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.
Could a “Turkey-Syria”-Sized Earthquake Happen in Nevada?
Why the Turkey-Syria earthquake of 2023 was so damaging, and what Nevadans should know about our own earthquake risk. By Robert Rincon.
Cactus Pear: A Fruitful Alternative Crop for Bioenergy Production
Could this prickly desert species be the answer to our sustainable energy needs? By Lupe Alvarez.
How is Climate Change Impacting the UNR Science Community?
The Hitchcock Project’s Science Reporting class asked UNR scientists and science students how climate change is impacting their work. Here’s what they learned.
An Optimistic View of Climate Solutions Based on an Energy Transition
The first speaker of UNR’s Energy Solutions Forum, Chris Field, gave an introduction to climate change-related problems and possible solutions. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
Visualizing Science Through Poetry: An Interview With Jessy Randall
How can poetry help us understand science (or scientists) in ways that other genres might not? An interview with poet Jessy Randall. By Dina Wood.
Fire Weather Extremes Make Prescribed Burns Riskier, But More Essential Than Ever
For Nevada land managers — including many with ties to local tribes — climate change is making it more difficult to put “good” fire on the ground. By Shelby Herbert and Molly Peterson.
Nevada Botanist is Creating State’s First Complete Plant List
Jerry Tiehm from the University of Nevada, Reno, has been on a 49-year quest to collect and document every plant species in Nevada. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
