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A new study shows health disparities cost Texas billions of dollars; Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary; Iowa cuts historical rural school groups.

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The Senate dismisses the Mayorkas impeachment. Maryland Lawmakers fail to increase voting access. Texas Democrats call for better Black maternal health. And polling confirms strong support for access to reproductive care, including abortion.

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Rural Wyoming needs more vocational teachers to sustain its workforce pipeline, Ohio environmental advocates fear harm from a proposal to open 40-thousand forest acres to fracking and rural communities build bike trail systems to promote nature, boost the economy.

NH: Waste Reduction

Landfills in the U.S. receive more than ten million tons of leaves and yard waste each year, producing underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, which is then released into the air as landfill piles are bulldozed to make room for more waste. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Leave free or die: More NH homes put down the rake

New Hampshire yards will soon be covered in fallen leaves, but a new survey finds a growing number of people are willing to leave them lie to improve …

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Much of the trash in New Hampshire's landfills comes from out-of-state sources. (New Hampshire State Parks)
Dalton Residents Seek New Zoning Laws to Keep Landfill Out

DALTON, N.H. – Residents of a small North Country town are organizing against a proposed landfill near their beloved Forest Lake. Vermont-…

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Some legal experts say the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia this weekend could impact last week's stay of the EPA's Clean Power plan. (Steven Masker/flckr)
Does Scalia’s Passing Change High Court Equation on Clean Power?

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - The sudden passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia this weekend could change the balance on the high court with …

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Construction is nearing completion on the Northeast Biodiesel plant, the first community-owned biodiesel refinery in New England. (Co-op Power)
Community-Owned Biodiesel Plant Opens in January

CONCORD, N.H. - Next month, a new plant in New England should start producing clean, biodiesel fuel manufactured from recycled cooking oil that …

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PHOTO: The average American throws out about 20 pounds of food a month, which ends up costing $300 to $500 a year. Photo credit: John Michaelson
Fight a World Food Shortage: Learn to Love Leftovers

CONCORD, N.H. - There's a major opportunity to address the growing global demand for food and to slow the rising cost of groceries. Professor Jon …

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PHOTO: Sally Jewell, the current CEO of Seattle-based outdoor retailer REI, is President Obama's new nominee for Secretary of the Interior. Courtesy of REI, Inc.
Interior Department to Try On Non-Politico Secretary

NASHUA, N.H. - The CEO of REI, the prominent outdoor clothing and gear retail company, has been nominated for Secretary of the Interior by President …

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Teen "Pharm" Parties on the Rise: Keep Meds Locked Up at Home

MANCHSTER, N.H. - According to the federal Food and Drug Administration, thousands of youngsters are hospitalized every year, and some die, because …

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Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent report delivered to President Obama by a special panel appointed by President Bush warned that the risk of cancer from …

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Not All Recycling is Good for the Environment

ROCHESTER, N.H. - E-waste recycling is a good thing, but only if it's done in a "good" way. That's the idea behind a new program that ensures old …

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How to Have a “Green” Christmas This Year

CONCORD, N.H. - A lot of what years ago was just tossed in the trash over the holidays can now be recycled or otherwise kept out of landfills…

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NH Based Company Says It IS Easy Being Green

Londonderry, NH – Tough economic times have left many New Hampshire businesses wondering how to pay their bills, let alone reduce their climate …

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A Green Political Machine: Dems Aim For "Greenest" Convention

Denver, CO - The stage is set, security is in place - and so are the compost bins. The Democratic National Convention opens in Denver today, with …

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