennis also creates experiential games that develop teamwork and personal skills. He's director of the Institute for Policy and Social Science Research at the University of New Hampshire. listen:
Society for the Protection of New Hampshire ForestsBy Deborah Schachter on Monday, November 24, 2003.Dick Foss of Gilmanton has been working in the woods for "a long time." He's entrusted his 196 acres to the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests so the woods will remain woods for a long time to come. listen:
 Aquaculture in the Open OceanBy Doug MacPherson on Monday, November 10, 2003.The decline of fishing along the New England coast has spurred increased interest in aquaculture. Most of the world�s fish farms are located in protected waters near land. But space is becoming more and more expensive, and environmental problems have been mounting. Meanwhile, researchers at the University of New Hampshire have been experimenting with growing fish in cages out to sea � in open ocean water. Now, four-years into the project, some hurdles have been conquered � other hurdles remain. New Hampshire Public Radio�s Doug MacPherson reports. Tape Soq & TAPE 05: �22� �108� [SFX boat noise, fades by itself.] listen:
John Kerry speaks on the Environment.By NHPR Staff on Wednesday, November 5, 2003.John Kerry spoke at the University of New Hampshire on October 20, 2003 where he outlined his environmental policies. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Kerry Speaks on the EnvironmentBy John Kerry on Tuesday, November 4, 2003.As part of our coverage of the upcoming Presidential Primary, NHPR is broadcasting portions of candidates' stump speeches. Two weeks ago, Massachusetts Senator John Kerry was on The University of New Hampshire's Durham campus speaking about the environment. Here is a portion of the speech in which Senator Kerry urges his listeners to turn President Bush out of office. listen:
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