Environment
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Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei the spotlight of a new ad as government shutdown looms
“House Republicans are again showing they are willing to throw the country into chaos…”
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Biden launches ‘American Climate Corps’ program to create 20,000 jobs
Those who enroll in the American Climate Corps will learn how to install solar panels, restore coastal wetlands, fight wildfires, and more. The program aims to create a pipeline for these young people to get hired into the clean energy sector.
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Vegas resident calls on EPA to finalize strong methane rule by the end of summer
In a letter to the editor, Las Vegas resident Itzel Rios-Vega demands that the EPA adopts strong, comprehensive methane safeguards to protect individuals’ health and the planet.
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Op-ed: Flooding in Las Vegas and the urgent need for climate action
In an op-ed, Assemblywoman Selena Torres criticizes Governor Joe Lombardo’s decision to remove Nevada from the US Climate Alliance. “Instead of retreating, we should be doubling down on our commitment to combat climate change. We should be pushing for more clean energy investments, not less,” she writes.
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Over 200 new clean energy jobs coming to Las Vegas due to Biden law
More than 200 new solar jobs are coming to Las Vegas, due to a new joint project from Nextracker and Unimacts.
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Clean energy jobs coming to Nevada’s Latino, Asian, and Native communities
Over the past year, companies have announced 11,500 new jobs and $9 billion in investments in clean energy projects located in Nevada communities that have significant populations of Latino, Asian, or Native American residents.
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Nevada animal shelters see uptick in people giving up their pets
Nevada animal shelters see a concerning increase in pet relinquishments. Learn more about solutions to support our furry friends and how you can help the NVSPCA.
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Blue supermoon: A once-in-a-blue-moon celestial event
Witness the spectacle of a blue supermoon on August 30. A blue supermoon is a rare celestial phenomenon that graces the sky once in a blue moon.
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Workers exposed to extreme heat have no consistent protection in the US
A historic heat wave that began blasting the Southwest and other parts of the country this summer is shining a spotlight on one of the harshest, yet least-addressed effects of U.S. climate change: the rising deaths and injuries of people who work in extreme heat.
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The most popular dog names of 2023 in Nevada
Discover the Trendiest Dog Names of 2023 in Nevada! Uncover the most popular naming choices for dogs this year in NV.
