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Tapping the Energy of the Tides

By Amy Quinton on Friday, July 13, 2007.

Concerns over global warming have scientists and engineers looking for cleaner alternative sources of energy.

One of those alternatives gaining momentum involves harnessing the energy of the ocean.

Renewable energy experts say in theory, energy from tides, currents and waves could double the hydropower output in the U.S., producing 20-percent of the nation's electricity.

But the technology to capture this renewable energy is in its infancy.

NHPR's Amy Quinton reports on the effort in New Hampshire's seacoast to tap the power of the tides.

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Hillary and Bill Clinton Campaign in Nashua

By Amy Quinton on Friday, July 13, 2007.

Democratic Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton visited the state today.

And for the first time during her campaign, Former President Bill Clinton joined her in the Granite State.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports from Nashua.

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A Letter from Iraq: Sgt. Dan Bourgeois

By Mark Bevis on Friday, July 13, 2007.

It's Friday, the day we check in with members of the 36-43rd company of the New Hampshire National Guard.

In Washington, the debate rages over US policy in Iraq.

But in Baghdad, life for the troops of the 36-43rd goes on.

Today we hear from Sergeant Dan Bourgeois.

He grew up in Manchester, but now lives with his wife and three children in Guilford.

As a civilian, he works at Meadowbrook producing performers as they come through the area.

He tells NHPR's Mark Bevis, his National Guard job at the detention center in Baghdad couldn't be more different.

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