If it feels like winter doesn’t quite hit the way it used to, you’re not imagining it.

A recent climate study found that New England is warming faster than much of the rest of the world—especially in winter. Our cold seasons are shrinking, overnight lows aren’t getting as cold, and the changes have sped up over the last few decades.

Why here? Part of it is geography. Warm winters mean less snow cover, and snow normally reflects heat back into the atmosphere. With less snow on the ground, darker forests and soil absorb more heat, further pushing temperatures higher. Add in warming ocean waters nearby, and New England heats up faster than you’d expect.

The impacts are already showing up.

➡️ Read the full study

Here’s what else we’re covering today:

📰 ‘ICE Out for Good’ protests, and other news from around the state

📢 We asked, you answered: Should the US take over Greenland?

🔍 Question of the week: Should New Hampshire expand or restrict local law enforcement’s cooperation with ICE?

🏛️ Nine oldest buildings in NH

P.S. New year, same great reads. Pass this newsletter along to someone who’d appreciate it.

👉 Judge rules NH can’t end car inspections—for now

“Just a few days before car inspections were set to end in New Hampshire, a judge has hit the brakes.” — USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

👉 ‘ICE Out for Good’ protest planned Sunday in Portsmouth, full list of NH weekend protests

“Several groups, including 50501, are organizing both a “National Shutdown” on Friday, Jan. 30, and several “ICE Out of Everywhere” protests across the U.S. on Saturday, Jan. 31.” — Seacoastonline

👉 Senate Republicans fast-track universal open enrollment bill to House; could become law in weeks

“If signed into law, the legislation would allow New Hampshire residents to enroll students in any school district in the state, regardless of where they live.” — New Hampshire Bulletin

👉 Weekend nor’easter impact in NH looks to be low

“As of Thursday, some computer models show the storm as a complete miss for New Hampshire, while a few others are showing the storm will brush by southern and southeastern New Hampshire, with bigger storm impacts across southern New England.” — WMUR

👉 Ayotte denies Sanchez’s removal over LGBTQ advocacy

“Gov. Kelly Ayotte rejected accusations Wednesday that she is replacing Cassandra Sanchez as the state’s child advocate because Sanchez publicly opposed a series of GOP bills targeting LGBTQ+ children in New Hampshire.” — New Hampshire Bulletin

This week, we asked readers: Should the United States take over Greenland?

Here’s what they had to say…

“Let’s take care of what we have- let’s get universal healthcare, prosecute offenders in the Epstein files, improve our education system!!” — Meg Trainor

“The present arrangement has worked well for years. What we should be doing is working with authorities in Denmark and Greenland to improve our bases there, and make the Arctic more secure.” — JoAnn Carlson

“The citizens of Greenland do not want to live under the control of the United States. To force them to do so is the equivalent of Russia invading Ukraine. All Trump really wants is access to Greenland’s minerals.” — Audrey Stapleford

“Using the same logic: I need $1 million to secure my long-term financial security. Therefore, I can go rob a bank with impunity and take what I want.” — Fran Harriman

“As an ex pat Brit and also US citizen I am shocked almost daily by Trump’s words and actions. I was sad when the UK left the EU as I believe in unity and alliances. So for the President of the US to threaten NATO allies was just terrible. We still can’t be sure of his intentions as he is like a petulant, unpredictable and moody child and punishes anyone who dares to stand up to him, even democratic states and cities here in the USA. Just can’t wait for his bunch to lose power in November. The world would breathe a sigh of relief.” — Lynda Williams

“No, certainly not while Trump—the ‘biggest danger to the world‘ per The Economist Nov, 2023—is president and surrounded by a completely corrupt and sycophantic administration. Our entire focus should be on ousting Trump et al and finally holding them to full account for high treason against the US and the free world.” — Bill Black

“It’s managed to take our collective attention away from the Epstein files. Just a coincidence, I’m sure.” — Bob Weiner

“No! Absolutely not! Leave Greenland alone! My God, they are stripping away the rights of all Americans while terrorizing us and making everything so damn expensive! Take care of the economy, homelessness, housing, healthcare before you put your hands where they don’t belong! What a backwards administration!” — Maggie

“Absolutely not! It’s time Europe fights back against this corrupt president.” — Patricia Plante

“There is no good result from breaking up NATO which a takeover of Greenland would cause. It is shooting ourselves in the foot. USA already has enough military rights in Greenland under a 1951 Treaty.” — Ivor Freeman

Several New Hampshire agencies, including the New Hampshire State Police and the sheriff’s departments in Belknap, Grafton, Hillsborough, and Rockingham counties, announced they plan to cooperate with ICE.

So this week’s question is…

Should New Hampshire expand or restrict local law enforcement’s cooperation with ICE?

By Stacy Milbouer

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