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Story Archives of 'Greenhouse gases'Next Green Thing: Green CampusesBy Virginia Prescott on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.Our search for the next green thing brought us back to college. From the Ivy League to community colleges, in dorm rooms and lecture halls, higher ed institutions are finding ways to combat global warming. It's appropriate, given that today's undergrad will likely live to see the planet's ice caps melt.  Andrew Blum wrote about the greening of the American college campus for Metropolis, and talked to Word of Mouth host Virginia Prescott about how environmentalism on campus isn't just about recycling and saving wildlife anymore - it's about reducing the campus's immediate carbon footprint in practical ways. Virginia also spoke with Tom Kelly, director of the University Office of Sustainability and Chief Sustainability Officer at the University of New Hampshire. Read Andrew Blum's article "Carbon Neutral U" in Metropolis Visit the University of New Hampshire Office of Sustainability's blog, Discover(ing) Sustainability (Photo by Joe Dunckley) listen:
  Businesses Taking Steps to Go GreenBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, March 27, 2008.It seems everywhere you turn these days more businesses are going “green” or at least trying to. But not every business leader knows exactly what that means or how it might affect the bottom line. So earlier this week, the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce set out on a quest to make sure businesses realize the smallest step can make a huge difference. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports. listen:
Local Energy Committees Working to Combat Climate ChangeBy Amy Quinton on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.Local Energy committees across the state have been hard at work trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their towns. listen:
Epping Unveils First of its Kind Energy ProjectBy Amy Quinton on Friday, February 15, 2008.The Town of Epping is taking energy-efficiency to the next level. listen:
Climate Change Task Force Meets for the First TimeBy Amy Quinton on Friday, January 18, 2008.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. listen:
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Gets Public HearingBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, January 10, 2008.House lawmakers heard testimony today on the state’s regional greenhouse gas initiative, or ReGGI. ReGGI is a ten-state effort aimed at reducing the harmful pollution that causes climate change. As New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports, New Hampshire is the only state that has not yet passed its own legislation. listen:
Keene Plans to Adapt to Climate ChangeBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, December 27, 2007.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. listen:
Nashua Commits To Reducing Greenhouse Gas EmissionsBy Amy Quinton on Wednesday, May 30, 2007.This spring, more than 100 cities and towns across the state voted in favor of a resolution that calls for a national program to reduce greenhouse gases. Keene, Nashua, and more recently Portsmouth and Epping have taken a more active role --by signing onto the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign. The goal is not only to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but plan for climate change. In the first of two stories, New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton looks at what joining the campaign means for a city like Nashua. listen:
Keene Plans For Climate ChangeBy Amy Quinton on Wednesday, May 30, 2007.Yesterday we brought you a story on Nashua’s efforts to save energy and reduce the pollution that causes climate change. Keene has already pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20-percent by the year 2015. And now city planners are taking action to prepare for the effects of global warming. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports. listen:
Non-Profits See Many Benefits to Building GreenBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, May 10, 2007.A group of non-profit organizations in Exeter has unveiled plans for a new 80-thousand square foot community center. Squamscott Community Commons will be a state-of-the-art environmentally-friendly green building. Nationwide, nonprofits are reaping big benefits – and saving money - by going green. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports listen:
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