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Medical copays reduce health care access in MS prisons; Israel planted explosives in pagers sold to Hezbollah according to official sources; Serving looks with books: Libraries fight 'fast fashion' by lending clothes; Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries.

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The Teamsters choose not endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least seventeen states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

NV: Environmental Justice

The National Weather Service produces thousands of daily forecasts through its network of 122 bureaus. It also provides storm warnings and fire forecasts and tracks climate-change events. (Adobe Stock)
Conservative plan to dismantle weather service could worsen climate change

Environmental groups are concerned part of the proposed Project 2025 calls for closing several federal agencies political conservatives consider too p…

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The Inflation Reduction Act will begin to produce budgetary savings starting in 2028, according to the Center for American Progress. (Adobe Stock)
As the IRA turns 2, an expert highlights its effects in NV

The Inflation Reduction Act turns two today and one expert contended its impact in the state of Nevada has been significant. Shannon Heyck-Williams…

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

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Lithium-ion batteries power products from laptops and cell phones to hybrid and electric cars. (Adobe Stock)
Native Tribes express concern over NV's clean energy projects

A federal judge in Nevada has dealt three tribal nations a legal setback in their efforts to stop what could be the construction of the country's larg…

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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 …

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According to the Hispanic Access Foundation, 88% of Latino voters in the West have visited national public lands in the past year. (Adobe Stock)
Working to Involve More NV Hispanics in Conservation Efforts

Conservation and recreation groups are highlighting the role of Hispanic women in wildlife conservation, public-land protection and environmental …

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State Sen. Dina Neal, D-Las Vegas, stresses that the program is voluntary, and any resident who does not wish to move can stay in their current residence at Windsor Park. She says the plan is to turn the community into public parkland, so those that do wish to remain will be surrounded by a park. (Adobe Stock)
Sinking Homes in North Las Vegas to be Replaced Thanks to New Law

After a drawn-out struggle, the remaining 90 homeowners in the sinking and predominantly Black neighborhood of Windsor Park in North Las Vegas will …

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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…

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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 …

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Según Chispa, las comunidades de color tienen un 61 % más 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 …

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The Nevada Legislature is considering the Windsor Park Environmental Justice Act, which would establish a program for relocating residents of the North Las Vegas neighborhood of Windsor Park. (Adobe Stock)
NV Senator Aims to Help Owners of Sinking Homes in North Las Vegas

A Nevada senator is trying to help relocate residents of Windsor Park in North Las Vegas for a unique reason - their homes are sinking. State Sen…

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Lithium Nevada says the Thacker Pass project would create 1,000 jobs during the construction phase of the open-pit lithium mine in northern Nevada. (Adobe Stock)
Conservation Groups Seek Emergency Halt on NV Lithium Mine

Conservation groups in Nevada have filed an emergency motion in federal court to stop the development of the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine north of Winnem…

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