Climate Change
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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…
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Opinion: Nevada is leading the way on clean energy investments
Nevada is on the frontlines of climate change, but federal investments are helping drive a clean energy boom in the state, Reno City Councilman Devon Reese writes in an op-ed.
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Programa comunitario trinacional ayuda a proteger a la mariposa monarca
El programa Mayors’ Monarch Pledge de la National Wildlife Federation’s se extendió hasta el 30 de abril.
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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 opportunities to do so. A pair of bipartisan bills from Nevada Democratic US…
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Nevada’s Well-Being Depends on the Wellbeing of People Like Us
Like many Southern Nevadans, I was not born here. I am a first-generation Mexican American who grew up in California but who now calls Las Vegas home. When I lived in California, my family would often go out to local parks with huge trees or to the beach to have a day in the sun.…
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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.
