Environment
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Mojave Max salió de su madriguera en el Springs Preserve
Mojave Max, la famosa tortuga del desierto que “anuncia” la llegada de la primavera al sur de Nevada, salió oficialmente de su madriguera el 23 de abril de 2024, a las 3:09 p.m.
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El potro Messi, una estrella de fútbol en el santuario animal Rahat
El potro Messi es una prometedora superestrella del fútbol que, con menos de un año, ya está cautivando a los aficionados con sus habilidades y movimientos magistrales con el balón.
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Renewable energy jobs aplenty at North Las Vegas career fair
The event helped connect prospective employees with industry leaders in renewable energy fields—while many of the jobs available don’t require a college degree. Several dozen job seekers from across the Las Vegas area convened on Tuesday for a career fair in the valley’s north side to meet with local renewable energy companies highlighting a number…
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On Earth Day, Nevada awarded $218M for solar projects
A Nevada non-profit was one of 60 groups nationwide to receive some of the $7 billion for a Biden administration program to make solar power affordable for low-income Americans. A Nevada-based nonprofit was selected for a $156 million federal grant on Monday to use what officials are calling “landmark funding” to support solar installation projects…
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New bill aims to help Army Corps fight drought in Nevada
Lawmakers say the bipartisan bill would give the US Army Corps of Engineers tools needed to respond to drought conditions in the West and better manage water resources. A bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers introduced a bill last week that seeks to provide the US Army Corps of Engineers increased funding and authority to help…
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New Biden rule may limit oil and gas leasing on Nevada lands
Swaths of public land with little or no value for oil or natural gas leasing can now be reprioritized for wildlife habitat preservation and recreation. The Biden administration on Friday announced new rules that will require oil and gas companies to pay more to drill on federal lands and cover the cost of cleaning up…
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Programa comunitario trinacional ayuda a proteger a la mariposa monarca
El programa Mayors’ Monarch Pledge de la National Wildlife Federation’s se extendió hasta el 30 de abril.
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Rep. Susie Lee scores win as bill expanding access to public lands passes US House
Provisions seeking to ID long distance bike routes and to allow the use of rock climbing anchors on public lands are in the bill aiming to boost outdoor recreation. Nevadans who enjoy experiencing their state’s natural outdoors beauty may soon have more opportunities to do so. A pair of bipartisan bills from Nevada Democratic US…
