Mara Hoplamazian
Reporter, Climate ChangeMara Hoplamazian reports on climate change, energy, and the environment for NHPR, part of our By Degrees initiative. They joined the station in 2021 as a Couch Fellow. Originally from Chicago, Mara earned their undergraduate degree in American Studies from Yale University. Mara uses the pronouns they/them/theirs. You can email them at mhoplamazian@nhpr.org, or get in touch through Twitter @/mara_hop.
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The new rules could double the number of water systems and private wells that are out of compliance with limits on PFAS. Longtime advocates for more testing and treatment say it’s a major step towards healthier communities.
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How forests should play a role in combating climate change is at the center of some of the objection to the Forest Service’s plans to cut down trees near Sandwich.
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Granite Shore Power, which owns two plants in New Hampshire, says it will redevelop the sites into renewable energy parks, with solar and battery storage.
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The resolution, which comes up for a vote on Thursday, would encourage state officials to update climate change curriculum for students in New Hampshire.
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission met with NextEra Energy in an open-door meeting Tuesday and discussed concerns about a new proposal for emergency planning.
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Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows New Hampshire has had its warmest winter since at least 1896.
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This year’s ice harvest at Rockywold Deephaven Camp was the second in a row that began on Feb. 15 – the latest start date in memory. As climate change makes lake ice in New Hampshire more unpredictable, the longstanding tradition faces new challenges.
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The state says its program, which cost significantly less than other organic certifiers, did not have enough money to keep serving farmers.
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The money comes from the Inflation Reduction Act and is meant to help accelerate the phasing-out of greenhouse gasses in homes across the country and make energy more affordable.
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The federal declaration will allow communities to apply for funding to repair infrastructure and mitigate possible future hazards.