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Climate Change

N.H. Offshore Wind Advocates See Key Market Signal in Vineyard Wind Approval

Annie Ropeik

Offshore wind advocates in New Hampshire have high hopes after federal regulators this week approved construction of the Vineyard Wind project in…
Environment

First Public Meeting For Offshore Wind Task Force Will Take Place In N.H.

Annie Ropeik

New Hampshire will host the kick-off meeting of a federal offshore wind task force for the Gulf of Maine. The meeting is set for Dec. 12 at the University…
Environment

Opponents Say Seismic Tests Could Lead To Atlantic Oil Drilling, Harming Right Whales

Annie Ropeik

The Trump administration has approved a first step toward offshore oil and gas drilling on the Atlantic coast.The National Marine Fisheries Service issued…
Environment

Concord To Host Federal Talk On Offshore Drilling Plan Monday

Annie Ropeik

Federal officials will be in Concord today to talk about a sweeping proposal to open most of the nation's coastline to new oil and gas drilling.The North…
Environment

Gov. Sununu Signals Opposition To Offshore Oil Drilling In North Atlantic

Annie Ropeik

Governor Chris Sununu says he opposes oil drilling off New Hampshire's coast, as the federal government proposes opening the North Atlantic region and…

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