Small Forests, Big Impacts
Environment Robin Kaiser Environment Robin Kaiser

Small Forests, Big Impacts

Finding ways to mitigate the effects of climate change—from extreme weather events, to droughts, to species extinctions—is vital to our future. So, what does this all have to do with forests? Forests help mitigate the effects of climate change by sequestering carbon, creating healthy micro-climates, building habitat for insects, birds and animals, and providing buffers against extreme heat and drought, flooding, and air pollution, not to mention improving our overall mental health.

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Drought and Water Conservation
Environment Gail Gentes Environment Gail Gentes

Drought and Water Conservation

The last few weeks have brought much needed rain to New Hampshire, however, at the beginning of November a significant portion of New Hampshire is in either severe or extreme drought.  According to the US Drought Monitor Map, drought conditions are expected to worsen over the winter and spring. Drought conditions cause crop loss, dry wells, water restrictions and increase chance of wildfires. All of these have negative impacts on our health and livelihoods.

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