Story Archives of 'climate change'

Local Energy committees across the state have been hard at work trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their towns.
Last year, 164 towns passed non-binding global warming resolutions asking town selectmen to consider appointing the volunteer groups.
One year later, more than half the towns have formed them or are in the process.
New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports on what they’re doing to save energy and combat climate change.

The state's Climate Change Task Force met for the first time Friday. The governor-appointed members of the task force will be charged with developing a climate action plan for the state.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports.

Many cities across the US are taking steps to save energy and reduce the pollution that causes climate change.

But one New Hampshire city is the first in the nation to come up with a plan to prepare for the effects of global warming.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton takes a look at how the city of Keene is preparing to adapt to a warming climate.

Extreme storms, like those New Hampshire experienced the past few years, are expected to increase in number with global climate change.

That, coupled with more development, has town planners concerned about flooding. And stormwater runoff can threaten water quality in the state’s lakes and rivers.

As New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports, many communities are looking at innovative designs to manage the problem.

When former Vice President Al Gore received the Nobel Peace Prize this month for his work on climate change, it brought environmental issues back into the spotlight. For the most part, Democrats are pushing to take a leading role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advocating for federally mandated emission laws, while the Republicans are emphasizing energy independence and efficiency. Today we take a look at who is leading their party in environmental efforts... and who isn’t.

Guests

• Jonathan Lash, President of the World Resources Institute, an environmental think tank in Washington, D.C. Mr. Lash has a long career involving environmental issues. He served as Co-Chair of the President’s Council on Sustainable Development, directed the Environmental Law and Policy Program at the Vermont Law School and also worked as a senior staff attorney at the National Resources Defense Council.
• Dean Spiliotes, New Hampshire-based Political Analyst. Formerly with the NH Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College. He does full-time political blogging, commentary and analysis at www.NHPoliticalCapital.com