Environment
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Biden admin moves to shield Nevada public lands from mining with support of tribes, local leaders
In one of President Biden’s last moves in office, his administration has moved to protect 269,000 acres of public land in Nevada from a proposed lithium mine that opponents said would have jeopardized nearby wildlife and water for local towns and tribes. The Biden administration on Tuesday announced new protections for nearly 270,000 acres of…
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Many fear help for Nevada water conservation will dry up under Trump
Despite billions from the Inflation Reduction Act going to benefit Nevada, President-elect Donald Trump and conservative fiscal hawks may pursue a partial or full repeal once Trump takes office, according to lawmakers. As a series of wildfires in Southern California in recent days have illustrated the devastating impacts of a historic decades-long drought caused by…
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Grant from Biden infrastructure law to help install 185 EV charges around Las Vegas valley
A $3.2 million grant from the US Department of Transportation will help fund and install electric vehicle charging stations in primarily disadvantaged communities. Local officials have received a $3.2 million federal grant to install an estimated 185 electric vehicle charging stations across the Las Vegas area in primarily underserved communities, according to Nevada Democratic US…
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La inclusión de la mariposa Monarca en la lista de especies amenazadas ofrece un camino para su recuperación
La inclusión de la mariposa Monarca en la lista de especies amenazadas ofrece un camino para su recuperación.
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Almost 500 people have died from extreme heat in Las Vegas in 2024, officials say
Factors relating to extreme heat accounted for 491 deaths and more than 3,500 emergency room visits, according to Clark County officials, as Las Vegas this year has broken several grim records. As Southern Nevada experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, the number of people who died in the Las Vegas area due to…
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Nevada gold mining venture selected for $95M solar project
After being awarded a federal grant to help decarbonize the mining industry, Nevada Gold Mines hopes to build two on-site solar panel and battery systems in Humboldt and Lander counties. A joint mining venture based in Nevada has been awarded a federal grant worth up to $95 million for a solar project that officials tout…
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Opinion: This Christmas, I want more renewable energy to help address hardworking Nevadans’ economic challenges
As a full-time college student balancing part-time work and rising living costs, utility expenses have become an unsustainable burden, especially during the holidays. The increase in utility rates disproportionately impacts students, low-income workers, and families living paycheck to paycheck, forcing difficult choices between essential services like electricity and basic needs like food. With rising costs…
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Opinion: The Lithium Rush Is Repeating Past Mistakes. Will We Ever Learn?
Amid the excitement around the shift to clean energy, a critical issue remains overlooked: community engagement in resource extraction. As the demand for lithium surges—ushering in what many are calling a new “Lithium Rush”—there’s a risk of repeating the same harmful patterns seen during uranium extraction decades ago. To create a truly just transition, it’s…
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Nevada adopts new extreme heat protections for workers
Months after Southern Nevada broke last year’s record for the hottest summer on record, the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations has officially adopted a new regulation to protect workers from extreme heat. New workplace protections against extreme heat were adopted by the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations and will go into effect immediately, the agency…
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Bills to expand housing, conservation in Nevada’s two biggest counties clear key Senate panel
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 pair of bills seeking to expand economic development and bolster environmental conservation in…
