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.
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.
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.
Carbon Farming: The Future of the Wild West’s Rangelands
With the right management, Nevada’s ranches and meadows are proving to be ideal candidates for carbon capture. By Hannah Truby.
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.
Seven Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Brands to Support
Environmental issues come in overwhelming sizes but can be solved with smaller, individual solutions. In this animated short, Zoe Malen provides 7 sustainable and environmental alternatives to solve the environmental crisis and stop damaging consumer habits.
What Would Happen if the Yellowstone Supervolcano Were to Erupt?
Could Earth’s next massive volcanic eruption happen closer to home than you might think? In this animated short, Madison Lloyd explores how Yellowstone’s calderas form — as well as the potential impacts of such an eruption to life as we know it.
