Andrew Revkin on Best Practices for Climate Communication
From the Hitchcock Project and “Discover Science” podcast, an interview about climate communication with science journalist Andrew Revkin and UNR professors Sudeep Chandra and Zeb Hogan. By Shelby Herbert.
2022 Elections: Candidate Surveys on the Environment
Earlier this year, KUNR Public Radio launched a survey asking community members to share topics or issues they would like to hear about from candidates running in Nevada’s 2022 elections.
Enforced Obsolescence In Fashion Helps Make The Environment Obsolete
“Fast fashion” is the industry of manufacturing cheap clothing inspired by fleeting trends, which is rapidly distributed to stores and intended to be sold in a matter of days. In this animated short, Kayla Crowley tears these threads to threads, explaining the environmental harm brought about by fast fashion, as well as how to avoid supporting it.
Dr. Charles Goldman Honored at Tahoe Summit, Addresses Threats to the Lake
A group of leaders and stakeholders convened at the Lake Tahoe Summit on Tuesday to discuss ways to protect the basin. At the event, a renowned local scientist was honored for his work to maintain the health of the lake.
Bureau of Land Management Begins What Could Become Largest Gather of Wild Horses In Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management plans to capture at least 22,000 wild horses and burros — nearly doubling the number they captured in 2021.
Changing The Climate
This podcast explores the everyday issues of climate change. Each episode features a conversation with an expert on the topic. Season one is all about wildfires!
A Decade of California Wildfires
Acres burned in California wildfires have shown an increasing trend over the past decade. 2020 had double the acres burned of any previous year over the past decade. 2021 is already over halfway to equaling 2020’s numbers, and it’s only mid-September.
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.
Despite Drought Conditions, Officials say Water Supply Will be Enough
Nevada is predicted to keep getting drier.
