Environment
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Blue supermoon: A once-in-a-blue-moon celestial event
Witness the spectacle of a blue supermoon on August 30. A blue supermoon is a rare celestial phenomenon that graces the sky once in a blue moon.
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Workers exposed to extreme heat have no consistent protection in the US
A historic heat wave that began blasting the Southwest and other parts of the country this summer is shining a spotlight on one of the harshest, yet least-addressed effects of U.S. climate change: the rising deaths and injuries of people who work in extreme heat.
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The most popular dog names of 2023 in Nevada
Discover the Trendiest Dog Names of 2023 in Nevada! Uncover the most popular naming choices for dogs this year in NV.
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Nye County residents urged to stay home after storm
Nye County—which sits about 60 miles west of Las Vegas and has a population slightly over 50,000—was among the hardest-hit areas of Nevada as Tropical Storm Hilary moved through the state on Sunday and early Monday.
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What to know about Lee Canyon’s new mountain bike trail
Mount Charleston’s Lee Canyon opened its family-friendly green trail in the park earlier this month. Here’s what to know about Lee Canyon’s new mountain bike trail in NV.
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Nevada is helping victims of the wildfire in Hawaii
To help the Lāhainā community recover, several organizations in Nevada are providing help in their own way, whether it be by manpower or other needed services.
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Thousands of clean energy jobs going to Nevada’s Latino communities
Nevada’s second congressional district in Northern Nevada—which is 24% Latino—has seen 10,450 new clean energy jobs announced over the past year, the second highest number of new clean energy jobs of any district in the country, according to Climate Power.
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Op-ed: Celebrating Nevada’s gains from the Inflation Reduction Act
Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act by touting the law’s impacts on Nevada in an op-ed.
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Sen. Rosen touts Inflation Reduction Act benefits in Nevada
As the one year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act approaches, Rosen visited Unimacts, a clean energy manufacturing company, which has been able to take advantage of several tax credits afforded by the law to expand its operations into Nevada and increase revenue.
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Chance for wildfires in Nevada are ‘above normal’ this year
The chance of wildfires in Nevada is above average this year. With a combination of factors including prolonged drought, dry vegetation, and unfavorable weather patterns, NV faces an above-normal chance of experiencing severe wildfires.
