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About 67% of Nevada's lands are managed by the Bureau of Land Management. (Adobe Stock)

Friday, April 19, 2024

NV stakeholders celebrate new BLM public lands rule

This week, the Bureau of Land Management announced an update to its Public Lands Rule to help recognize conservation as an essential component of …

NV leaders call for clean energy investments options for all

Nevada state leaders held a workshop on clean energy home upgrades and discussed how people can leverage available tax credits on solar power…

Around $11.1 billion has been invested in solar energy in Nevada, according to Solar Energy Industries Association. (Andy Dean / Adobe Stock)

Advocates remind Nevadans of solar, electrification incentives

Nevada is one of the largest solar markets in the nation and conservationists want Nevadans to be aware of available federal tax incentives. Russell …

In addition to cost savings, EVs provide other consumer benefits, including better performance and reduced noise. (Adobe Stock)

Report examines long-term savings for Nevada EV drivers

A new analysis found Nevada drivers can save thousands of dollars by making the switch from a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle. The …

Even though Integrated Resource Plans cover a 20-year period, the Nevada Legislature requires electric and certain water and wastewater utilities to submit one every three years to the Nevada Public Utilities Commission. (Adobe Stock)

Environmental groups want NV Energy to 'step up,' deliver on promises

Individuals and environmental groups have had their input on NV Energy's 2024 Integrated Resource Plan, which some say will play a big role in the …

Researchers suggest street sections with lane widths of 11, 12, or 13 feet in urban settings. with 20-25 or 30-35 mile-per-hour speed limit and that don't serve as a transit or freight corridor, should be considered first for lane-width reductions. (Adobe Stock)

Study: Narrower roads safer, better for environment

A new study sheds light on the importance of street design, especially as it relates to traffic and pedestrian safety. In Nevada - from 2019 to 2022…

Since the Inflation Reduction Act became law, there have been nearly 60 solar manufacturing announcements. Companies have also announced enough new battery manufacturing projects to support production of more than 10 million electric vehicles per year. (Hrui/Adobe Stock)

A focus on Inflation Reduction Act climate investments for NV

The group Elected Officials to Protect America says clean energy investments through the Inflation Reduction Act should pay off well for Nevada famili…

The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation will announce grant awards for youths in early December which will aim to increase environmental literacy, foster stewardship of natural resources, and promote physical health in the outdoors. (Adobe Stock)

NV group celebrates environmental wins, looks ahead to 2024

'Timely' and 'forward-looking' are the two terms one Nevada conservation group is using to describe the state's 2023 environmental landscape…

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Following Extreme NV Weather, Are You Prepared for Next Disaster?

The state of Nevada has gotten its fair share of intense weather in recent weeks - and with September being National Preparedness Month, experts are …

Since 1970, Las Vegas has become 5.9 degrees warmer, according to Climate Central. (Adobe Stock)

Nevada Reactions to FEMA Guidance on Extreme Heat

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released new guidance to increase community resilience against extreme temperatures and weather. Nevada …

New vehicles that are assembled outside of North America are not eligible for a tax credit. (Stefan Bayer / Adobe Stock)

EV Sales Increase, Consumers Want More EV Infrastructure

One expert says interest and sales of electric cars aren't stalling. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Nevada has one of the highest …

Nevada leaders and organizations gathered Wednesday to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act's impact on local business and communities in Las Vegas. (Courtesy Battle Born Progress)

NV Leaders Discuss Inflation Reduction Act's Effects, Urge Improvements

Rep. Susie Lee, D-Las Vegas, met with local leaders and organizations Wednesday to discuss the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act on its one-year …

According to a 2020 study by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the average temperature in Las Vegas is increasing faster than any other city in the country, almost 5.76�F since 1970. (Stefan Wagner/Wikimedia Commons)

NV Coalition Celebrates Efforts in Stewarding Conservation Bills

The Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition says a record number of bills related to environmental justice were filed in this year's legislative sessio…

According to Chispa, communities of color are 61% more likely to live in a county with unhealthy air. (Adobe Stock)

Experts: How NV Land Conservation Contributes to Combating Climate Change

It's officially Clean Air Month, and experts recently discussed how land conservation in Nevada is connected to combating climate change and …

Seg�n Chispa, las comunidades de color tienen un 61 % m�s de probabilidades de vivir en un condado con aire insalubre. (Adobe Stock)

Expertos: conservación de tierras en NV contribuye a combatir cambio climático

Es oficialmente el Mes del Aire Limpio, y los expertos discutieron recientemente cómo la conservación de la tierra en Nevada está …

The group Elected Officials to Protect America estimated funding included in the Inflation Reduction Act will help cut climate pollution by about 40% by 2030. (David Katz/Adobe Stock)

Earth Day in NV: 'Don't Give In to Climate Despair'

Tomorrow is Earth Day, a day to show support for protecting the planet, and one Nevada lawmaker wants Nevadans to give some thought to actions they …

According to the Nevada Conservation League, Nevada produces almost no gas and spends $1.4 billion every year importing fossil fuels from out-of-state sources. (Adobe Stock)

NV Group Opposes Bill to 'Modernize' Natural Gas Infrastructure

Clean-energy and environmental advocates aren't pleased with a bill in the Nevada Legislature that they say would commit the state to using fossil fue…

According to a new report, multiple federal agencies collectively manage more than 615 million acres in the Western U.S. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Demand Grows for Native Seed Across West, but Supply Isn't There

New research shows the demand for native seed supply across the Western United States, including Nevada, has increased, but the supply simply is not …

The Nevada Conservation League says wildlife infrastructure projects could reduce vehicle collisions by 90%, while facilitating wildlife migration. (Adobe Stock)

Nevada Conservation League Outlines 2023 Policy Priorities

The Nevada Conservation League will be busy during this legislative session. The group said it plans to advance renewable energy and oppose ideas …

In October 2021, Nevada became the 16th state to adopt clean-car standards to provide consumers with more options for cost-saving and pollution-free light-duty cars, trucks and SUVs. (Adobe Stock)

New Laws Help NV Reach Clean-Energy Goals, Limit Air Pollution

Some Nevada laws going into effect this year aim to move the state's clean-energy goals forward and help reduce air pollution. Senate bill 448 aims …

The World Health Organization links indoor air pollution, including pollutants from burning natural gas, to increased chances of stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer. (Vladimir Semenov/Adobe Stock)

Groups Plead with Public Utilities Commission to 'Supercharge' Electrification

Nevada needs to move away from natural gas and toward clean energy - that's the view of climate action groups that spoke up on Tuesday at an open foru…

Panel Discussion Tonight on Future of Nevada's Water

Some of the state's top experts will speak out tonight on the greatest water issues facing Nevada. The event, sponsored by the Nevada Conservation …

Lake Mead has been downgraded to a Level 2a water shortage, leading to cuts in water deliveries in 2023. (SpaceEconomist192/Wikimedia Commons)

Feds Announce Cuts in Colorado River Water Deliveries to NV, AZ and Mexico

Nevada is set to lose 8% of its Colorado River water allotment next year because of perilously low water levels at Lakes Mead and Powell caused by a 2…

Lake Mead is at 27% of capacity and has dropped 10% in the past two months. (Renee Grayson/Flickr)

Historic Drought: Advocates Slam Upper CO Basin States’ Conservation Plan

Water conservation groups are speaking out against a plan from the states of New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah to divert less water from the …

The Rev. Leonard Jackson speaks at a clean-energy rally in 2017. His Faith Organizing Alliance says the Juneteenth message of freedom can also be helpful in motivating people to work toward curbing climate change. (Steve Marcus)

In Spirit of Juneteenth, NV Community Groups Demand Climate Action

Members of Nevada's African American community say they're channeling the spirit of Juneteenth to fight for environmental justice. Church-affiliated …

Massive plumes of smoke rise from the Tamarack Fire, Nevada's largest conflagration of 2021. (U.S. Forest Service)

NV Experts Warn Conditions are Ripe for Large Fires

Fire season is now upon us - and local experts are speaking out on best practices for dealing with large wildfires, which seem to be Nevada's "new …

The Alternative Fuels Data Center, part of the U.S. Department of Energy, says Nevada currently has more than 1,600 alternative-fuel charging stations. (Nevada Clean Cars)

Advocates: The Future of Transportation is Clean Energy

The future of transportation in Clark County, particularly electrifying the sector, will be the hot topic at a panel discussion of experts and …

The Governor and climate advocates will speak at a press conference today in Las Vegas, with a climate-themed mural by artist Gui Lemes as a backdrop. (Ivan Serge/@apvevents)

This Earth Day, Advocates Call for Climate Action

To honor Earth Day tomorrow, Gov. Steve Sisolak will join environmental advocates in a call to invest in our planet. The most recent report from …

One of the state's newest electric-vehicle charging stations is located in Primm. (NV Energy)

Nevada Gearing Up to Expand Electric-Vehicle Infrastructure

Nevada stands to get $38 million over five years to build out electric-vehicle (EV) charging networks from the Biden administration's newly released E…

New research from Princeton University finds that provisions in Build Back Better would reduce average household energy costs in 2030 by about $300 per year. (Paolese/Adobestock)

Experts Press for Passage of Climate-Change Provisions of Build Back Better Bill

Experts say it's more important than ever to tackle climate change and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and in light of a new United Nations report …

Nevada's clean-energy economy supports 32,000 jobs and is expected to expand under the Build Back Better Act. (MT Aero)

NV Leaders Champion Build Back Better Plan

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- As Congress prepares to vote, Nevada leaders are calling on lawmakers to pass the Build Back Better Act, which contains $555 …

Provisions of the reconciliation bill could give solar-energy businesses in Nevada a big boost. (Cleanenergy.org)

Groups Press for Keeping Climate-Change Provisions in Reconciliation Bill

CARSON CITY, Nev. - As Democrats work feverishly for a deal on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the reconciliation bill, groups working to curb …

Nevada is spending millions to upgrade transmission lines so it can export excess renewable energy in the future. (ABCDStock/Adobestock)

Sisolak Urges Passage of Build Back Better Reconciliation Bill

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Congress is hashing out the size of the Build Back Better reconciliation bill, which would put billions toward the fight against …

As of 2019, renewable energy represented about 28% of utility-scale power generation in Nevada. (Cece94/Morguefile)

Business Leaders Push for Passage of Build Back Better Act

CARSON CITY, Nev. - As congressional leaders head toward a vote on President Joe Biden's "Build Back Better Act," business leaders concerned about …

Advocates are calling for more green transportation options in light of a new U.N. climate change study that predicts longer, more frequent heat waves. (Earthjustice)

Advocates: Nevada In Crosshairs After U.N. Climate Report

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The American West is already feeling the brunt of climate change and things are on track to get worse, according to a new report …

A new report finds that jobs in wind power in Nevada grew in 2020 despite the pandemic. (Niserin/iStockphotos)

Advanced Energy Sector Roars Back to Life in Nevada

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- A new report found President Joe Biden's infrastructure bill, the American Jobs Plan, would supercharge the economy in Nevada and …

A new study advises water utilities to build more shade structures, add more trees and better insulate buildings to resist rising temperatures. (Yves Bernardi/Pixabay)

Study Predicts Climate Change Will Stress NV Water Systems

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- A new study showed climate change means Nevada summers will be longer and hotter in the coming decades, and that has big …

Federal and state efforts to build out transmission lines will make it easier to move renewable power around the grid. (Laura Musikanski/Wikimedia Commons)

Clean-Energy Experts Predict Federal Dollars Will Spur NV Job Boom

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Experts forecast up to 400,000 new jobs in Nevada as a result of the Biden administration's climate-change goals and …

More than 85% of the energy Nevada consumes is from out-of-state fossil fuels, despite having the highest solar-energy potential in the nation. (srongkod/Adobe Stock)

NV Scientists Urge Preparation for High Energy Demand in Extreme Weather

RENO, Nev. -- In the wake of the devastating power-grid failure in Texas, energy and climate scientists are urging Nevada to prepare its own power …

The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is adding 19 new buses this month. Some are electric and some are hybrid, as part of its effort to have an all-alternative-fuel fleet by 2035. (navee/Adobe Stock)

Reno Area Gets 19 New Hybrid Electric-Biodiesel, Electric Buses

RENO, Nev. -- Washoe County's transit fleet is getting greener, with 17 new hybrid electric-biodiesel buses, and two new electric buses this month…

La Comisi�n de Transporte Regional del Condado de Washoe agregar� 19 nuevos autobuses este mes. Algunos son el�ctricos y otros h�bridos, como parte de su esfuerzo por tener una l�nea de combustible totalmente alternativa para 2035. (navee/Adobe Stock)

El área de Reno recibe 19 nuevos autobuses híbridos con biodiésel y electricidad

RENO, Nev. -- La línea de tránsito del Condado de Washoe se está volviendo más ecológica este mes, con 17 nuevos autobuses h&…

The 50th anniversary of Earth Day arrives amid stay-at-home orders, which could make it the perfect time for a backyard compost bin project. (Antranias/Pixabay)

It's 'Virtual' Earth Day: 50th Anniversary Arrives Despite COVID-19

RENO, Nev. -- Today marks the first time Earth Day has been celebrated virtually, and with many people still on "stay-at-home" orders, some …

Nearly 40% of respondents to a Nevada poll said Democratic candidates for president aren't talking about climate change enough in their campaigns. (clarkcounty.gov)

NV Voters Want Dem Candidates to Address Health Care, Climate Change

RENO, Nev. -- Las Vegas and Reno are two of the fastest-warming cities in the United States, which means many voters in Nevada's caucuses this week …

At a Denver hearing last week, WildEarth Guardians submitted a petition signed by 15,000 Americans who oppose federal changes to the National Environmental Policy Act. (sierraclub.org)<br />

NEPA: Do Proposed Changes Streamline, or Sabotage?

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Despite potential negative consequences for Western states, only one more public hearing is scheduled on proposed changes to the …

A new study says higher temperatures across the nation due to climate change could be a threat multiplier when it comes to increased violent crime. (Free-photos/Pixabay)

Study: Warmer Temps Multiply Threat of Higher Crime Rates

LAS VEGAS -- Winters are getting warmer, and according to a new study the temperature boost could increase interactions among people, leading to more …

A new Nevada group aims to fight climate change by working to limit sprawl around the Las Vegas area. (Ron Reiring/Flickr)

Coalition Forms to Fight Climate Change, Shape NV Public-Lands Bill

LAS VEGAS -- More than a half-dozen progressive groups announced Tuesday that they're banding together to form a new group, to be known as the Nevada …

Research shows climate change and urban expansion are contributing to large average temperature increases in Las Vegas and Reno. (Ron Reiring/Flickr)

Reno, Las Vegas Ranked Fastest-Warming Cities In Nation

LAS VEGAS — Reno and Las Vegas are the fastest-warming cities in the nation, according to a new report. Researchers at Climate Central found …

Activists are preparing their signs for the Global Climate Strike events on Friday. (Eymhy Corpus)

NV Students to Join International Climate Protest on Friday

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Hundreds of Nevada high school students are expected to walk out of class at 10 a.m. Friday as part of an international day of …

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