UNH SUSTAINABILITY IN THE NEWS

The sustainability efforts and initiatives of the University of New Hampshire are often in the news! Keep track of that coverage here.

"The influence of the female vote." Kristin Brodeur for The New Hampshire, November 4, 2008.
"Shrinking Your Carbon Footprint." Outdoors.org, November 1, 2008.
"University energy club formed to connect the campus and community." Lauren Fopiano for The New Hampshire, October 31, 2008.
"GoLoco goes local: UNH's new carpool service." Joshua Clark for The New Hampshire, October 31, 2008.
"Council Chairs Present Agendas to Board of Trustees." Jody Record for UNH Campus Journal, October 29, 2008.
"More Than a Free Ride: Bus Time Parlayed into Future Career." Jody Record for UNH Campus Journal, October 29, 2008.
"Isotope Analysis is Key to Tracking Tuna." Rebecca Zeiber, NH Sea Grant for UNH Campus Journal, October 29, 2008.
"24 Energy Leaders in Maine, Vt., N.H. Are Carsey Policy Leadership Fellows." UNH Campus Journal, October 29, 2008.
"A college major for foodies." The Ithica Journal, October 29, 2008.
"Local Mapping Experts Reveal Arctic's Riches." WBZTV.com, October 28, 2008.
"Squash hybrids grown and served at UNH." Portsmouth Herald, Ocotber 27, 2008.
"NH groups: Global warming should be campaign issue." The Boston Globe, October 27, 2008.
"Climate change forum set for Tuesday." SeacoastOnline.com, October 27, 2008.
"Climate change should force action." John Koziol for The Citizen of Laconia, October 24, 2008. Quotes Dr. Cameron Wake, UNH Climate Change Research Center and Carbon Solutions New England.
"How to Find a Green College." TheStreet.com, October 23, 2008.
"Game On!." Amy Milshtein for College Planning & Management, October 23, 2008. Quotes Sara Cleaves, associate director for the University Office of Sustainability.
"Citing global warming, Gore renews call to cut use of oil." Erin Ailworith for The Boston Globe, October 23, 2008.
"Dining Out: UNH Dairy Bar." Rachel Forrest for the Portsmouth Herald, October 23, 2008.
"Traveling Tuna." Susan Gaidos for ScienceNews, October 22, 2008.
"UNH Dining Serves Up Science — As Squash." Peth Potier for the UNH Campus Journal, October 22, 2008.
"Carsey: Many N.H. Jobs Don't Pay Livable Wage." Peth Potier for the UNH Campus Journal, October 22, 2008.
"UNH study: State's households struggle with less livable wage." Robert Cook for Foster's Daily Democrat, October 22, 2008.
"Study finds shortage of livable-wage jobs."New Hampshire Business Review, October 22, 2008.
"Student Senate notebook: Legislation for Manchester bus route passes." Cameron Kittle for The New Hampshire, October 21, 2008.
"New playground hopes to heighten imagination at development center." Cameron Kittle for The New Hampshire, October 21, 2008.
"Durham honors former slaves 200 years after end of slave trade." Erica Brien for The New Hampshire, October 21, 2008.
"New England Center recognized as 'green'." Portsmouth Herald, October 21, 2008.
"New Hampshire Estuaries Project Receives Contribution from Seabrook Station." Susan Morse for the Portsmouth Herald, October 21, 2008. Quotes Jennifer Hunter, Director of the N.H. Estuaries Project.
"The Era of Sustainability."Kate Leahy for Macro World Investor, October 20, 2008. Also ran in Restaurants & Institutions.
"UNH commemorates end of Atlantic slave trade." WCAX.com, October 20, 2008.
"Migrating Alaskan pollock are creating the potential for a new dispute with Russia." Kenneth Weiss for the Los Angeles Times, October 19, 2008.
"Green initiatives span the continents." Christina Wilson for WickedLocal.com, October 17, 2008.
"One frigid adventure, Planetarium show takes us to icy realms." Sarah Earle for the Concord Monitor, October 16, 2008.
"Balance was missing from sludge column." The Nashua Telegraph, October 15, 2008.
"Christa McAuliffe Planetarium to Premiere Ice Worlds, UNH Scientists Will Display Ice Cores." David Sims for the UNH Campus Journal, October 15, 2008.
"New England Center Shows True Colors — Green." Jody Record for the UNH Campus Journal, October 15, 2008.
"A Day to Play." Beth Potier for the UNH Campus Journal, October 15, 2008.
"Carsey: Rural Americans Divided on Environmental Views." Beth Potier for the UNH Campus Journal, October 15, 2008.
"Firewood Is The New Hotness. Literally." Consumerist.com, October 14, 2008.
"Some schools' majors fall off the beaten path." Bill Schackner for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, October 14, 2008.
"Hot in hurr: UNH turns up the heat." Thomas Gounley for The New Hampshire, October 14, 2008.
"Stormwater Rule Spurs Porous Pavement Research." New England Construction, October 13, 2008.
"Scientist defies danger, goes deep for answers on receding ice sheet." Tom Henry for ToledoBlade.com, October 12, 2008.
"The sustainability campus: Green efforts continue to grow at UNH." Adam Leech for the Portsmouth Herald, October 12, 2008. Quotes Dr. Tom Kelly, UNH's Chief Sustainability Officer.
"Christa McAuliffe Planetarium To Premiere Ice Worlds, UNH Scientists Will Display Ice Cores Oct. 18."David Sims for UNH Media Relations, October 9, 2008.
"Wild About Wildlife." Chloe Johnson for The Wire, October 9, 2008.
"New funding could benefit Downeaster." Steve Mistler for The Forecaster, October 9, 2008.
"UNH Student Awarded EPA Research Grant." Environmental Protection Agency, October 8, 2008.
"Natural Playground Aims To 'Leave No Child Inside'." Beth Potier for the UNH Campus Journal, October 8, 2008.
Planet Earth 101: Why more and more campuses are seeing green in going green. Jennifer Weeks for The Boston Globe Magazine, October 5, 2008.
"On-site renewables at US universities: sustainability directors wield the power." Cogeneration & On-Site Power Production, October Issue, 2008.
"Program goes back to basics of food." Times Union, October 5, 2008.
"UNH kicks off annual Waste Watch ChallengeUNH kicks off annual Waste Watch Challenge." Alex Cornetta for The New Hampshire, October 3, 2008.
"California School Receives Grant to Catalogue Nematodes." Wisconsin Ag Connection, October 3, 2008.
"Website investigates and grades college sustainability." Mike Dorsey for The California Aggie, October 3, 2008.
"Bicoastal Atlantic Bluefin Tuna." Rachel Ehrenberg for Science News, October 2, 2008.
"Train Station Rededicated." Jody Record for the UNH Campus Journal, October 1, 2008.
"25 Greenest Colleges." CNBC.com, October 1, 2008.
"They Say They Want A Revolution." Rama Ramaswami for Campus Technology, October 1, 2008.
"Report Card: The Greener the College, the Higher the Grade." Environment News Service, September 29, 2008.
"UNH Rail & Transit Center to be rededicated." Robert Cook for Foster's Daily Democrat, September 29, 2008.
"Young minds provided inspiration for UNH mural." Amie Plummer for Foster's Daily Demorcrat, September 29, 2008.
"UNH, Dartmouth earn high marks for sustainability." New Hampshire Business Review, September 26, 2008.
"UNH to unveil revamped train station next Tuesday." Alex Cornetta for The New Hampshire, September 26, 2008.
"Sustainability commitment at UNH to initiate action plan." Alex Cornetta for The New Hampshire, September 26, 2008.
"Dining halls consider going trayless."Yusuf Shariff for The New Hampshire, September 26, 2008.
"Power Vote looking to rock the college vote." Will Hotaling for The New Hampshire, September 26, 2008.
"U. Massachusetts is just 'average' on sustainability." Matt Rocheleau for UWire, September 26, 2008.
"Buses get busy for students." Cameron Kittle The New Hampshire, September 26, 2008.
"2 out of 3 colleges improve on eco-friendly grades." Peter Schworm for The Boston Globe, September 25, 2008.
"Harvard, Dartmouth, UNH earn high 'green' marks." Peter Schworm for The Boston Globe, September 24, 2008.
"Colleges Receive High Marks from GreenReportCard.org." GreenBiz.com, September 24, 2008.
"Printing and Mail Services: Cut Costs Not Trees." Jody Record for the UNH Campus Journal, September 24, 2008.
"New Hampshire Estuaries Project Honored for Conservation Efforts." Dave Kellam, New Hampshire Estuaries Project for the UNH Campus Journal, September 24, 2008.
"Celebrated Dairy Bar Reopens With Focus on Local, Sustainable Food." Beth Potier for the UNH Campus Journal, September 24, 2008.
"Rail & Transit Center Rededication Sept. 30." Beth Potier for the UNH Campus Journal, September 24, 2008.
"UNH Gets Top Grade on Sustainability Report Card." Beth Potier for the UNH Campus Journal, September 24, 2008.
"Video: UNH Installs New President in Economically and Environmentally Sustainable Ceremony." MSN Money, September 24, 2008.
"UNH licenses green chemistry for renewable resources." Christopher Barill for The New Hampshire, September 23, 2008.
"Local Harvest Feast returns on Wednesday." Justin Jervinis for The New Hampshire, September 23, 2008.
"UNH to lead the way in making study abroad connections in Ghana." Tori Lewis for The New Hampshire, September 23, 2008.
"Go & Do - Local Harvest Dinner Wednesday at UNH." Portsmouth Herald, September 23, 2008.
"The Challenges of Serving Local Food in the Dining Hall -- and Writing About It All." The Chronicle of Higher Education, September 23, 2008.
"Popular Eat Local All Day event expands to full day of options." NewHampshire.com, September 23, 2008. Quotes Elisabeth Farrell, University Office of Sustainability Food & Society Program Coordinator.
"What's Your Major? EcoGastronomy." Christine LaFave for Restaurants and Institutions, September 22, 2008. Quotes Dan Winans, Whittemore School of Business & Economics, Hospitality Management.
"Study: Quota Systems Help Keep Fisheries Afloat." Richard Harris for National Public Radio, September 22, 2008.
"Biodiesel on Campus." Ryan Christiansen for Biodiesel Magazine, October Issue. Quotes Ihab Farag, Professor of Chemical Engineering.
"Academic Convocation provides thoughtful discussion to kick off University Day." Thomas Gounley for The New Hampshire, September 19, 2008.
"Archaeology at Smuttynose reveals fate of fisheries." Krishna Ramanujan for Physorg.com, September 19, 2008.
"Sharing the catch is good for fishermen -- and fish -- study shows." Kenneth Weiss for the Los Angeles Times, September 19, 2008.
"Bug bioblitz is a success." Anne Kozak for the Mount Desert Islander, September 19, 2008.
"Diner's Journal - The Maternal Touch." Zahra Sethna for The New York Times, September 18, 2008.
"What Goes Around Comes Around." Ray Burger for Hotels Magazine, September 18, 2008.
"UNH Dairy Bar reopens with focus on sustainability." Portsmouth Herald, September 18, 2008. Quotes Jon Plodzik, Director of UNH Dining.
"Cost Efficient Commercialization of Algae Biofuels." Centre for Management Technology, September 2008.
"U. of New Hampshire President Holds Cheap, Green Inauguration." Scott Carlson for The Chronicle of Higher Education, September 17, 2008.
"President Announces End to Hiring Freeze." Jody Record for UNH Media Relations, September 17, 2008.
"In the Company of Artists" Faculty and Staff Art Show Opens Sept. 26 at the University Museum." Jody Record for the UNH Campus Journal, September 17, 2008.
"Dairy Bar Officially Open." Beth Potier for the UNH Campus Journal, September 17, 2008.
"Green Chemistry Developed at UNH's Nanostructured Polymers Research Center." Erika Mantz for the UNH Campus Journal, September 17, 2008.
"$75,000 Grant Launches UNH Effort to Start First African Study Abroad Program." Lori Wright for the UNH Campus Journal, September 17, 2008.
"UNH Child Study Center Celebrates New Mural Sept. 24." Beth Potier for the UNH Campus Journal, September 17, 2008.
"Local Harvest Feast Expands to a Full Day of Options." Beth Potier for the UNH Campus Journal, September 17, 2008.
"Climate task force aims for low economic impact." Kathryn Marchocki for the New Hampshire Union Leader, September 17, 2008.
"UNH starting first African study program abroad." The Boston Globe, September 17, 2008.
"UNH president having 'green' installation."Concord Monitor, September 17, 2008. Also ran in Foster's Daily Democrat, Boston Globe, WBZ-TV.com, seacoastonline.com, WHDH-TV.com, WMUR-TV.com, and more.
"UNH president installed after "green" ceremony." Lauren Collins for New England Cable News, September 16, 2008.
"Urgent call to go green now." Deborah McDermott for The Portsmouth Herald, September 16, 2008.
"Goody for U! 15 creative ways that students and colleges are going greener." Holly Richmond for Grist.org, September 16, 2008.
"UNH Reopens Dairy Bar." Food Management, September 15, 2008.
"Hilltop Walking Club students walking their way to wellness." Foster's Daily Democrat, September 15, 2008.
"Five Cool Ways to Turn Trash Into Treasure." Brie Cadman for Divine Caroline, September 15, 2008.
"UNH sustainability is better than the sum of its parts." Deborah McDermott for the Portsmouth Herald, September 15, 2005. Interview with UNH Chief Sustainability Officer Tom Kelly.
"UNH launching cutting-edge EcoGastronomy program." Rachel Forrest for The Portsmouth Herald, September 14, 2008. Quotes Dan Winans, Whittemore School of Business & Economics, Hospitality Management.
"New UNH Dairy Bar embraces sustainability, expands offerings." Leslie Modica for Foster's Daily Democrat, September 13, 2008.
"Fish farms drawing greater interest." Cassandra Profita for The Register Guard, September 13, 2008.
"Dairy Bar reopens with new management and a bang." Kristen Phelps for The New Hampshire, September 12, 2008.
"UNH invents new major, EcoGastronomy." Michaela Christensen for The New Hampshire, September 12, 2008.
"Physics deparment breaks in the new DeMeritt." Alex Cornetta for The New Hampshire, September 12, 2008.
"Power Vote empowers at election time." Nate Batchelder for The New Hampshire, September 12, 2008.
"New dorms open up for greener living." Chris Barill for The New Hampshire, September 12, 2008.
"Eat Local All Day: Sept. 24 Local Harvest Feast Is At Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner."Beth Potier for UNH Media Relations, September 11, 2008.
"Making Wind to Track Air Quality." Jody Record for UNH Media Relations, September 10, 2008.
"Dairy Bar Grand Opening Set for Friday, Sept. 12." Jody Record for UNH Media Relations, September 10, 2008.
"UNH Licenses Green Chemistry Technology to Itaconix LLC." Erika Mantz for UNH Media Relations, September 10, 2008.
"Itaconix licenses UNH green polymer-making tech." Mass High Tech, September 10, 2008.
"Exploring Green Highways." ASTM International, September / October 2008.
"Balancing act at UNH." Jennifer Keefe for Foster's Daily Democrat, September 9, 2008.
"UNH alumnus Ellis A. Woodward makes generous contribution to the Hamel Center. UNH Today, September 8, 2008.
"Universities embrace alternative vehicles." Victoria Guay for Foster's Daily Democrat, September 8, 2008. Quotes Steve Pesci, Project Director, Campus Planning and Brett Pasinella, Climate & Biodiversity Project Coordinator, University Office of Sustainability.
"Autumn leaves come early: 'Something's going on, but I don't know what it is'." Dave Choate for The Portsmouth Herald, September 7, 2008. Quotes Barry Rock, Professor, Natural Resoures; Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space.
"Wood pellet vs. oil pollution Emission study faults wood, but findings debated." Robert Cook for The Citizen of Laconia, September 7, 2008.
"UNH Gives Free Energy-Saving Light Bulbs To On-Campus Students." Beth Potier for the UNH Campus Journal, September 3, 2008.
"First-of-its-kind Program Educates Students About Sustainable Food Systems." Beth Potier and Lorie Wright for the UNH Campus Journal, September 3, 2008. Also ran in Hospitality Net, Chain Leader, and University Business.
"Installation of President Huddleston." UNH Campus Journal, September 3, 2008.
"New state climatologist on the job." Aaron Sanborn for Foster's Daily Democrat, September 2, 2008.
"UNH chief looks at big picture." Clynton Namuo for MSNBC.com, September 1, 2008. Quotes UNH President Mark Huddleston.
"Aquaculture gets $355K boost." Foster's Daily Democrat, September 1, 2008.
"Unknown UNH." Regina Tavani for New Hampshire Magazine, September Issue, 2008.
"Pervious Pavements, New findings about their functionality and performance in cold climates." Jeff Gunderson for StormH20.com, September 1, 2008.
"Researchers: Ice Age Lesson Predicts A Faster Rise In Sea Level; 'We're Not Talking About Something Catastrophic'." Underwatertimes.com, August 31, 2008.
"Lighting The Way." Tom Long for the Boston Globe, August 31, 2008.
"Mega-regions: We're in world's 2nd-largest economy." Adam Krauss for The Citizen of Laconia, August 31, 2008.
"5 questions." Ray Duckler for the Concord Monitor, August 30, 2008.
"New Hampshire Scientists Study Global Warming." Laura Knoy for "The Exchange" on NHPR, Augst 28, 2008. Interview with Barry Rock, Professor, Natural Resoures; Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space.
"5 questions for state climatologist." Margot Sanger for the Concord Monitor, August 25, 2008.
"Threatened and endangered terns complete breeding season." Foster's Daily Democrat, August 25, 2008.
"Field Studies, In Exploring Culture, Politics and the Environment, Food Programs Hit the Academic Mainstream." Jane Black for The Washington Post, August 20, 2008. Also ran in the Hartford Courant, Arizona Daily Sun, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Longview Daily News, Contra Costa Times, The Argus, and the Oakland Tribune.
"UNH gives free energy-saving light bulbs to on-campus students." Seacoastonline.com, August 21, 2008. Quotes UNH Chief Sustainability Officer Tom Kelly.
"UNH giving students in dorms free light bulbs."Associated Press ran in The Boston Globe, August 21, 2008. Also ran in Foster's Daily Democrat, WMUR.com, and WCAX.com.
"Solar, wind power need legislators' push to thrive." The Nashua Telegraph, August 20, 2008.
"Countries Map Arctic Boundaries to Build Cases for Resource Rights." PBS.org, August 20, 2008.
"Chemistry Is Changing Colors: NHC3UA Cooperative Sponsors Green Chemistry Workshop." The Campus Journal, August 20, 2008.
"Cooperative Extension's Geospatial Technologies Training Center Receives National Award." The Campus Journal, August 20, 2008.
"New state climatologist joins UNH." Vermont Public Radio, August 19, 2008.
"Marine debris recycled into electricity." Portsmouth Herald, August 19, 2008.
"A new and 'green' way for UNH officers to glide around campus." Jason Howe for Foster's Daily Democrat, August 18, 2008.
"Marine Dumpster: Waste to be burned to make electricity." Portsmouth Herald, August 18, 2008.
"State House Dome: Huddleston gala goes green tech." Tom Fahey for the Union Leader, August 17, 2008.
"N.H.'s autumn leaves may be soggy." Dave Choate for the Portsmouth Herald, August 17, 2008.
"Yes, we can! Economic uncertainty fuels increase in home preservation of fruits, veggies." Holly Ramer for the Chicago Tribune, August 15, 2008.
"It's been the wettest summer in years." John Nolan for Foster's Daily Democrat, August 14, 2008.
"Team tagging big turtle that eats jellyfish." Dave Brooks for The Nashua Telegraph, August 13, 2008.
"NH: John Stephen to join Energy Independence Tour on Friday." Portsmouth Herald, August 13, 2008.
"Gregg tours new UNH research facility." Jennifer Keefe for Foster's Daily Democrat, August 12, 2008.
"EMCOR Group, Inc. Continues Green Facility Efforts for University of New Hampshire." iStockAnalyst.com, August 12, 2008.
"UNH Atmospheric Observatory Opens." WMUR, August 11, 2008.
"Scientists seek cold, hard facts." Mike Lee for The San Diego Union Tribune, August 11, 2008.
"Rain helps keep forest pest population down." Jarret Bencks for The Eagle Tribune, August 11, 2008.
"Researcher: Alternatives have their limits." Laurent Dorgan for the Concord Monitor, August 10, 2008.
"Shining a light on N.H.'s black history." Bill Porter for The Boston Globe, August 10, 2008.
"Grow or buy?" Gainsville Sun, August 9, 2008.
"Yellow 'submarine' hunts for answers to Willand Pond's blue-green algae problem." Jennifer Keefe for Foster's Daily Democrat, August 9, 2008.
"Pilot project studies quality of experience on Squam Lake." Victoria Guay for The Citizen of Laconia, August 9, 2008.
"New Technology Being Developed To Track Fishing Gear And Save Whales." GPS Daily, August 8, 2008.
"A Cartographer of the Unseen." NY Arts Magazine, August 7, 2008.
"Fuel: Locking in still a gamble." Karen Dandurant for the Portsmouth Herald, August 7, 2008.
"Blue Ocean Society helps fishermen recycle dangerous gear." Portsmouth Herald, August 7, 2008.
"New Technology Being Developed to Track Fishing Gear and Save Whales." RedOrbit.com, August 6, 2008.
"Grow or buy? Careful gardening can pay off but it's best to start small." Barbara Whitaker for Macroworld Investor, August 6, 2008. Quotes Becky Grube, UNH Cooperative Extension.
"Big topic grows out of seeing biggest living thing." Nashua Telegraph, August 6, 2008.
"Rural America outgrows label." Haya Nasser for the USA Today, August 5, 2008.
"Tag! You're It!" Live Science, August 5, 2008.
"Kaplan Releases New College Guide 2009 Featuring 25 Green Colleges and 10 Hot Green Careers." KVOA.com, August 5, 2008.
"Cord wood becoming premium in NH." Vermont Public Radio, August 4, 2008.
"Report of cooling ocean temperature disputed." Jason Howe for Foster's Daily Democrat, August 3, 2008.
"North Country looks to ways to boost population." Clynton Namuo for the Union Leader, August 3, 2008.
"From trash to treasure: History Channel show features Rochester's Turnkey Landfill." John Quinn for Foster's Daily Democrat, August 2, 2008.
"Bill supporting residential turbines in NH passes." Clare Trapasso for Forbes.com, August 1, 2008.
"University of New Hampshire Receives Grant to Study Ways to make its Organic Dairy Research Farm a Sustainable, Self-Sufficient System." Country Folks, August 1, 2008.
"Beyond the Buzz: Higher education leader offers insight into sustainability." Association of College Unions International, Volume 76, Issue 4, July 2008. Interview with UNH Chief Sustainability Officer Tom Kelly.
"NOAA awards funds to Portsmouth aquaculture firm, UNH." Portsmouth Herald, July 31, 2008.
"Costs, concerns push schools to use eco-friendly elements." Ledyard King for the USA Today, July 31, 2008.
"Saving Great Bay focus of fund-raiser." Karen Dandurant for the Portsmouth Herald, July 30, 2008.
"Not to be out-greened, Colleges grow more Earth-conscious to lure students." Tracy Jan for The Boston Globe, July 29, 2008. Also ran in Pollution.net.
"Guide Assigning 'Green Rating' To School, Princeton Review Ranking Schools By Green Efforts, Education." KITV.com, July 29, 2008. Also on News4jax.com, Newsnet5.com, and more.
"Rankings Go Green." AOL News, July 29, 2008.
"How green is your college?" Tail Arbel for the Associated Press ran in The Mercury News, July 29, 2008.
"UNH a place to p arty and recycle." Melanie Asmar for the Concord Monitor, July 29, 2008. Quotes UNH President Mark Huddleston, and Erika Mantz, Director of UNH Media Relations.
"The Princeton Review Gives 534 Colleges 'Green Ratings' in New 2009 Editions of Its Annual College Guides and Website Profiles of Schools." San Francisco Business Journal, July 28, 2008. Also ran in Pacific Business News, Pittsburgh Business Times, Wichita Business Journal, Puget Sound Business Journal, The Sun Herald, MSN Money Central, Milwaukee Business Journal, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, NewsBlaze.com, The Earth Times, Portland Business Journal, South Florida Business Journal, Birmingham Business Journal, Orlando Business Journal, Yahoo! Finance, Washington Business Journal, Denver Business Journal, PR Newswire, Cincinnati Business Courier, Breitbart.com, St. Louis Business Journal, The Energy Daily, East Bay Business Times and more.
"Five Mile River group urges cooperation, education for floodplains." Kimberly Nevas for The Darien Times, July 28, 2008.
"UNH On "Green Honor Roll" Of Top 11 Sustainable Colleges." Beth Potier for UNH Media Relations, July 28, 2008.
"Green, Greener, Greenest." Kate Zernike for The New York Times, July 27, 2008.
"Choosing a hot top for a greener parking lot." Tim Wacker for The Boston Globe, July 27, 2008.
"For homeowners, powering with windmills a tall order." Clynton Namuo for the Union Leader, July 27, 2008.
"More college students turn to food banks." USA Today, July 26, 2006.
"UNH student research leads to wind law." Concord Monitor, July 24, 2008.
"City plans to turn its waste into fuel." Adam Leech for the Portsmouth Herald, July 24, 2008.
"UNH Student Research Project Leads To New Wind Energy Law." Lori Wright for UNH Media Relations, July 23, 2008.
"New Hampshire Estuaries Project Receives $20,000 for Estuaries Stewardship." The Campus Journal, July 23, 2008.
"New Carsey Institute Report Finds Four Distinct Rural Americas." Beth Potier for The Campus Journal, July 23, 2008.
"Pollution Prevention Internship Program Lauded for Efforts." The Campus Journal, July 23, 2008.
"'Budding' Inner-City School Scientists Studying Plant Biotech At UNH." Beth Potier for The Campus Journal, July 23, 2008.
"Renewable Home Heating Oil Deal Offered to UNH Employees & Students." The Campus Journal, July 23, 2008.
"Here Comes the Sun(flower Power)." Jody Record for The Campus Journal, July 23, 2008.
"Five Mile River: Group urges collaboration, education for floodplains." Kimberly Nevas for the New Canaan Advertiser, July 21, 2008.
"N.H.-to-Boston commuter rail inches ever closer." New Hampshire Business Review, July 18, 2008.
"Bee ready for more pollen." Jason Howe for Foster's Daily Democrat, July 18, 2008.
"Experts: Great Bay is in great Danger." Karen Dandurant for the Portsmouth Herald, July 17, 2008.
"Loon Center program focuses on climate change." Foster's Daily Democrat, July 16, 2008.
"Study shows increased education on nanotechnology, human enhancement increases public concerns." NanoWerk.com, July 16, 2008.
"Mapping it out: UNH project will create first 'full sky' map." Jason Howe for Foster's Daily Democrat, July 14, 2008.
"Rail travel to Boston could be inching closer." Nashua Telegraph, July 13, 2008.
"On an energy diet, there are no shortcuts." NH.com, July 13, 2008.
"News Analysis: Colleges Should Plan—and Teach—for an Oil-Scarce World." Scott Carlson for The Chronical of Higher Education, July 10, 2008.
"Learn how to map." Foster's Daily Democrat, July 10, 2008. Quotes Brett Pasinella, UNH University Office of Sustainability.
"UNH Scientists Test Geotextile Mats on Sediments." Environmental Protection, July 10, 2008.
"UNH to Host Science Group Commemorating Ten Years of Making Data Matter." David Sims for The Campus Journal, July 9, 2008.
"Former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen Gets a Primer on Algae-based Biofuel." Jody Record for The Campus Journal, July 9, 2008.
"NH: Shaheen tours biodiesel and chemical engineering lab at UNH." Portsmouth Herald, July 9, 2008.
"UNH professor at 'Outreach' Day." Portsmouth Herald, July 6, 2008.
"Global talks: Locals attend eco-conference in Sweden." Adam Leech for the Portsmouth Herald, July 6, 2008.
"UNH receives $279g federal grant." Leslie Modica for Foster's Daily Democrat, July 6, 2008.
"Purple plant pulling parties planned." Suzanne Laurent for Derry News, July 1, 2008.
"Use Of Recycled Landfill Methane Catching On." Environmental Leader, July 1, 2008.
"Sustainable Seafood Forum July 22 Offers Tasting, Recipes From Underutilized Stocks." Rebecca Zeiber for UNH Media Relations, June 30, 2008.
"UNH Receives $380,000 Grant To Study Organic Dairy As Closed Ecosystem." DairyNetwork.com, June 26, 2008. Quotes UNH professor John Aber, Department of Natural Resources.
"New Hampshire Joins Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative." Environmental Protection, June 26, 2008. Mentions research done by Dr. Ross Gittell of the Whittemore School of Business and Economics.
"NH Sea Grant Funding For 2008-09 Includes Local And Regional Marine Research." Rebecca Zeiber for UNH Media Relations, June 25, 2008.
"On Becoming a Bus Rider." Jody Record for The Campus Journal, June 25, 2008.
"Researchers Test Sediment-Scrubbing Technology In Cocheco River." Beth Potier for The Campus Journal, June 25, 2008.
"Pilot Project Helps Coastal Communities Adapt to Climate Change" Dave Kellam for The Campus Journal, June 25, 2008.
"NH Sea Grant Funding Includes Local And Regional Marine Research." Rebecca Zeiber for The Campus Journal, June 25, 2008.
"Culvert Patrol." Tom Long for the Boston Globe, June 22, 2008.
"UNH energy conference focuses on people power." Clynton Namuo for the Union Leader, June 21,2008.
"Paving the way for green roads." New Hampshire Business Review, June 20, 2008.
"Letter: Local group is helping area citizens to learn to be self-sufficient with food." The Athens News, June 19, 2008. Quotes research done by Joanne Burke and Jessel Morrell, faculty in the Department of Animal and Nutrition Sciences.
"Oceanographers surveying waters last charted in 1800s." Portland Press Herald, June 18, 2008.
"Researchers Test Sediment-scrubbing Technology In New Hampshire River; 'A Great Tool To Add To The Tool Box." UnderwaterTimes.com, June 17, 2008.
"School's Out, Students In At UNH Research Institute." David Sims for The Campus Journal, June 11, 2008.
"New Hampshire Estuaries Project Launches Pilot Project To Help Coastal Communities Adapt To Climate Change." Dave Kellam for UNH Media Relations, June 11, 2008.
"Concord Rotary Grant Helps Bring the Film 'Including Samuel' to Concord Schools." Rebecca Zeiber for The Campus Journal, June 11, 2008.
"Conference To Focus On Managing Stormwater June 12." Rebecca Zeiber for The Campus Journal, June 11, 2008.
"Stormwater." Laura Knoy for NHPR's Word of Mouth, June 10, 2008. Interview with Dr. Robert Roseen, Assistant Research Professor of civil engineering at the University of New Hampshire and director of the UNH Stormwater Center, and James Houle, Outreach Coordinator and Program Manager of the UNH Stormwater Center.
"Raising alarm over oil supply: Retired professor is in Capital Region to spread word about 'looming catastrophe.'" Times Union, June 10, 2008.
"$4 gas: No solutions in sight." Karen Dandurant for the Portsmouth Herald, June 10, 2008. Quotes UNH professor Ross Gittell, Whittemore School of Business and Economics.
"UNH dairy study gets $380K grant." Portsmouth Herald, June 8, 2008.
"Forum sees oil peak as world crisis." Jason Subik for The Daily Gazette, June 7, 2008.
"Alternative energy summit at UNH." Portsmouth Herald, June 5, 2008.
"UNH to study closed organic dairy ecosystem." AgWeb.com, June 5, 2008.
"UNH Receives $380,000 Grant To Study Organic Dairy As Closed Ecosystem." Beth Potier for UNH Media Relations, June 3, 2003.
"Measurements in estuary worse than Boston Harbor." Portsmouth Herald, June 3, 2008.
"Five Cool Ways to Turn Trash Into Treasure." Brie Cadman for DivineCaroline.com, June 2, 2008.
"Island aquaculture plan flexes its mussels." Nelson Sigelman for The Martha's Vineyard Times, May 29, 2008.
"Faces of New England." NewEngland.com, May 28, 2008. Interview with Chief Sustainability Officer Tom Kelly. (Also ran in Environmentalleader.com)
"To Spray or Not to Spray?" Laura Knoy for NHPR's Word of Mouth, May 28, 2008. Interview with Alan Eaton, entomologist with the UNH Cooperative Extension and coordinator of their Integrated Pest Management program.
"Pied Pipers of the Pedals Wind Up Car-Free Month." Beth Potier for UNH Media Relations, May 28, 2008.
"Growing a Green Generation Project Wins Preschool Gardening Award." Beth Potier for UNH Media Relations, May 28, 2008.
"One Man's Trash - End-Of-Year Recycling to Aid Those in Need." Lori Wright for UNH Media Relations, May 28, 2008.
"Greening College Not Just for Hippies." Susie Cagle for Collegeontr.com, May 27, 2008.
"How Green Is the College? Time the Showers." Sara Rimber for The New York Times, May 26, 2008.
"Milestone for UNH designers." The Portsmouth Herald, May 22, 2008.
"UNH's Growing A Green Generation Project Wins Preschool Gardening Award." Beth Potier for UNH Media Relations, May 22, 2008.
"Life with no car is no problem for New Hampshire family." Taryn Plumb for the Boston Globe, May 22, 2008. Quotes Beth Potier, UNH Media Relations and Brent Bell, Kinesiology, College of Health and Human Services.
"More Unintended Risks from Biofuels?" Andrew Revkin for The New York Times, May 21, 2008.
"State, federal agencies team to fight invasive plants." Clare Kittredge for The Union Leader, May 21, 2008.
"Barrington farm aims to save the chickens. Yellow House Farm preserves critically endangered breeds of poultry." Rachel Forrest for Seacoastonline.com, May 21, 2008. Highlights the work of Rob Gibson, a veterinary microbiology expert at UNH.
"Bike / Walk to Work a Success!" Beth Potier for The Campus Journal, May 21, 2008.
"Tracking Changes in the North Country: Carsey Researcher Releases 'The State of Coos County.'" Amy Sterndale for The Campus Journal, May 21, 2008.
"Manure Market Emerges." Dan Gorenstein for NHPR, May 20, 2008. Quotes Dr. John Aber of the UNH Dept. of Natural Resources and the intercollege Environmental Sciences program. Also ran on NPR's Day to Day.
"Better shop around to find best grocery deals." The Nashua Telegraph, May 20, 2008. Quotes Dr. John Halstead of the UNH Dept. of Natural Resources professor and Dr. Joanne Burke, director of the UNH Dietetic Internship Program and founding member of the NH Center for a Food Secure Future.
"UNH research may improve air, water, and land transportation." Clynton Namuo for The Union Leader, May 19, 2008. Quotes Joe Klewicki, dean of UNH's College of Engineering & Physical Sciences.
"Bugs are back: State braces for a tough season." John Koziol and Victoria Guay for Foster's Daily Democrat, May 18, 2008. Quotes Jason Stull, State Public Health Veterinarian and a clinical assistant professor in UNH's Department of Health Management & Policy.
"UNH Researchers Look at Using Algae to Produce Biodiesel." Amy Quinton for NHPR, May 18, 2008.
"An Evergreen Revolution." Virginia Prescott for NHPR's Word of Mouth, May 13, 2008. Interview with Subhash Minocha, UNH professor of plant biology and genetics.
"Computer animation prods Dartmouth to conserve power." Associated Press on Seacoastline.com, May 11, 2008. Discusses UNH's Student Energy Waste Watch Challenge and quotes Brett Pasinella, who coordinates UNH's Climate Education Initiative.
"'Vampire loads' are a pain in the neck -- and the wallet." Shawne K. Wickham for The Union Leader and MSNBC.com, May 10, 2008. Quotes Brett Pasinella, who coordinates UNH's Climate Education Initiative, and Denise Blaha of the NH Carbon Challenge.
"Study of Willand Pond by UNH team was worthwhile." Foster's Daily Democrat, May 10, 2008.
"Going car-less: Family vehicle mothballed for month of May." Jason Claffey for Foster's Daily Democrat, May 8, 2008. Discusses UNH's own Beth Potier and Brent Bell as they go carless for the month of May.
"Rain Doesn't Deter Car-Free Commitment." Beth Potier for The Campus Journal, May 7, 2008.
"Scientists Head to Warming Alaska on Ice Core Expedition." David Sims for The Campus Journal, May 7, 2008.
"Sneak Preview of What's to Come at the Train Station and Dairy Bar." Jody Record for The Campus Journal, May 7, 2008.
"Institute Awards $2.8 Million to Improve Coastal Planning & Development." Dolores Leonard for The Campus Journal, May 7, 2008.
"Engineering challenge features national award winners." Silver City Sun News, May 5, 2008.
"School lunch feeling the crunch: Rising food and fuel costs mean higher meal prices." Jennifer Keefe for Foster's Daily Democrat, May 4, 2008.
"Park it: Join this family on a car-free journey." Beth Potier, UNH Media Relations for The Portsmouth Herald, May 4, 2008.
"Corn-based ethanol being challenged by other green energy sources." Mark Jordan for Mount Vernon News, May 3, 2008. Mentions the UNH Biodiesel Research Group.
"Community Builds Green Neighborhood In N.H., Efficient Homes, Shared Resources Help Save Energy." WMUR, May 2, 2008. Quotes and interview with Dr. Tom Kelly, UNH's Chief Sustainability Officer
"Butts on the beach; grant allows Portsmouth to map vernal pools." Matt Kanner & Patrick Law for The Wire, May 2, 2008.
"Women's studies still strong after 30 years." Amanda Flitter for The New Hampshire, May 2, 2008. Quotes Marla Brettschneider, UNH Women's Studies Program.
"Lyme disease on the rise in New Hampshire." Jon Bodell for The New Hampshire, May 2, 2008.
"Alaska Hardest Hit By U.S. Climate Change." The Post Chronicle, May 1, 2008.
"Bike/Walk to Work Day: Get in the car-free habit." Rachel Collins for The Portsmouth Herald, May 1, 2008. Quotes Beth Potier, UNH Media Relations.
"Going green: UNH Solar Fest puts renewable energy to work." Robert Cook for Foster's Daily Democrat, May 1, 2008.
"Scientists Head To Warming Alaska On Ice Core Expedition." Science Daily, May 1, 2008. Quotes Dr. Cameron Wake, UNH Climate Change Research Center and Carbon Solutions New England.
UNH profiled in the "Sustainability Program Profile" (PDF). Kevin D. Blanchet for Sustainability: The Journal of Record, April 2008.
"Alaska Hardest Hit By U.S. Climate Change." The Post Chronicle, April 30, 2008. Quotes Dr. Cameron Wake, UNH Climate Change Research Center and Carbon Solutions New England.
"Porous Concrete Combats Dreaded Potholes, Flooding." Peg Rusconi for WBZTV.com, April 29, 2008. Quotes Robert Roseen, UNH Stormwater Center.
"Area buildup blamed in part for flooding throughout region." Aaron Sanborn for Foster's Daily Democrat, April 29, 2008.
"Solar Fest rocks out with lack of solar." Laurenne Ramsdell for The New Hampshire, April 29, 2008.
"UNH students win 2008 Environmental Design Contest in New Mexico." Cameron Kittle for The New Hampshire, April 29, 2008.
"Durham man helping war-ravaged country to rebuild from the ground up." Matt Negrin for The Union Leader, April 28, 2008.
"STANDing up with Rock for Darfur: Anti-genocide group raises $2,000 with concert." Robert Cook for the Foster's Daily Democrat, April 28, 2008.
"Townhouse Pond toxins worry UNH expert." John Nolan for Foster's Daily Democrat, April 28, 2008. Quotes Jim Haney, UNH Zoology Department.
"Mosquito action applauded." The Portsmouth Herald, April 27, 2008. Quotes Jason Stull, UNH Department of Health Management and Policy.
"Black bears in Wildcat Country." Jeff Brown for The New Hampshire, April 25, 2008.
"Co-Generation generates gas around campus." Ian Berry for The New Hampshire, April 25, 2008.
"UNH Horticultural Tech Students Create Sustainable Landscape." Beth Potier for UNH Media Relations, April 24, 2008.
"Extension Grants Awarded for Work in Energy, Fishing, and Families." Holly Young for the Campus Journal, April 23, 2008.
"UNH Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Women's Studies Program May 2-3." Lori Wright for the Campus Journal, April 23, 2008.
"Students Place First in Environmental Design Contest." Jody Record for the Campus Journal, April 23, 2008.
"Don't Go Solo, GoLoco: UNH to Promote New Ride-Sharing Service." Campus Journal, April 23, 2008.
"U DOO Does a Garden Good." Jody Record for the Campus Journal, April 23, 2008.
"On the Map: All Things Sustainable." Jody Record for the Campus Journal, April 23, 2008.
"The Story of Stuff." Virginia Prescott for "World of Mouth" on NHPR, April 22, 2008. Virginia interviews film creator Annie Leonard.
The next big thing in energy: Pond scum?" David Stipp for CNNMoney.com, April 22, 2008.
"UNH research breaks down Seacoast beach trash figures." Foster's Daily Democrat, April 21, 2008. Quotes Jenna Jambeck of the Environmental Research Group and Jeffrey Sohl of Decision Sciences.
"Business, engineering union: UNH team takes 1st place in green design project." Portsmouth Herald, April 20, 2008. Quotes Jenna Jambeck of the Environmental Research Group.
"University of New Hampshire preps for Earth Day activities." Laurenne Ramsdell for The New Hamsphire, April 18, 2008.
"UNH Students Place First In Environmental Design Contest." Lori Wright for UNH Media Relations, April 17, 2008.
"Nobel Prize Team Member To Speak At UNH Undergraduate Research Conference April 23, 2008." Jody Record for UNH Media Relations, April 17, 2008.
"UNH Launches 'Discover(ing) Sustainability' Blog." Beth Potier for the Campus Journal, April 16, 2008.
"Spring Greening: Free “Green Your Office” workshops for UNH faculty and staff." Jody Record for the Campus Journal, April 16, 2008.
"Green Campuses." Virginia Prescott for "World of Mouth" on NHPR, April 15, 2008. Virginia interviews UNH Chief Sustainability Officer Tom Kelly.
"All about algae: Can pond scum power our future?" Rachel Oliver for CNN, April 14, 2008.
"Bike enthusiasts share passion for pedaling with a larger goal in mind." Christopher Eshleman for Newsminer.com, April 13, 2008.
"Bear of the Job." Tom Long for the Boston Globe, April 13, 2008.
"Despite tough times, one region remains optimistic." The Berlin Daily Sun, April 13, 2008.
"Study finds Coos County residents remain upbeat." Concord Monitor, April 13, 2008.
"Lakes Region Planning Commission to discuss future of passenger rail service." The Citizen of Laconia, April 12, 2008.
"New England winters are warming because of human activity." Dr. Cameron Wake, UNH Climate Change Research Center and Carbon Solutions New England™, for the Union Leader, April 10, 2008.
"UNH Marks Earth Day All Week Long April 18 — 27." Beth Potier for Campus Journal, April 9, 2008.
"Project Aims To Help Clean Marine Debris from Gulf Of Maine." Rebecca Zeiber for Campus Journal, April 9, 2008.
"Marine Debris Research Yields Results." Jody Record for Campus Journal, April 9, 2008.
"Runoff remedies: Communities tap new technologies to keep pollution out of waterways." Ralph Ranalli for The Boston Globe, April 6, 2008. Mentions the UNH Stormwater Research Center.
"New technology would detect traces of oil; UMD professor developing quick response biosensor." Brian Boyd for SouthCoasttoday.com, April 5, 2008. Mentions the Cooperative Institute for Coastal and Estuarine Environmental Technology (CICEET) at UNH.
"Student Nutrition Association advocates for hungry." Erin Gormley for The New Hampshire, April 4, 2008.
"U. of California at San Diego Plans Projects in Renewable Energy." Scott Carlson on the Chronicle of Higher Education's Buildings & Grounds blog, April 4, 2008. Mentions UNH's cogeneration heat and power plant and EcoLine methane pipeline project.
"Profile in Sustainability: An Interview with Stephen Pesci, Project Director Campus Planning." Campus Journal, April 2, 2008.
"Invasive hairy-clawed crab may be headed to NH waters." Clare Kittredge for The Union Leader, April 2, 2008. Quotes David Kellam of the New Hampshire Estuaries Project and Ken LaValley of New Hampshire Sea Grant, both at UNH.
"Newmarket launches new 'go green' group. Newmarket forms group, plans expo on May 17." Melissa Lattman for Seacoastonline.com, April 1, 2008. Mentions the involvement of Sarah Smith, UNH Cooperative Extension in forestry and wildlife.
"Scientists to investigate pollution at Arctic Circle." MSNBC.com, March 31, 2008. Quotes Dr. Jack Dibb of the UNH Climate Change Research Center. Also in the Campus Journal.
"Spiritual ecology: UNH prof talks sustainability." Matthew Tetrault for the Portsmouth Herald, March 31, 2008. Quotes Dr. John Carroll of the UNH Department of Natural Resources.
"UNH Greenest Business." Fred Kocher and New Hampshire Business Magazine on WMUR Manchester, March 30, 2008. And interview with Dr. Tom Kelly, UNH's Chief Sustainability Officer.
"UNH researchers help pave the way to a healthier environment." Meghan White for The New Hampshire, March 28, 2008. Quotes Dr. Robert Roseen of the UNH Stormwater Center.
"Electric Test Drive: A Personal Recollection." Valerie Cellucci for The New Hampshire, March 28, 2008. Quotes Carole Berry of the UNH Energy and Campus Development.
"Not a good sign: Ice shelf collapse could signal a warmer earth." Jason G. Howe for Foster's Daily Democrat, March 27, 2008. Quotes Dr. Mark Fahnestock of the UNH Complex Systems Research Center.
"N.H. Fisherman Receives Grant To Improve Wild Mussel Collection And Harvesting Technologies." Rebecca Zeiber for UNH Media Relations, March 26, 2008. Also in the Campus Journal.
"It's 'Green' all over." Benjamin Kepple for the Union Leader, March 26, 2008. Cites UNH winning the Overall Judges Award of Business NH Magazine's "Lean and Green" awards.
"Report: New England not meeting global warming targets." Union Leader, March 26, 2008. Quotes Dr. Barry Rock of the UNH Complex Systems Research Center. (Also ran in Boston Globe, Rutland Herald, Barre-Montpelier Times Argus, Concord Monitor, Portland Press Herald, Yahoo Finance, Thibodeaux La. Daily Comet, MSN Money Central, Forbes.com, Stamford Advocate, Danbury News-Times, Waterbury Republican-American, WBZ-TV)
"UNH Piloting New Sustainability Rating System for Colleges and Universities." Sara Cleaves for the Campus Journal, March 26, 2008.
"Green Cleaning Adds to Sustainability Practices." Jody Record for the Campus Journal, March 26, 2008.
"Baby You Can Drive My Car." Jody Record for the Campus Journal, March 26, 2008.
"Scientists Report Improvements in Predicting Avian Bird Flu." David Sims for the Campus Journal, March 26, 2008.
"Cooperative Extension Educator Named Environmental Educator for 2008." Campus Journal, March 26, 2008.
"Energy challenge: Dorms compete to conserve energy. Competition runs until April 17, winners get $500." Elizabeth Dilts for the Indiana Daily Student, March 26, 2008. Indiana University's dorm energy challenge cites UNH's Student Energy Waste Watch Challenge.
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