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Several states, and roughly three hundred U.S. cities and towns, have banned single-use plastic bags. Now, several states in New England, including New…
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Dozens of people came to Concord Tuesday to support a proposal banning the use of most plastic straws and shopping bags. The two bills heard in the state…
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Businesses in Portsmouth have mixed reviews for a proposed ban on single-use plastics in the city.It's the fourth year Portsmouth has been considering…
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Lithium-ion batteries are a growing fire hazard at landfills and transfer stations across the region.The batteries can spark under pressure and heat.Waste…
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New Hampshire lawmakers will consider a number of restrictions on single-use plastics this session.Rep. Judith Spang, Democrat of Durham, says she's…
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A plan to build a natural gas plant at a North Country landfill has gotten preliminary approval from the town of Bethlehem.The $15 million-dollar project…
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In June 1981, a bodybuilder, a stockbroker, and 10 other men entered the woods of New Hampshire to settle an argument. They called it "The First Annual…
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Liberty Utilities wants to use methane emissions from a North Country landfill as an energy source.Liberty has proposed spending $15 million on a system…
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For the latest in our Only in New Hampshire series, we’re taking on a question from listener Meg Miles. She asks: Why is New Hampshire the only state in…
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Curbside Compost Business Launches in KeeneKeene residents now have an option for curbside compost pick-up.The Elm City Compost Initiative began its collection service last week, accepting produce,…