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.
Black Widow Vs. Alligator Lizard: Who Wins?
Researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno found a lizard species that is not affected by the black widow spider’s deadly toxin. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
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.
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.
$112 million retrofit of Storey County fuel plant underway to produce plant-based diesel
A renewable energy company is retrofitting a facility in Storey County that will turn non-edible crops into diesel fuel.
Wetland Habitat in America’s Driest State
Wetlands come in many shapes and forms, and are found in the most unexpected of places — even here in Nevada!
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.
Mapping Reno’s Unhoused Population
Kingkini Sengupta and Trevor Macaluso explain how data visualization helps nonprofit organizations serve Reno’s vulnerable.
Ranchers Collaborate With Government To Protect Critical Sage Grouse Habitat
An unlikely partnership between livestock ranchers and a government conservation agency keeps rangeland grouse-friendly — and out of the hands of developers.