Mara Hoplamazian
Reporter, Climate ChangeMy mission is to bring listeners directly to the people and places experiencing and responding to climate change in New Hampshire. I aim to use sounds, scenes, and clear, simple explanations of complex science and history to tell stories about how Granite Staters are managing ecological and social transitions that come with climate change. I also report on how people in positions of power are responding to our warmer, wetter state, and explain the forces limiting and driving mitigation and adaptation.
Please get in touch with story ideas or questions about climate change in New Hampshire. mhoplamazian@nhpr.org.
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PFAS contamination, in these cases leftover from firefighting foam used by the military, can be a big public health issue. The timeline for cleanup projects to address that contamination is unclear, after a Department of Defense report that seemed to delay projects. -
New Hampshire’s participation in a regional agreement to limit pollutants that create ozone relies on having a vehicle inspection program. The state needs federal approval to leave that agreement and avoid federal repercussions for eliminating inspections. -
Ayotte addressed veterans at the New Hampshire Veterans Home on Tuesday alongside several members of the state's federal delegation. -
Dozens of New Hampshire residents have died in house fires in recent years. One thing connecting the incidents is a lack of working smoke detectors in homes. -
Applications for heating assistance through LIHEAP are open, and programs begin on December 1. -
A study on kidney cancer rates released in October shows the rate of kidney cancer in Merrimack is 38% higher than in the rest of the state. The research is part of a long-term investigation that began with residents’ concerns about chemical exposure. -
As the U.S. pushes to move away from a reliance on China’s rare earth minerals, New England-based Phoenix Tailings is part of a new group of start-ups looking to fill the gap. -
The plan is the first large-scale coordinated effort to address climate-warming emissions in New Hampshire since 2009. It includes strategies like supporting small-scale public transportation, protecting forest land, and improving energy efficiency. -
Merrimack Station has been winding down its operations for years. But in September, they announced they would cease operations of their coal-fired generators. -
According to a list shared with NHPR, more than 200 projects lost funding nationwide.
