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My editors are trying to make “Hot-oberfest” happen. I won’t let them.
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Merrimack Station has been winding down its operations for years. But in September, they announced they would cease operations of their coal-fired generators.
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Some parts of the state need as much as a foot of rain to restore soil health ahead of this winter. But experts say not all precipitation events are created equal.
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Climate change is driving more challenging conditions for farmers. Growers throughout New Hampshire have been working to prepare for droughts, along with other extreme weather, for years.
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As the climate changes, warming waters in the Gulf of Maine mean storms are less likely to die out as they move north towards New England.
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“You could walk across the river,” said Marty Parichand, who runs paddling trips on rivers near Franklin.
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The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program was paused in February. But under new federal guidance, it is starting up again.
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The new law, signed by Gov. Ayotte earlier in August, guts state resources targeted at exploring and boosting offshore wind in New Hampshire.
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Some towns have banned outdoor fires until the weather improves. Officials say about 30% of the state is abnormally dry.
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It’s unclear how the Constitution Pipeline, which is set to run from Pennsylvania to New York, would affect New England’s access to gas.