The Colorado River system that Las Vegas relies on for life is nearer to collapse than ever, a group of six researchers warned in a new report.
Environment
The official nominated to anchor a rocky Colorado River negotiation process with an impending deadline claims he was iced out by Upper Basin officials who thought he would be biased against them.
Utility leaders are struggling to keep up, they said during a panel discussion in Las Vegas.
The May death was the first and only mining fatality of 2025 to date, according to state regulators.
Rains haven’t delivered for Southern Nevada in 2025, according to the Nevada State Climate Office.
Justices will decide if Nevada’s water czar should have given a break to the country’s only active lithium mine.
Lake Mead is the foundation for life in Southern Nevada, but it’s clearer than ever that the Colorado River system is headed for turbulence.
Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it’s debated whether the AC should stay blasting or be turned off when people head to work during the day.
Nevadans will soon have yet another hiking option with the first permanent trail coming to Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument in North Las Vegas.
Officials expect a thorough environmental review to be completed by June 2027.
Heat-related deaths are still numerous in 2025, despite a relatively mild summer compared with 2024.
Nevada’s response to urban heat is still young, but a Southern Nevada research team is paving the way.
Offering rest from the sweltering desert heat, cooling centers can mean the difference between life and death for victims of heat illness. But that’s only if they use one.
A new projection affirmed that Lake Mead is likely to fall to its lowest level ever in 2027.
A storied mine tucked in the California desert might be the nation’s ticket to reducing its dependence on foreign adversaries. And it could be the birthplace of your next iPhone, too.