Often referred to as the Washoe County and Clark County lands bills, both seek to spur new housing and foster economic growth while protecting public and tribal lands for recreation and conservation. Nevada’s two Democratic US Senators on Tuesday announced that a...
Once completed, the Pure Water Southern California project will be able to produce up to 150 million gallons of purified water per day — enough to supply up to approximately 386,000 Southern California and Southern Nevada homes per year, according to lawmakers....
As votes are cast across Nevada, the future of American energy is on the ballot in the 2024 Presidential election, and the consequences matter to our pocketbooks, to our business, and to our planet. The days where climate change was some abstract concept...
Panelists discussed the intersection of climate change and its impacts on Latino communities, Nevada’s specific struggles with air quality, housing, and water infrastructure, and how federal investments are transforming Nevada into a clean energy powerhouse.
This summer, Las Vegas endured an incredible 68 days of temperatures soaring to 105 degrees fahrenheit or higher. In July, we even saw a sustained record-breaking 120 degrees. Because of the extreme heat impacting our region, more than 120 people died in Southern...
This Friday on October 11th at Springs Preserve, The Nevadan / El Nevadense is hosting Climate Impact & Nevada's Path Forward, a FREE event! Join us for an afternoon of discussions on the impact of climate change in Nevada and how advocacy leaders and policymakers are tackling this issue. Discover what actions we can take to secure a sustainable future for our state.
If enacted, the bill would allow the federal government to declare extreme heat a disaster, vastly changing the way officials are able to respond to extreme temperatures. But its future remains uncertain. A key panel under the US House Committee on Transportation...
The funding will help subsidize the installation of a 37-megawatt solar power generation and storage system that will service the Pahrump and Fish Lake Valley region, officials said. A rural Nevada electric utility company was awarded more than $80 million in...
As the first Black and AAPI woman to lead the ticket for a major political party, Kamala Harris’ candidacy is historic. Her climate and clean energy record speaks for itself: When asked to compare Harris’ and Trump’s energy and climate policies, voters say they...
A snowier-than-usual winter combined with billions in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act have helped stave off the worst of proposed mandatory cuts for states that depend on the Colorado River for water. Legislation...
