Climate Change
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New clean energy funding to make Nevada’s air cleaner and communities safer, advocates say
More than $150 million in recently announced federal funding will help make solar energy more accessible for low-income and disadvantaged communities in Nevada as part of an effort to boost widespread adoption of clean energy.
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“Buen Aire Para Todos” en el este de Las Vegas
Buen Aire Para Todos es un proyecto de justicia ambiental creado con el propósito de mejorar, a través de datos estadísticos, la calidad del aire que respira el este de la ciudad.
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Report: Nevadans are saving big on EVs thanks to Inflation Reduction Act
Recent research from the US Department of Energy found that over a 15-year stretch, Nevada auto owners with battery electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids are projected to save more than $10,000 compared to those who own a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle. Drivers who have recently switched from internal combustion-powered automobiles to electric vehicles have collectively saved…
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Trump vows to reverse climate policies if Big Oil execs give him $1 billion
Campaign finance experts have said that Trump’s request, while troubling, is probably legal. He could be liable, however, for violating campaign finance rules against candidates asking specific individuals to contribute more than the federal limit on campaign contributions.
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Biden’s EPA announces rules to slash coal pollution, speed up clean energy projects
The new rules would reduce pollution and lead to significant public health benefits, including reductions in premature deaths, asthma cases, and emergency room visits, the EPA said.
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OPINION: USDA’s clean energy investments support rural Nevadans
Celebrating Earth Day, as we did last week, reminds us about the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and a brighter future. But it should not be the only time to reflect on the decisions that have been made to address the health…
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How to apply for a job in the American Climate Corps
Those who enroll in the American Climate Corps will learn how to install solar panels, restore coastal wetlands, retrofit homes to be more energy-efficient, fight wildfires, and more.
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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 valley’s north side to meet with local renewable energy companies highlighting a number…
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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 what officials are calling “landmark funding” to support solar installation projects…
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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 the US Army Corps of Engineers increased funding and authority to help…
