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2024
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Apr
2024
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Renewable energy jobs aplenty at North Las Vegas career fair
The event helped connect prospective employees with industry leaders in renewable energy fields—while many of the jobs available don’t require a college degree. Several dozen job seekers from across the Las Vegas area convened on Tuesday for a career fair in the...
Apr
2024
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Apr
2024
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On Earth Day, Nevada awarded $218M for solar projects
A Nevada non-profit was one of 60 groups nationwide to receive some of the $7 billion for a Biden administration program to make solar power affordable for low-income Americans. A Nevada-based nonprofit was selected for a $156 million federal grant on Monday to use...
Apr
2024
22
New bill aims to help Army Corps fight drought in Nevada
Lawmakers say the bipartisan bill would give the US Army Corps of Engineers tools needed to respond to drought conditions in the West and better manage water resources. A bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers introduced a bill last week that seeks to provide...
Apr
2024
15
New Biden rule may limit oil and gas leasing on Nevada lands
Swaths of public land with little or no value for oil or natural gas leasing can now be reprioritized for wildlife habitat preservation and recreation. The Biden administration on Friday announced new rules that will require oil and gas companies to pay more to...
Apr
2024
10
Rep. Susie Lee scores win as bill expanding access to public lands passes US House
Provisions seeking to ID long distance bike routes and to allow the use of rock climbing anchors on public lands are in the bill aiming to boost outdoor recreation. Nevadans who enjoy experiencing their state’s natural outdoors beauty may soon have more...
Apr
2024
4
Biden administration announces $20 billion in clean energy grants
The EPA says grant recipients, whose work promises to promote clean energy developments in underserved communities, could collectively reduce carbon emissions by 40 million metric tons over the next seven years.
Apr
2024
4
Nevada to get $9M in federal grants for water projects
The federal grant funding made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aims to improve drinking water quality and bolster local treatment facilities.
Apr
2024
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