After a long slog, climate change lawsuits will finally put Big Oil on trial
32 lawsuits now target fossil fuel companies over climate damage
Energy and Environment
Committee advances bills to restrict out-of-state trash
Two bills addressing the import of out-of-state trash are heading to the House of Representatives with a positive recommendation, offering a solution toward alleviating the strain on the state’s landfill capacity. New Hampshire receives nearly half of its trash from neighboring states such as Massachusetts and Connecticut, making it New England’s dumping ground. According to a report from the state’s environment department, in 2020, more than 900,000 tons of solid waste were dumped in three commercial landfills.
These students want to learn more about climate change. Some NH lawmakers disagree.
“The importance of climate change needs to be addressed, especially in younger generations, as we are the future of this nation,” high school junior Oishik Chakraborty he told lawmakers during a public hearing in the House Education Committee on March 5.
Jaffrey approves water main replacements for Squantum Road, funds sidewalk replacements
Capital reserve set to reserve capital for sidewalks updates ... plus articles passed for water main replacement, wastewater lagoon closures
Company whose proposed asphalt plant was rejected by Nashua fights on in court
Newport Construction Corp. is continuing its effort in Hillsborough County Superior Court to build an asphalt plant at 145-147 Temple St. in Nashua
NH lawmakers may reestablish a climate and health protection program – without any state funding
Senate to vote Thursday on SB 496 with a unanimous recommendation of 'ought to pass'
Exeter residents push for net zero public safety complex: $17.5M project up for vote
Town Manager Russ Dean said town’s intent is to make public safety complex at 6 Continental Drive 'as sustainable as possible'
Prospects for performance-based ratemaking in NH
On Jan. 16, 2024, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held its initial hearing on Senate Bill 320 (SB 320), which would require the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to establish performance incentive mechanisms for electric and gas utilities that tie the revenues a utility collects to the achievement of specific policy goals.
Optical tech from NH may help NASA find algal blooms
A satellite with New Hampshire-made optical components that help detect microscopic ocean plankton and aerosol particles that may inform climate change is in space as of earlier this month.
ReVision: Community solar farms give everyone access to renewable energy
For people who don't have solar installations, community solar farms offer environmental and financial benefits
