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.
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.
From the Landfill to the Sky: Local Bioenergy Company Converts Trash to Jet Fuel
Aviation accounts for over two percent of global carbon emissions. Are the ingredients for sustainable jet fuel as close as the Lockwood Landfill? By Guadalupe Alvarez.
Local Slediquette Effort Minimizes Plastic in the Sierra
Plastic sleds are a staple of winter fun for many, but they come with a hidden cost to the environment. A recent effort by Take Care Tahoe promotes “slediquette.” By Ariel Smith.
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.
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.
$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.