Environment
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More than a dozen NPS workers fired from Lake Mead as part of mass federal workforce purge
The positions eliminated include park rangers, engineers, ecologists, maintenance workers, and cultural resource staff for the ninth most-visited area managed by the National Park Service. By Jennifer Solis, Nevada Current More than a dozen federal workers at Lake Mead National Recreation Area were among those fired last week as part of the Trump administration’s move…
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Your guide to container gardening in Nevada
Container gardening is a growing hobby nationwide that’s particularly well-suited to the Silver State. Here are some tips for starting a container garden in Nevada.
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Promulga el Condado Clark nuevas reglas para mejorar el bienestar animal y reducir la población en refugios
Promulga el Condado Clark nuevas reglas para mejorar el bienestar animal y reducir la población en refugios.
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Condena Chispa Nevada el retiro de apoyo en su pago de electricidad a familias de bajos ingresos
Condena Chispa Nevada el retiro de apoyo en su pago de electricidad a familias de bajos ingresos.
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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…
