Environment
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Dam Dog House: a place for playing, sleeping, eating and snuggling in Boulder City
Dam Dog House is located less than 5 miles from Lake Mead National Recreation Area; making it perfect for locals and tourists alike. There is no restriction on breeds, but all dogs must pass a temperament test to ensure they can be integrated into the pack.
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5 natural wonders in Nevada to visit this fall
Each of these five areas of natural beauty in Nevada becomes even more stunning in the fall. Find out where they are and what to do once you’re there.
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Celebran en Nevada el “Día Nacional de las Tierras Públicas” con un llamado a la concientización
El sábado 23 de septiembre de celebró el “Día Nacional de las Tierras Públicas”. Grupos ambientalistas celebraron el 7º Día Anual de las Tierras Públicas agradeciendo al gobernador Joe Lombardo por la proclama que determina el 23 de septiembre de 2023 como “Public Lands Day in Nevada”.
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Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei the spotlight of a new ad as government shutdown looms
“House Republicans are again showing they are willing to throw the country into chaos…”
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Biden launches ‘American Climate Corps’ program to create 20,000 jobs
Those who enroll in the American Climate Corps will learn how to install solar panels, restore coastal wetlands, fight wildfires, and more. The program aims to create a pipeline for these young people to get hired into the clean energy sector.
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Vegas resident calls on EPA to finalize strong methane rule by the end of summer
In a letter to the editor, Las Vegas resident Itzel Rios-Vega demands that the EPA adopts strong, comprehensive methane safeguards to protect individuals’ health and the planet.
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Op-ed: Flooding in Las Vegas and the urgent need for climate action
In an op-ed, Assemblywoman Selena Torres criticizes Governor Joe Lombardo’s decision to remove Nevada from the US Climate Alliance. “Instead of retreating, we should be doubling down on our commitment to combat climate change. We should be pushing for more clean energy investments, not less,” she writes.
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Over 200 new clean energy jobs coming to Las Vegas due to Biden law
More than 200 new solar jobs are coming to Las Vegas, due to a new joint project from Nextracker and Unimacts.
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Clean energy jobs coming to Nevada’s Latino, Asian, and Native communities
Over the past year, companies have announced 11,500 new jobs and $9 billion in investments in clean energy projects located in Nevada communities that have significant populations of Latino, Asian, or Native American residents.
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Nevada animal shelters see uptick in people giving up their pets
Nevada animal shelters see a concerning increase in pet relinquishments. Learn more about solutions to support our furry friends and how you can help the NVSPCA.
