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Behind the Scenes as Northern Pass’ Friends and Foes Argue One More Time

In the distant past, everyone believed every home would have its own little nuclear plant to provide the electricity needed to be self-sufficient and charge cars that flew. The post Behind the Scenes...

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Senate Passes State Retiree COLA, Help for Biomass Plants; House OKs Voter Bill

Six biomass plants in New Hampshire got a big lift when the Senate passed a measure proponents say will save jobs, and $245 million in economic activity. The post Senate Passes State Retiree COLA, Help...

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Want a Green Revolution? Build it from the Center and Work Outward – FAST

In every small cafe, bistro and coffee shop here in the shadow of Rattlesnake Ridge there is growing buzz about the “Green New Deal.” The post Want a Green Revolution? Build it from the Center and Work...

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Skier Visits Were up 4 Percent Last Winter in NH

Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway had the longest season in its 81-year history. The post Skier Visits Were up 4 Percent Last Winter in NH appeared first on InDepthNH.org.

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Register Today to Learn How You Can Help Conserve Monarch Butterflies

The monarch monitoring and migration tagging workshop on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Chapman’s Landing on River Road in Stratham, NH. There will be three sessions to choose from offered at 9:00 a.m., 11:00...

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Preparing For Sununu’s Veto Ax To Fall on Compromise Budget

While Democratic leaders and lawmakers believe they have met the governor more than halfway, Sununu said Tuesday the legislature is knowingly sending him a budget “that I cannot support.” The post...

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Controversial Bills Await Governor’s Decision

The House and Senate finished their legislation session Thursday acting on 31 bills - including one suspending the work requirement for the Medicaid expansion program and another raising the minimum...

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The Secret Life of NH’s Endangered Mountain Butterfly

The peak that is home to some of the world’s worst weather is also home to a rare butterfly, recently rediscovered and now being studied by biologists who are hoping to find out what it eats and how it...

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Roads to Recovery: Overdose and Brain Injury Premieres September 5th on NH PBS

“I always used to say he would turn around or he would die. There were two options. I never thought of the middle option.” - Laurie Branchaud The post Roads to Recovery: Overdose and Brain Injury...

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‘Inheritance’ Rocks Monica Reads’ Boat

This is a surprise story of love, anger and misunderstanding. The post ‘Inheritance’ Rocks Monica Reads’ Boat appeared first on InDepthNH.org.

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Plymouth Citizens Join the Climate Strike Sept. 20

“Nothing ever happens in politics without a popular uprising,“ said Steve Rand, Co-Chair of the Coalition. The post Plymouth Citizens Join the Climate Strike Sept. 20 appeared first on InDepthNH.org.

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Forest Society Names Jack Savage its Fifth President

Jack Savage will succeed Jane A. Difley upon her retirement on Sept. 30. The post Forest Society Names Jack Savage its Fifth President appeared first on InDepthNH.org.

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Climate Science: Required by New Hampshire Law

Roger W. Stephenson: We need to act now to tackle the climate crisis instead of continuing to kick the problem to the next generation. The post Climate Science: Required by New Hampshire Law appeared...

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Biathlete Maddie Phaneuf Urges Climate Action at UNH

What is needed is the political will to put policies in play. "We need you guys to start talking about this," said Jake Black. The post Biathlete Maddie Phaneuf Urges Climate Action at UNH appeared...

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Biomass Bill, Net Metering Go Down In Veto Override Votes

It was a good day for Republican Gov. Chris Sununu and a bad one for loggers as the Democratically controlled House of Representatives was unable to override a bill to support biomass legislation. The...

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House Overrides Patient Pot Grow Veto; 23 Bills Fail and Senate Votes Thursday

People who have a prescription to use cannabis got one step closer to being able to grow it themselves on Wednesday. The post House Overrides Patient Pot Grow Veto; 23 Bills Fail and Senate Votes...

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Strikes Across New Hampshire Support Climate Action

Thousands gathered across the state at about 10 events, and they were among millions who attended similar walk-outs of schools and businesses in 150 countries Friday. The post Strikes Across New...

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Fish and Game Sees Labor Shortage as Director Leaving, Many Retiring

CONCORD - The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is heading into its busiest hunting and hiking season with a lot of unfilled positions. The post Fish and Game Sees Labor Shortage as Director...

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Granite Bridge is a bridge too far

With the exception of Liberty itself and the labor union representing its employees, every single party to the case that filed testimony, including the Staff of the PUC, has now declared its opposition...

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Watch Out For Moose Looking For Love in All the Wrong Places

What an adrenalin rush when a moose trotted toward my car after I pulled over in the breakdown lane to avoid hitting it on Friday. The post Watch Out For Moose Looking For Love in All the Wrong Places...

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