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November 17, 2019034

Greta Thunberg Address UN On Climate Change

https://youtu.be/VFkQSGyeCWg

October 30, 20190253

“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, 20190154

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, 2019081

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, 20190109

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, 20190112

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, 2019087

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, 2019054

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, 2019095

“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

March 21, 20190115

“At Least We’re Here Talking”: Rep. Susie Lee Holds First Town Hall, Hears from Constituents on a Wide Range of Issues

Last night, Rep. Susie Lee (D-Las Vegas) held her first Congressional town hall at Silverado High School near Henderson. During a roughly 90 minute ex