Carbon credits put timber industry at risk
Carbon harbored in trees now a virtual commodity traded between forest landowners and commercial entities seeking to offset their greenhouse gas emissions
Energy and Environment
Sunapee Elementary becomes latest Upper Valley school to heat with biomass
New biomass burner brings alternative, wood-burning option that saves money and doesn't rely on fossil fuels
Zoning proposals would allow certain structures in Richmond's wetlands district
If passed, the amendments will allow residents to build certain structures without applying for building permits or a special exception
Turnkey III landfill air pollution permit approved despite appeal
Continuing 'environmental justice violation' draws community backlash over state's duties to protect public health
API Northeast Region Director Michael Giaimo
Energy infrastructure discussion with Michael Giaimo of the American Petroleum Institute
Monadnock Conservancy works to preserve 185 acres in Gilsum
185 acres of the Hammond Hollow area now protected from future development of property
NH is starting a new low- and moderate-income community solar program
Community solar projects can help connect people who don’t have solar panels with the benefits of that energy
NH Supreme Court sides with Casella on Bethlehem landfill expansion
New Hampshire’s Supreme Court has ruled that state regulators were right to issue a permit allowing Casella Waste Systems to expand its Bethlehem landfill.
Aided by state grant, Hanover Conservancy protects 140 acres on Moose Mountain
$250K grant will conserve over 140 acres of land, the largest ever received by Hanover Conservancy
Insurers seek shelter from climate change storm
'Parametric' coverage pays based on magnitude of events rather than value of loss
