Environment
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New clean energy funding to make Nevada’s air cleaner and communities safer, advocates say
More than $150 million in recently announced federal funding will help make solar energy more accessible for low-income and disadvantaged communities in Nevada as part of an effort to boost widespread adoption of clean energy.
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“Buen Aire Para Todos” en el este de Las Vegas
Buen Aire Para Todos es un proyecto de justicia ambiental creado con el propósito de mejorar, a través de datos estadísticos, la calidad del aire que respira el este de la ciudad.
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Dog-friendly hotels in Las Vegas, Baker, Tonopah, Ely, and Baker
If you’re traveling with a pet through Las Vegas, Tonopah, Reno, Ely, or Baker in Nevada, check out these 5 dog-friendly hotels.
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Report: Nevadans are saving big on EVs thanks to Inflation Reduction Act
Recent research from the US Department of Energy found that over a 15-year stretch, Nevada auto owners with battery electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids are projected to save more than $10,000 compared to those who own a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle. Drivers who have recently switched from internal combustion-powered automobiles to electric vehicles have collectively saved…
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Biden’s EPA announces rules to slash coal pollution, speed up clean energy projects
The new rules would reduce pollution and lead to significant public health benefits, including reductions in premature deaths, asthma cases, and emergency room visits, the EPA said.
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Cuidado con las abejas, en primavera colonizan y buscan establecer panales
El Departamento de Bomberos del Condado Clark ofrece información sobre seguridad para lidiar con las abejas.
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Republican Sam Brown’s past support for Yucca Mountain draws criticism
Brown once touted the economic potential of establishing a dumping site for the nation’s nuclear waste 100 miles from Las Vegas. Now, conservatives want to advance the proposal if Trump retakes the White House. Local officials and advocates are sounding the alarm bell over a proposal to revive a decades-old plan to establish a repository…
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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.
