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Newly discovered toad species in Nevada already under threat

The first new species of toad found anywhere in the U.S. in 50 years, which lives in a remote marsh area in Northern Nevada, is prompting new opposition to a planned geothermal energy plant in its habitat.

Next Burning Man temple may send environmental message

The ephemeral structure is being built entirely out of Ponderosa pine trees killed within the past six months by drought and beetle infestation in the Sierra Nevada range in California.

Nevada taking steps to improve cybersecurity

Nevada Department of Public Safety officials are laying the groundwork for the state’s new Office of Cyber Defense Coordination.