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Hello. I'm Richard Ager. Welcome to NH Outlook. |
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In this edition, Safegaurding New Hampshire's energy supply. We'll hear from the people who manage the power grid. |
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Speaking of which, we'll show you a house that's not on the power grid at all. |
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And later it's a slice of the real New Hampshire as we visit a deer registration station. |
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Remember the blackout? Two months after the massive power failure that affected both the United States and Canada, the industry is looking for ways to keep it from happening again. We'll talk about some of the measures being taken in a moment, but first, a brief reminder of what New Hampshire managed to avoid. |
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Track: On Thursday, August 14th, cities across the Northeast from Detroit to New York - and all of Ontario, Canada - were blacked out. Nearly 50 million people were left to deal with the consequences - many minor - some more serious. Bite: OL 105 00:00;49 The city of Detroit lost all power at 4:21 p.m. the impact - transportation was paralyzed, communications disrupted, and many people - particularly senior citizens, were put in potentially life-threatening situations without basic necessary services from food to water to oxygen that they needed to survive. Track: It was the biggest power outage in U.S. history and it led to Congressional hearings. Rep. Charlie Bass spoke to us last month about some of the Congressional findings. Bite: OL 105 00:01:38 Well, most definitely we need a national reliability standards for the electricity grid. They need to be mandatory and they need to be enforceable by the national electricity reliability council - NERC for short. The other conclusion which is pretty clear is that existing power lines need to be upgraded in some parts of the country and possibly new power lines need to be constructed. Track: The blackout had little effect on New England's power supply and none in New Hampshire. New England ISO - the Independent System Operator which is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, reported only minor power losses in Connecticut which were restored within a day. But ISO officials say there are lessons to be learned from the blackout, and changes that should be made. ISO tape 00:59:50 exteriors 01:00:10 big control room and operators 01:00:55 data sheets 01:01;05 * overhead shot of big room 01;01:30 tight on screen showing sources of energy |
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While you may not want to think about it, we'll soon be hearing weather forcasters tracking the latest winter storm. And that means the potential for power outages and being left in the dark. Well, one woman in Deerfield can rest easy. She's not dependent on utilities for her power. That's because she's living off the grid. A few winters ago, producer Scott Jones had the chance to tour her unique home. |
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Next, a bit of science. Researchers studying glaciers in the mountain icefields of Chile and Argentina say the glacial thinning rate between the mid and late 90's more than doubled. when compared to ice-loss rates from 19-75 to 2000. Anne Kellan takes a closer look at this environmental issue. |
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A RADAR DEVICE ONBOARD AN ORBITTING SHUTTLE HAS HELPED SCIENTISTS BETTER UNDERSTAND THE LAY OF THE LAND ON EARTH.AND THE DEPTH OF THE ICE AT THE TIP OF SOUTH AMERICA.RESEARCHERS SAY MELTING GLACIERS ARE CONTRIBUTING TO RISING SEA LEVELS.IN THE LAST CENTURY THEY HAVE RISEN BY ABOUT 12 INCHES WORLDWIDE. IF THE TREND CONTINUES FLOODING COULD WIPE OUT VALUABLE COASTAL REAL ESTATE AROUND THE WORLD. USING RADAR ONBOARD THIS NASA SHUTTLE MISSION.RESEARCHERS AT THE JET PROPULSION LAB SURVEYED THE AREA IN WHITE CALLED THE PATAGONIA ICEFIELDS -- 63 GLACIERS SHARED BY ARGENTINA AND CHILE. SCIENTISTS COMPARED THE SIZE AND THICKNESS OF THESE ICEFIELDS WITH OLDER TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS OF THE SAME AREA.LOOKING AT JUST ONE OF THE GLACIERS.YOU CAN SEE HOW RAPIDLY IT HAS RECEDED IN FIVE YEARS. RESEARCHERS REPORTING IN THE JOURNAL SCIENCE FOUND THE SOUTH AMERICAN GLACIERS ARE THINNING EVEN FASTER THAN GLACIERS IN ALASKA.ONE REASON: MORE OF THE PATAGONIA GLACIERS BORDER WATER. AND ARE MORE PRONE TO BREAK APART THAN GLACIERS SURROUNDED BY LAND. WHAT'S BEYOND DISPUTE, RESEARCHERS SAY, IS THAT THE EARTH IS WARMINGUP.SEA LEVELS ARE RISING.WHAT THEY CANNOT PREDICT IS WHETHER THIS IS A TREND OR PART OF EARTH'S NATURAL CYCLE.AK CNN ATLANTA. |
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This weekend marks the end of another moose hunting season. It's also the beginning of deer hunting and it begins with Youth Hunting Weekend. Saturday and Sunday, young people under the age of 16 will have an opportunity to head into the woods without the pressure of competing with thousands of other hunters at the same time. If successful, hunters stop at the deer registration station. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Taylor revisits a story he first brought to us in 2001. It's part of a continuing series on his "Real New Hampshire." But we warn you, this story could make you a bit squeamish. |
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Taylor Deer Check - Our New Hampshire Commissioner of Agriculture, Steve Taylor spends the morning at a deer check station in Merridan. He talks about the tradition of hunting and its importance to New Hampshire. And we talk with Gordon Broadstreet as he brings his deer in for registration. Steve Taylor also talks about the role of the deer check station as a social institution as well as gathering point for information that the NH Fish & Game department will use to manage the deer herd in NH. |
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That was deer season two years ago. According to NH Fish & Game, due to the harsh winter experienced in Central and Southern New Hampshire, they expect to see a stable or somewhat reduced harvest during the 2003 season. But there should be some good hunting opportunities in the North Country. Archery season is already underway. Muzzeloader season begins Saturday, November 1st and regular firearm season begins November 12th and runs through December 7th. |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. For more information, connect with us on-line at nhptv.org. You can also find links to resources used in this broadcast. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - The High Cost of Medical Malpractice. Malpractice premiums are increasing along with the other costs of health care. Some doctors say those rising costs are forcing them out of New Hampshire. But doctors aren't the only ones affected. We'll find out why premiums are so high and show you how it's affecting patient care. |
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We'll see you next time. Thanks for watching. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. The High Cost of Medical Malpractice. We'll find out why premiums are so high and show you how it's affecting patient care. Tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/21/03 22:00 HOST: Richard Ager Length: 18:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, safegaurding New Hampshire's energy supply. We'll hear from the people who manage the power grid. Speaking of which, we'll show you a house that's not on the power grid at all. And later it's a slice of the real New Hampshire as we visit a deer registration station. Remember the blackout? Two months after the massive power failure that affected both the United States and Canada, the industry is looking for ways to keep it from happening again. We'll talk about some of the measures being taken in a moment, but first, a brief reminder of what New Hampshire managed to avoid. Joining us instudio to talk about the future of electric power in New England are Gordon van Welie, President and CEO of ISO New England, and Amy Ignatius, General counsel for the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission. While you may not want to think about it, we'll soon be hearing weather forcasters tracking the latest winter storm. And that means the potential for power outages and being left in the dark. Well, one woman in Deerfield can rest easy. She's not dependent on utilities for her power. That's because she's living off the grid. A few winters ago, producer Scott Jones had the chance to tour her unique home. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kwame Kilpatrick\Mayor of Detroit, Rep. Charles Bass\R - District 2, Gordon van Welie\President & CEO, ISO-NE, Amy Ignatius\General Counsel, NH PUC, Kate Hartnett\Living Off the Grid, Rachel Stuart\Living Off the Grid |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/21/03 22:00 HOST: Richard Ager Length: 18:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, safegaurding New Hampshire's energy supply. We'll hear from the people who manage the power grid. Speaking of which, we'll show you a house that's not on the power grid at all. And later it's a slice of the real New Hampshire as we visit a deer registration station. Remember the blackout? Two months after the massive power failure that affected both the United States and Canada, the industry is looking for ways to keep it from happening again. We'll talk about some of the measures being taken in a moment, but first, a brief reminder of what New Hampshire managed to avoid. Joining us instudio to talk about the future of electric power in New England are Gordon van Welie, President and CEO of ISO New England, and Amy Ignatius, General counsel for the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission. While you may not want to think about it, we'll soon be hearing weather forcasters tracking the latest winter storm. And that means the potential for power outages and being left in the dark. Well, one woman in Deerfield can rest easy. She's not dependent on utilities for her power. That's because she's living off the grid. A few winters ago, producer Scott Jones had the chance to tour her unique home. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kwame Kilpatrick\Mayor of Detroit, Rep. Charles Bass\R - District 2, Gordon van Welie\President & CEO, ISO-NE, Amy Ignatius\General Counsel, NH PUC, Kate Hartnett\Living Off the Grid, Rachel Stuart\Living Off the Grid |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/21/03 22:00 HOST: Richard Ager Length: 4:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, safegaurding New Hampshire's energy supply. We'll hear from the people who manage the power grid. Speaking of which, we'll show you a house that's not on the power grid at all. And later it's a slice of the real New Hampshire as we visit a deer registration station. This weekend marks the end of another moose hunting season. It's also the beginning of deer hunting and it begins with Youth Hunting Weekend. Saturday and Sunday, young people under the age of 16 will have an opportunity to head into the woods without the pressure of competing with thousands of other hunters at the same time. If successful, hunters stop at the deer registration station. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Taylor revisits a story he first brought to us in 2001. It's part of a continuing series on his "Real New Hampshire." But we warn you, this story could make you a bit squeamish. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Chip Neal NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Steve Taylor\NH Commissioner of Agricutlure, Gordon Broadstreet\Plainfield |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/21/03 22:00 HOST: Richard Ager Length: 4:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, safegaurding New Hampshire's energy supply. We'll hear from the people who manage the power grid. Speaking of which, we'll show you a house that's not on the power grid at all. And later it's a slice of the real New Hampshire as we visit a deer registration station. This weekend marks the end of another moose hunting season. It's also the beginning of deer hunting and it begins with Youth Hunting Weekend. Saturday and Sunday, young people under the age of 16 will have an opportunity to head into the woods without the pressure of competing with thousands of other hunters at the same time. If successful, hunters stop at the deer registration station. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Taylor revisits a story he first brought to us in 2001. It's part of a continuing series on his "Real New Hampshire." But we warn you, this story could make you a bit squeamish. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Chip Neal NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Steve Taylor\NH Commissioner of Agricutlure, Gordon Broadstreet\Plainfield |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/21/03 22:00 HOST: Richard Ager Length: 4:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, safegaurding New Hampshire's energy supply. We'll hear from the people who manage the power grid. Speaking of which, we'll show you a house that's not on the power grid at all. And later it's a slice of the real New Hampshire as we visit a deer registration station. This weekend marks the end of another moose hunting season. It's also the beginning of deer hunting and it begins with Youth Hunting Weekend. Saturday and Sunday, young people under the age of 16 will have an opportunity to head into the woods without the pressure of competing with thousands of other hunters at the same time. If successful, hunters stop at the deer registration station. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Taylor revisits a story he first brought to us in 2001. It's part of a continuing series on his "Real New Hampshire." But we warn you, this story could make you a bit squeamish. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Chip Neal NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Steve Taylor\NH Commissioner of Agricutlure, Gordon Broadstreet\Plainfield |
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