Mercury pollution threatens New Hampshire rivers and fish safety
New Hampshire faces widespread mercury warnings in inland rivers and lakes, with experts from NHPIRG and US Fish and Wildlife cautioning that air emissions from power plants drive contamination. The discussion covers Clean Air Act measures, EPA standards, and proposed cap and trade approaches like Clear Skies and Clean Power Act.
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Susan Collins
Rmaine
Joe Lieberman
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Judd Gregg
R-N.h
John Sununu
Sununu
Congress
Sen. Gregg
PSNH tests burning wood at Schiller coal plant
PSNH studies burning wood instead of coal at the Schiller station in Portsmouth. Spokesman Martin Murray says the feasibility study looks at energy output, emissions including mercury, and potential to run about one third of Schiller on wood chips if viable and economical.
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Public Service of
New Hampshire
Schiller
Portsmouth
Newington
PSNH
Martin Murray
Murray
Schiller Station
New Hampshire issues fish consumption guidelines over mercury
The N H Fish and Game Department warns about mercury in freshwater fish and sets monthly limits. Women of child bearing age may eat 8 ounces, children under seven 3 ounces, and adults and older children 32 ounces. Bass and pickerel should be limited to 12 inch fish or shorter. For more details contact the N H Department of Health and Human Services at 1 800 852 3345 Ext 4664.
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New Hampshire
Public Interest Research Group
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US Fish and Wildlife
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N.H. Department of Health and Human Services
Kittery approves funds for mercury disposal facility
Kittery residents vote to raise 30000 dollars to be matched by a state grant to build a central accumulation facility at the solid waste site for mercury added products and universal waste. Officials say the facility will prevent landfill disposal and improve recycling and safe disposal, with plans for contracts, training, and storage for related hazardous materials.
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Kittery
Maine
State Planning Office
Mark Sousa
Public Works
Rick Rossiter
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