UNR Adapts to a Smokier Future
What UNR Facilities Services are doing to protect indoor air quality during wildfire season. By Robert Rincon.
Geothermal Energy Production in Nevada: A Recipe
A day in the field with UNR geology students and professors provides insight into why the state is the second in geothermal production in the US. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
Plastic Recycling Works, But We Must Do It Better
A deep-dive into how our plastic recycling system actually works — and what the current challenges are. By Cara Hollis.
From the Landfill to the Sky: Local Bioenergy Company Converts Trash to Jet Fuel
Aviation accounts for over two percent of global carbon emissions. Are the ingredients for sustainable jet fuel as close as the Lockwood Landfill? By Guadalupe Alvarez.
Pay It Forward Project and Clean Up The Lake Bring Litter Education to Tahoe’s Students
Two local non-profits are working to keep Tahoe’s environment litter-free through a new youth education program. By Cara Hollis.
Local Slediquette Effort Minimizes Plastic in the Sierra
Plastic sleds are a staple of winter fun for many, but they come with a hidden cost to the environment. A recent effort by Take Care Tahoe promotes “slediquette.” By Ariel Smith.
Talks on the future of geothermal energy in Nevada at the Energy Solutions Forum
Jack Norbeck from Fervo Energy spoke about geothermal projects in Northern Nevada at UNR in April. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
From Wastewater to Drinkable Water: a New Water Banking Project for Northern Nevada
OneWater Nevada’s new regional facility will provide advanced purified water to the Truckee Meadows region as early as 2029. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
The 10-Year Battle That Will Shape the Future of Tahoe’s Olympic Valley
Do water slides, roller coasters, and artificial rivers have a place in Olympic Valley’s future? Two Tahoe nonprofits and thousands of local citizens weigh in on a proposed development. By Hannah Truby.
Protecting the Protectors of the Ecosystem
A new bill seeks to give the Nevada Department of Wildlife the ability to protect insects. By Sophia Holm.
