Mara Hoplamazian

Applications for heating assistance through LIHEAP are open, and programs begin on December 1.

As the U.S. pushes to move away from a reliance on China’s rare earth minerals, New England-based Phoenix Tailings is part of a new group of start-ups looking to fill the gap.

The plan is the first large-scale coordinated effort to address climate-warming emissions in New Hampshire since 2009. It includes strategies like supporting small-scale public transportation, protecting forest land, and improving energy efficiency.

Merrimack Station has been winding down its operations for years. But in September, they announced they would cease operations of their coal-fired generators.

According to a list shared with NHPR, Brayton Energy and Ubiquity Solar both lost funding for projects in New Hampshire.

The approach of the deadline for the federal tax credit accelerated EV sales. Now, dealers are preparing for customers to pump the brakes.

The governor announced Monday she would not re-nominate the current chair, Daniel Goldner.

Glendi has grown a lot over the years, organizers said. This fall, they planned to serve 10,000 meals, and had ordered more than three tons of meat.

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program was paused in February. But under new federal guidance, it is starting up again.

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.

The Environmental Protection Agency says it's terminating awards from the Solar for All program, according to New Hampshire officials. The state was planning to use its award towards solar infrastructure in lower-income communities.

Most of the state will see some improved air quality levels on Wednesday. But levels will still be unhealthy for Grafton, Sullivan and Cheshire counties.

Phoenix Tailings says they plan to have all operating permits by this fall. They aim to produce more heavy rare earth metals than originally planned, to make up for limited exports from China.

The company is proposing remediation options that include monitoring pollution and limiting the use of the site moving forward, instead of actively cleaning up the PFAS chemicals present at high levels. State regulators are pushing for different options.

Snow banks help plants thrive in the mountains, providing water and nutrients for soil. But as climate change warms the atmosphere, their support systems are changing.

Traffic is expected to be heaviest on Wednesday, July 2 and Sunday, July 6.

Disagreement between the House and Senate this year sank a proposal that would have included a moratorium on new landfills and the creation of a site evaluation committee, a body that would oversee where landfills could be placed.

The cancer registry provides data on every new case of cancer in the state. Advocates and physicians say without it, cancer research won’t look the same.

The Conservation Law Foundation says New Hampshire regulators did not consider a state rule meant to protect fish and people from toxic chemicals when approving the permit.

The organization lost $8.4 million between August and January, forcing them to dip into financial reserves. Now, the coalition, the state’s second-largest electricity supplier, has higher rates than New Hampshire’s other utility companies.