As of February 2025, New Hampshire is mid-way through creation of its new Climate Action Plan (CAP).

So far, it is highlighting opportunities with the largest impact on slowing climate change, like electric heat pumps and electric vehicles, which also improve our health by improving indoor and outdoor air quality. And it is enumerating the impact of many other actions as well.

But do we have the will to do them?

The February, 2025 edition of the NH CHAT (NH Climate Health Action Talk).

The December, 2024 edition of the NH CHAT (NH Climate Health Action Talk).

The October, 2024 edition of the NH CHAT (NH Climate Health Action Talk).

Climate change impacts all aspects of life, including the capacity to grow and procure nourishing food and clean water. Likewise, food systems and dietary practices impact climate change. These inextricable relationships provide challenges but also opportunities for adopting progressive adaptation and mitigation strategies that could simultaneously promote both population and planetary health.   

The August, 2024 edition of the NH CHAT (NH Climate Health Action Talk).

The June, 2024 edition of the NH CHAT (NH Climate Health Action Talk).

The April, 2024 edition of the NH CHAT (Climate Health Action Talk).

The February, 2024 edition of the NH CHAT (Climate Health Action Talk).

The December, 2023 edition of the NH CHAT (Climate Health Action Talk).

The October, 2023 edition of the NH CHAT (Climate Health Action Talk).

The August, 2023 edition of the NH CHAT (Climate Health Action Talk)

The May, 2023 edition of the NH CHAT (Climate Health Action Talk)

The sudden unexpected appearance of greenish, stagnant water at a preferred swimming spot is becoming a disturbing summertime experience for more New Hampshire beachgoers.

As a new year and a new session of the New Hampshire Legislature approaches, it's time for bipartisan commitment to a healthy future for New Hampshire's climate.

You need a bath… A forest bath, that is. No need for a tub or soap and towel. You won’t even need much of a forest - a city park or even a single tree will do - though immersion helps.

On or before November 8, it’s time to vote like the Earth depends on it.

Americans consume more plastic every year. While plastics are easy to use, they are not disposable. Eliminating plastic waste is a growing problem that jeopardizes our health and our environment.

Are there ways to protect backyard wildlife from heat stress as hotter summers become the norm?

Heat Stress Brings Health Risks