Mysterious Disease Affecting Bears Across Tahoe Basin
Abnormal behavior found in Tahoe’s black bear population has puzzled researchers.
Nevada Roots: Ranching & Agriculture in a Drying Climate
With climate change making the Sierra Nevada receive less moisture and become warmer, agriculture in the region will have to learn to adapt to the new conditions.
Warming Temperatures Are Harming Butterfly Populations Across The West
Climate change has resulted in a severe decline in butterfly populations over the past forty years that is likely to continue.
Fire Crews Are Prepping For A Dry Summer, With COVID-19 Mitigations In Place
As the West approaches another dry summer, firefighters are managing prescribed burns — and getting vaccinated.
Snowpack Report Indicates Another Dry Summer
Data collected this winter points to the possibility of another dry summer in Northern Nevada.
How Close Is Nevada To Achieving Herd Immunity For COVID-19?
The number of vaccines administered to Nevadans grows daily, however, the biggest obstacle for the state is acquiring enough vaccine for the population. This has the potential to put herd immunity at risk as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
New ‘Right to Repair’ Bill Could Help Curb E-Waste problem, Boost Local Economy
A new bill could help to fight back against America’s mounting e-waste issue.
Despite Drought Conditions, Officials say Water Supply Will be Enough
Nevada is predicted to keep getting drier.
Proposed Geothermal Project May Threaten the Rare Dixie Valley Toad
The Dixie Valley Toad lives in one location in the entire world – a small spring-fed wetland near Fallon, Nevada. Ormat Technologies Inc., has proposed a geothermal project in that exact location, threatening to make the toad extinct.
Pinyon-Juniper Removal Reduces Fire Risk But Could Harm Forest Ecosystems
Some Nevada tribes and environmentalists are concerned that clearing these woodlands may harm ecosystems that we haven’t fully studied yet.
