Federal scientists predict that the reservoir — critical to Las Vegas’ future — is in for trouble.
Environment
While it’s true that the Boring Co. is feeling the heat from regulators after illegally dumping toxic chemicals into manholes, officials say Southern Nevadans have nothing to worry about when they turn on their taps.
Tuesday was the deadline for seven states to submit a framework for a deal to update the river’s operating guidelines that expire at the end of 2026.
Here’s an updated count of the deaths that can be attributed to this year’s extreme heat.
It’s the latest development in a monthslong saga between the Las Vegas Valley Water District and a Summerlin lawyer.
Another mining fight is brewing in the Amargosa Desert outside of Las Vegas.
A new environment-focused scorecard ranks state lawmakers and the governor on their recent record.
The Silver State has its fair share of pesky pests, but Bryant McDowell, the newly appointed state entomologist, says it’s on humans to adapt — not the critters. “It’s the insects’ world, and we’re living in it.”
The company’s CEO said it will soldier on without the funding, though it has appealed the decision.
“President Trump has tried to illegally claw back funds from Nevada after hardworking residents of our state have put in the work to address our energy needs,” Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said in a statement.
Nevada leaders are concerned about unclear and restrictive guidance from the Interior Department.
The water beneath our feet is vanishing, putting people, plants and animals at risk in the Nevada desert. A recent study paints a dismal picture of Nevada’s groundwater wells.
Since the rule took effect in April, regulators have doled out 13 citations.
A new air conditioning system isn’t just keeping children in the Historic Westside cool — it’s saving an abundance of water each year in a time of mega-drought.
Here’s how many people have died in Southern Nevada from heat illness this year.