New Hampshire Archives

Oct 07, 2024

Roots of Resilience

An increasingly accepted principle in city halls and state houses is that communities can become more resilient to extreme weather by leaning into nature.

A view of Dog River park in Northfield, VT with trees and grass in the foreground.

Oct 03, 2024

Five Questions with Brian Skerry

Underwater photographer Brian Skerry shares his unique perspective on the Gulf of Maine and Cashes Ledge.

Sep 30, 2024

Conservation Matter: Fall 2024

As the impacts of climate change become more intense across New England, nature-based solutions will be a key piece of the solution.

Cover of Conservation Matters. Photo of a fish surrounded by kelp. Text overlay: "Conservation Matters: Conservation Law Foundation. The Underwater Magnificence of Cashes Ledge. Fall 2024. CLF."

Sep 25, 2024

The Truth About Bottle Bills: Separating Facts From Myths

Bottle bills place a small deposit on beverage containers. Consumers get that deposit back when they return the empty containers. Bottle bills tackle litter and improve recycling. Despite these benefits, the waste and beverage industries argue these programs are outdated or unnecessary. But here’s the truth: bottle bills work. Let’s dispel some myths.

Alaina Pinto, influencer, at a bottle return program facility. She empties a bag of drink containers – cans and bottles – into a sorting machine. This machine processes and counts the number of containers covered by the bottle bill system. Upon tallying containers, the consumer will get their initial deposit back.

Sep 11, 2024

What Voting for the Environment Looks Like

Evaluating candidates running for office can be tricky. Especially when the environment is top of mind. Here are a few pointers to help you assess the best state, local, and national candidates.

A young woman holding a protest sign 'there is no planet b' stands in a usa voting center, symbolizing environmental activism.

Sep 09, 2024

Five Barriers to Voting and How to Overcome Them

In any given election, millions of us don’t vote for a whole host of reasons. Here are five common reasons people don’t vote, and how they can be overcome.

Sep 04, 2024

Why Your Vote Matters Now More Than Ever

Who you vote into office colors every aspect of your life–from the purity of the air you breathe to the safety of the water you drink.

Young Stylish African American Female Casting Her Vote at a Polling Station and Putting Her Ballot into a Sealed Box. American People on Elections Day in the United States of America

Aug 30, 2024

Why Cashes Ledge Deserves to Become a National Marine Sanctuary

Cashes Ledge nourishes marine life and builds climate resilience in the Gulf of Maine.

Aug 13, 2024

Methane Leaks Threaten Our Trees, Putting Our Communities at Risk

Trees are vital to climate resiliency because they keep cities cooler. But many trees are dying because of methane gas leaks.

Aug 06, 2024

The Truth About Tree Equity

The number of trees in a neighborhood is determined by income and race. It’s a troubling imbalance that holds broad social implications as we grapple with climate change.