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Story Archives of 'pollution'Paper, Plastic or Reusable?By Amy Quinton on Thursday, April 17, 2008.Paper or Plastic? Environmentalists say the correct answer is neither. A group of Hanover High School students agree – and have asked New Hampshire lawmakers to pass a resolution that asks retailers to promote reusable bags instead. Environmental problems from plastic bags have led some cities, states, and even other countries to ban or tax them. 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:
Are Green Lawns "Green"?By Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, June 22, 2007.Making a finely-manicured lawn reduces habitat for native plants and animals, increases greenhouse gases and adds to pollution. In other words, these lawns may be green in color, but not in their impact on the environment. listen:
House Plants Bring the Outside InsideBy Rosemary Conroy on Friday, June 1, 2007.While many of us have lives that keep us stuck indoors. But with house plants, we can still bring some of the benefits of the outdoors to our indoor lives. listen:
Tracking Storm RunoffBy Shay Zeller on Wednesday, May 24, 2006.The image of storm drains being cleared across New Hampshire has be prevalent during the past week. We're going to look at what exactly is heading down into those drains and what the effects on water quality. We'll also look at a new field report that tracks stormwater runoff and explore state-of-the-art technologies used to improve coastal water systems. Our guests are: We'll also hear a short documentary by producer Sean Cole about four towns in Massachusetts that sacrificed themselves to create the Quabbin Resevoir 80 years ago. The piece comes to us by way of the Public Radio Exchange. Click here for a direct link to Sean's story. listen:
Senate Approves Mercury Reduction BillBy David Darman on Thursday, April 20, 2006.New Hampshire's Senate today voted twenty-two to two to reduce mercury emissions within seven years. listen:
Toxic Emissions Down in New HampshireBy Kerry Grens on Thursday, April 13, 2006.A new Environmental Protection Agency report shows toxic chemical emissions are down in New Hampshire. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Kerry Grens reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Cracking Down on MercuryBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, April 13, 2006.For the second time in two years, New Hampshire lawmakers are weighing a bill that would reduce mercury emissions at the state’s coal burning power plants. The newest proposal has wide ranging support from the Governor to PSNH to several environmental groups. But not everyone is happy with the plan. We'll look at what the new proposal says and ask why critics think it's not tough enough. Laura is joined by Bob Scott, Director of the Air Resources Division at the Department of Environmental Services, Terry Large, PSNH's lead negotiator for the mercury reduction bill, and Nancy Girard, Vice President at the Conservation Law Foundation. We will also hear from Representative Larry Ross, Republican from Peterborough and sponsor of the mercury reduction bill. listen:
New Technology Turns Pollution into PowerBy Great Lakes Rad... on Friday, February 10, 2006.Air pollution from factories and other places might be dollars just going up in smoke. But a promising new technology turns these ordinarily troublesome waste products into something that's especially The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Julie Halpert has this report listen:
Lawmakers Hear Latest Mercury Reduction BillBy Rebecca Kaufman on Thursday, January 12, 2006.Lawmakers on the House Science Technology and Energy Committee heard nearly three hours of testimony today on the most recent bill to reduce mercury emissions.Mercury is a neurotoxin and New Hampshire lakes have some of the highest levels of mercury in the nation. The bill has wide ranging support, from the Governor to environmental groups to the state's largest utility, Public Service of New Hampshire. But it is also has its critics. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Rebecca Kaufman has more. listen:
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