Q&A: Communicating Science During Tense Times
Ran Duan opens up to Hitchcock Project about risk, perception, and effective science communication tools. By Hannah Truby.
The chickadee in the snowbank: A ‘canary in the coal mine’ for climate change in the Sierra Nevada mountains
What can we learn about climate change from some of the Sierra Nevada’s tiniest avian residents? By Benjamin Sonnenberg.
Environmental group says Tahoe forests are too crowded and need to be thinned
Historically, Tahoe’s forests averaged 25 trees per acre; today, we see closer to 300. Is forest thinning the answer? By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
Nevada Town is Epicenter of Tarantula Migration
Between September and early November, North American tarantulas often outnumber the 100 residents of Gabbs, Nevada. By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
City of Reno receives $500,000 federal grant for tree planting initiative
The City of Reno has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Forest Service to plant 132 trees near the Reno-Tahoe International Airport by 2027. By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
Recreating in the Extreme Heat
Nevada saw scorching temperatures during July, a month that set heat records worldwide. But the heat hasn’t stopped people from enjoying the outdoors. By Sophia Holm/KUNR and Elizabeth Miller/Climate Central.
Volunteers Collect 4.3 Tons of Trash at Annual Lake Tahoe Beach Cleanup
On July 5, 402 volunteers attended beach cleanups around Lake Tahoe to pick up 4.3 tons of trash from Fourth of July celebrations. By Sophia Holm/KUNR.
New Destination Stewardship Plan Aims to Protect Lake Tahoe
Several organizations in the Lake Tahoe area have developed a destination stewardship plan to protect the lake from the negative impacts of tourism, just in time for the 4th of July weekend. By Sophia Holm/KUNR.
Biden-Harris Admin spends $3 million on projects protecting Lake Tahoe Basin
The Biden-Harris Administration announced on June 20 it would spend over $3 million to fund projects that protect the Lake Tahoe Basin. By Sophia Holm/KUNR.
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.