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December 13, 20190854

State of the Colorado River: Our Report on the 2019 CRWUA Conference

“What a difference a year makes.” That’s how U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman greeted attendees at the Colorado River Water Users

November 17, 20190175

Greta Thunberg Address UN On Climate Change

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October 30, 20190564

“Growth Begets Growth”, Revisited

“‘Growth begets growth’ may feel good on paper or in a soundbite, but it’s not smart policy or a sound, realistic strategy to prepare for the future.

October 22, 20190378

Going Nuclear: An Update on Nevada’s Fight to Keep Radioactive Waste Out of the State

For over 60 years, Nevada has been dealing with the fallout over the nation’s love-hate relationship with nuclear technology. From the bad old days of

July 18, 20190340

Going Nuclear: What’s Going on at the Nevada National Security Site, Why Is Yucca Mountain Still Up for Debate, and Why Does Any of This Matter?

Did you feel it? I didn’t, as I was out of town when it happened. But for everyone who was in Southern Nevada during the Fourth of July weekend, they

May 27, 20190335

On the Water Front: Final Update on the Final Week of the 80th Legislative Session

As the 80th Session of the Nevada Legislature nears its close, we might as well begin reflecting on what happened and why it came about. And hey, spea

April 22, 20190315

On the Water Front: Why the Wolf Creek Lawsuit Matters, and How This Suit Reaches Far Beyond Mesquite

Earlier today, my colleague Mike McGreer thoroughly reviewed the documents filed by Wolf Creek Golf Club’s attorneys last week. Since there’s a whole

April 16, 20190378

Nevada Legislature Advances Multiple Environmental Bills, Including AB 163 Water Conservation Bill

Today, the Legislature advanced several key environmental bills. Moments ago, the Assembly passed AB 163 to strengthen water conservation standards wh

April 10, 20190173

After Weeks of Discontent, Consensus Emerges As AB 30 Passes Its First Legislative Committee

Remember all the fire and fury when the Nevada Legislature first heard AB 30 and AB 51, the two water bills pertaining to the pipeline proposal long s

March 22, 20190368

“It Takes Courage”: Kirsten Gillibrand Calls for “Bravery” and Big Ideas While Campaigning in Las Vegas

At an intimate gathering in Downtown Las Vegas last night, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) introduced herself to Nevada voters. As The St