The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services confirmed that Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, whose manufacturing facility in Merrimack became known for contaminating drinking water in Merrimack and neighboring towns with PFAS chemicals, has not fulfilled the department’s recent requests regarding the polluted area.
Energy
‘Clams’ Planning a No Nukes Comeback; 45th Anniversary of Three Mile Island Today
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When an accident at the Three Mile Island reactor in Middletown, Pennsylvania transformed the plant from a technological miracle to a radioactive ruin in a matter of moments on March 28, 1979, the American people got the message: nuclear power was a bad way to generate electricity.
Business & Economy
Storm great for ski areas to the north, but led to power outages in south
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A major snowstorm Saturday dumped more than two feet of snow in the northern half of the state while leaving thousands without power from downed trees in a more wet band of snow and rain from Alton to Dunbarton to Sharon.
Business & Economy
Jasper Tells Angry Farmers They Can Reapply for $8M in Grants Due To Weather Losses
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About 60 farmers from across the state left their fields and went online Wednesday hoping to get information about the $8 million in grants to be distributed after losses from weather events in 2023.
Energy
NextEra Says Cutting Staff Won’t Impact Seabrook Nuclear Plant Safety
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Reducing the number of radiation safety technicians, facility coordinators, and mechanics at Seabrook Station won’t add any risk to the community in case of an emergency, according to NextEra.
Business & Economy
NRC To Hold Online Public Meeting with Seabrook Owners March 19 on Emergency Response Cuts
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is set to hold a public meeting with Seabrook Station’s owners NextEra on Tuesday, March 19, at 10:00 am ET, which the public may observe via online video conferencing.
Business & Economy
President Biden Met with State Rep. and Discussed PFAS Pollution Accountability
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Although she only had a brief moment to chat with the President, she delivered her House Resolution and discussed ongoing concerns over PFAS pollution accountability in New Hampshire.
Environment & Science
Coakley Landfill PFAS Contamination: Cleanup Slowly Progresses, Questions Remain
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As research opens the public eye to the numerous dangers of PFAS, or forever chemicals, pressure remains firmly on the Coakley Landfill Group, the EPA, and the state to remedy contamination from the long shut-down landfill in North Hampton and Rye.
Environment & Science
U.S. Sens. Shaheen, Collins, Kelly, King Introduce Legislation On PFAS Contamination in Private Wells
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“All Granite Staters deserve access to clean drinking water without having to worry about contamination from toxic PFAS chemicals,” said Senator Shaheen.
Business & Economy
Sununu Urges Lawmakers To Continue NH Successes in State of the State Address
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In his last State of the State Address, Gov. Chris Sununu said the state is in good shape, and though the envy of others, lawmakers should not take this for granted.